Before you begin your teaching journey, there are a few key steps you need to complete, so we recommend applying early. Read about the process on our Info for applicants page .
This intensive one-year early childhood teaching programme is designed for people who already hold a degree and who bring strong commitment and passion for teaching and learning for young children.
Throughout this cohesively designed and well-structured programme, you will develop knowledge and understanding of high-quality learning and teaching. Through 9 on-campus taught courses, you will engage with in-depth study about relational and inclusive pedagogies and curriculum, responsive to children, families, and communities. This comprehensive programme also includes two practicum courses, where you will develop teaching practice through a mix of in-centre days and block week practicum placements in early childhood centres.
You will benefit from the research-based knowledge and extensive practical experience of staff across the School of Education and Social Practice within the Faculty of Arts and Education.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)
You must have completed a bachelors degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0
Entrance is subject to satisfactory police checks, safety checks, an interview and appropriate letters of reference. You will be required to sit literacy and numeracy tests.
You will also need to provide evidence of meeting the Teaching Council Matatū Aotearoa English Language requirements by IELTS or an approved alternative. Further information on approved alternatives can be found on the Teaching Council website .
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)
Entrance is subject to satisfactory police checks, safety checks, an interview and appropriate letters of reference. You will be required to sit literacy and numeracy tests. You will also need to provide evidence of meeting the Teaching Council Matatū Aotearoa English Language requirements by IELTS or an approved alternative. Further information on approved alternatives can be found on the Teaching Council website. teachingcouncil.nz/en