AITSL Profile - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

Accreditation of Initial TeacherEducation Programs in AustraliaTeacher preparation is the basis of a successful education system that developssuccessful learners. Equally, it is the foundation of a rewarding career in education.Accordingly, it is essential that initial teacher education programs prepare new teachersto meet the Graduate career stage of the Teacher Standards. All Australian states andterritories have agreed to a rigorous approach to accrediting initial teacher educationprograms, so we can be assured that new teachers know what and how to teach and are‘classroom-ready.’ Using a common accreditation process, programs in higher educationinstitutions throughout Australia are now assessed on the quality of their courses andthe extent to which their graduates meet the requirements of the Australian Professional3Standards for Teachers.www.aitsl.edu.au/ite