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NOC 41220 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Secondary school teachers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
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Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, secondary school teachers are classified under NOC code 41220, which belongs to TEER Category 1. Professionals in this occupation prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational, or specialized subjects to students in public and private secondary schools. Their essential duties include developing course curricula, conducting classroom lectures, evaluating student progress, and preparing students for post-secondary education or vocational careers.
To legally practice as a secondary school teacher in Canada, strict employment requirements must be met. Candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in education, which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences. Additionally, provincial or territorial teacher certification or licensing is mandatory to teach in public schools across Canada. Because NOC 41220 is a high-skilled TEER 1 occupation, qualified foreign teachers may eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program managed by the Express Entry system, as well as specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Secondary school teachers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Secondary school teachers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Secondary school teachers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.