Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent international qualification) that meets the content requirements for their intended teaching area(s).

English Language Proficiency
Strong English skills are essential for success in our courses, enabling you to engage fully in lectures, tutorials, assignments and professional experience placements.

• If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of
  proficiency.
• Acceptable evidence includes an IELTS Academic result (or equivalent) of:
  o Overall: 7.5
  o Minimum: 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Writing, 8.0 Listening, 8.0 Speaking

Non-Academic Attributes
Personal Statement (NAAT Submission)
Applicants must submit a 150-word statement for each of the following:
1. Motivation & Suitability for Teaching – Why do you want to become a teacher? What skills and experiences have prepared you for this role?
2. Personal Learning & Leadership – Describe how you demonstrate conscientiousness and resilience when facing challenges.
3. Planning & Organisation Skills – Provide examples of how you plan and coordinate tasks in your personal or academic life.
4. Personal Values & Attributes – Share your key personal values, attributes, and abilities, and explain how they would be useful in a school setting.
Submit to: education@ccs.edu.au

Pre-Admission Interview
Eligible applicants must complete an interview (in-person or Zoom) with the Dean of Education (or delegate).

Selection Process
Admission is based on:
1. Academic achievement
2. NAAT submission
3. Interview performance

Advanced Standing (Credit Recognition)
If you have prior study, you may be eligible for credit. Contact the Admissions Team for details.

• 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Generally, 9 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes lectures, readings and assignments

The Secondary Teaching program requires successful completion of: