Teacher Professional Training
Teacher Visit Program
Duration: 1–2 weeks | Format: On-site (Australia) | For: Overseas educators
Shafston’s Teacher Visit Program gives overseas educators first-hand exposure to Australian classroom culture, teaching methodologies, and student support systems.
What you’ll experience:
- School tours of Australian institutions
- Professional workshops with Shafston educators
- Cross-cultural exchange and discussion sessions
- Observation of curriculum design and teaching practices
- Practical ideas to bring back to your home institution
Customised Online
Cambridge Teacher Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: Online | For: Cambridge English teachers
A flexible online training program designed for educators seeking to deepen their expertise in teaching and assessing Cambridge English at KET (A2 Key) and PET (B1 Preliminary) levels.
What you’ll learn:
- Lesson planning and exam-focused teaching techniques
- Classroom management and assessment design
- CEFR standards and learner motivation strategies
- Differentiated instruction for diverse student needs
- Engaging, effective English lessons aligned with Cambridge frameworks
English Teacher Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: ESL/EFL teachers
A comprehensive training program for educators teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or Foreign Language (EFL), tailored to diverse linguistic and cultural classroom contexts.
What you’ll gain:
- Modern teaching methods and classroom strategies
- Foundations in linguistics and phonetics
- Skills in lesson design, materials selection, and assessment
- Tools for monitoring and supporting student progress
- A pathway toward formal English language teaching qualifications
Generic Vocational Education Skills Training
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: VET educators & managers
A practical training and assessment program for vocational educators, middle managers, and senior managers seeking to strengthen their capability in curriculum design, training delivery, and assessment.
What you’ll cover:
- Teaching methodologies and curriculum design
- Assessment strategies and quality assurance
- Course management and training plan development
- Australian VET regulations and compliance standards
- Effective knowledge transfer across vocational domains
Vocational Teacher Training
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Overseas vocational teachers
Drawing on Shafston’s experience delivering vocational courses across Business, IT, Hospitality, Health Care, Childcare, and Education, this program helps overseas teachers understand and apply Australian VET methodologies.
What you’ll explore:
- Australian vocational training frameworks and logic
- Industry-aligned course design across diverse fields
- University pathway program structures
- Apprenticeship and work-integrated learning models
- Strategies to enrich teaching diversity in your home institution
Training for Teaching and Student
Support Positions
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Teachers & support staff
A program for educators and student support staff focused on building inclusive teaching practices that meet the needs of students with intellectual, physical, or behavioural challenges.
What you’ll develop:
- Pedagogical approaches for diverse and vulnerable student groups
- Practical strategies for inclusive classroom support
- Frameworks rooted in Australian best practice
- Skills for personalised student service and welfare
- Cross-cultural perspectives on student support philosophy
Leadership and Management
Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Corporate & institutional leaders
A high-quality, customised leadership program designed for corporate and institutional managers to develop the mindset and practical skills of effective leaders.
What you’ll develop:
- Essential leadership styles for different contexts
- Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Change management and situational leadership techniques
- Confidence and clarity through practical application and coaching
- Expanded professional networks for career advancement
Australian teacher visit program – Sample itinerary
| Session / Weekday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Session | Teacher Visit Training Session | Visit to an Australian High School | Visit to an Australian High School | Teacher Visit Training Session | Teacher Visit Training Session | Outdoor Teaching Training Session |
| Afternoon Session | Teacher Visit Training Session | Teacher Visit Training Session | Teacher Visit Training Session | Visit to an Australian University | Visit to an Australian University |
Teacher Visit Program
Duration: 1–2 weeks | Format: On-site (Australia) | For: Overseas educators
Shafston’s Teacher Visit Program gives overseas educators first-hand exposure to Australian classroom culture, teaching methodologies, and student support systems.
What you’ll experience:
- School tours of Australian institutions
- Professional workshops with Shafston educators
- Cross-cultural exchange and discussion sessions
- Observation of curriculum design and teaching practices
- Practical ideas to bring back to your home institution
Customised Online
Cambridge Teacher Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: Online | For: Cambridge English teachers
A flexible online training program designed for educators seeking to deepen their expertise in teaching and assessing Cambridge English at KET (A2 Key) and PET (B1 Preliminary) levels.
What you’ll learn:
- Lesson planning and exam-focused teaching techniques
- Classroom management and assessment design
- CEFR standards and learner motivation strategies
- Differentiated instruction for diverse student needs
- Engaging, effective English lessons aligned with Cambridge frameworks
English Teacher Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: ESL/EFL teachers
A comprehensive training program for educators teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or Foreign Language (EFL), tailored to diverse linguistic and cultural classroom contexts.
What you’ll gain:
- Modern teaching methods and classroom strategies
- Foundations in linguistics and phonetics
- Skills in lesson design, materials selection, and assessment
- Tools for monitoring and supporting student progress
- A pathway toward formal English language teaching qualifications
Generic Vocational Education Skills Training
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: VET educators & managers
A practical training and assessment program for vocational educators, middle managers, and senior managers seeking to strengthen their capability in curriculum design, training delivery, and assessment.
What you’ll cover:
- Teaching methodologies and curriculum design
- Assessment strategies and quality assurance
- Course management and training plan development
- Australian VET regulations and compliance standards
- Effective knowledge transfer across vocational domains
Vocational Teacher Training
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Overseas vocational teachers
Drawing on Shafston’s experience delivering vocational courses across Business, IT, Hospitality, Health Care, Childcare, and Education, this program helps overseas teachers understand and apply Australian VET methodologies.
What you’ll explore:
- Australian vocational training frameworks and logic
- Industry-aligned course design across diverse fields
- University pathway program structures
- Apprenticeship and work-integrated learning models
- Strategies to enrich teaching diversity in your home institution
Training for Teaching and Student
Support Positions
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Teachers & support staff
A program for educators and student support staff focused on building inclusive teaching practices that meet the needs of students with intellectual, physical, or behavioural challenges.
What you’ll develop:
- Pedagogical approaches for diverse and vulnerable student groups
- Practical strategies for inclusive classroom support
- Frameworks rooted in Australian best practice
- Skills for personalised student service and welfare
- Cross-cultural perspectives on student support philosophy
Leadership and Management
Training Program
Duration: Customised | Format: On-site or online | For: Corporate & institutional leaders
A high-quality, customised leadership program designed for corporate and institutional managers to develop the mindset and practical skills of effective leaders.
What you’ll develop:
- Essential leadership styles for different contexts
- Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Change management and situational leadership techniques
- Confidence and clarity through practical application and coaching
- Expanded professional networks for career advancement
Australian teacher visit program – Sample itinerary
| Day | Morning Session |
|---|---|
| Mon | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Tue | Visit to an Australian High School |
| Wed | Visit to an Australian High School |
| Thu | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Fri | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Sat | Outdoor Teaching Training Session |
| Day | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|
| Mon | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Tue | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Wed | Teacher Visit Training Session |
| Thu | Visit to an Australian University |
| Fri | Visit to an Australian University |
| Sat | Outdoor Teaching Training Session |
