28/08/2026
🚨 AITSL SKILLS ASSESSMENT FEES ARE CHANGING — TEACHERS, TAKE NOTE! 🇦🇺🎓
Planning to use an Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) skills assessment for your Australian skilled migration pathway? There’s an upcoming change you’ll want to be aware of.
From 7 September 2026, AITSL will introduce updated fees for several skilled migration assessment services.
💰 NEW AITSL FEES
📄 Skills Assessment Application
AUD 1,154 → AUD 1,198
⚖️ Appeal of Assessment Outcome
AUD 904 → AUD 938
💼 Skilled Employment Statement (SES)
AUD 255 → AUD 265
📅 Important deadline:
Applications submitted through the AITSL Applicant Portal on or before 6 September 2026 will be charged at the current rates.
Applications submitted from 7 September 2026 will be subject to the new fees.
💡 Planning to migrate to Australia as a teacher? Don't just focus on the assessment fee. Make sure your qualifications, employment evidence and other required documents are properly prepared before lodging your assessment.
A well-prepared skills assessment can be an important step toward your broader skilled migration strategy.
📩 Need help with your skilled migration pathway? Book a consultation with our Registered Migration Agent for personalised guidance. Link in bio 🔗