School of Education
We are changing the face of education in Australia and abroad. As an industry leader, we are building a quality profession for all.
Our programs provide future teachers with evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for all learners and their communities.
Top 150 globally
We're ranked in the world's top 150 for education.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Education
#1 in Australia for student satisfaction
Australia’s most-trusted comparison website rated La Trobe as the best in Australia for student and graduate satisfaction.
Canstar Blue, 2023, Best-Rated Universities in Australia (2023)
High employability
90% of our domestic teacher education undergraduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Teacher Education (Undergraduate)
The SOLAR Lab
The Science of Language and Reading Lab is helping schools improve how they teach children to read.
Study with us
Events
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Shape the Future: Explore the Nexus Postgraduate Program
Wednesday 29 July 06:00pm
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
News
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Justice-oriented teachers
New research sheds light on the experiences and beliefs that career changers bring to teacher education.
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Women and leadership roles in education
A new study has examined the barriers preventing women from pursuing leadership roles in secondary schools.
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Celebrating high-achieving students
The School of Education recently recognised outstanding students at the annual student prizes ceremony.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more