Welcome to NSW Education Standards

Empowering Teachers to Achieve Accreditation

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Welcome to the online accreditation system for all primary, secondary and early childhood teachers in NSW. It's where you can: update your personal information, log and track your PD, review and evaluate PD course offerings, submit accreditation reports, submit a leave of absence and monitor progress of your accreditation. Endorsed PD Providers can manage their courses and upload PD session participation. Visit the NESA website for more information about accreditation to teach and quality teaching in NSW.

​​Applying for accreditation for the first time
Visit the NESA website for information on conditional and provisional accreditation.

Finalising Proficient Teacher accreditation Teachers working towards Proficient Teacher can finalise their accreditation requirements in their NESA online account (eTAMS). Visit the NESA website for information on finalising your accreditation online.

Principals can view reports and make Proficient Teacher accreditation recommendations and attestations in their NESA online account.

Maintaining accreditation
All teachers can log and evaluate professional development in their NESA online account. Visit the NESA website for information on professional development requirements and maintaining accreditation.

Applying for higher level accreditation

Teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher or above can start new Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher applications in their online account. Current applicants can upload and annotate evidence, add referees and submit modules for assessment. Visit the NESA website for more information on applying.

Taking a break from teaching
 Apply for a leave of absence in eTAMS. Visit the NESA website for information on taking a leave of absence.

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About Accreditation

Our portal supports teachers in submitting their accreditation applications efficiently. Follow the guidelines and track your application progress with ease.

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Registering for first time?

Access your secure account to upload documents, fill out necessary details, and submit your accreditation application directly through our portal.

​​Need Help?
Check out the Help section for helpful instructions, guides and videos. For all accreditation enquiries please call 1300 739 338 or email contactus@nesa.nsw.edu.au