Academic:

Applicants for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) must hold a Level 7 degree with a B+ average (75%) or higher.

Special consideration is given to applicants with strong academic performance and relevant work experience.

Note: Detailed academic entry criteria is determined by our admissions team.

 

English language competency:

Pearson Academic 65 with no skill area lower than 65, or IELTS Academic 7.0 with no skill area lower than 7.0 or equivalent approved by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and NZQA. Different band scores from multiple tests can be combined for both tests, conditions apply.

teachingcouncil.nz | nzqa.govt.nz.

 

Other:

You are subject to satisfactory police checks, professional referee reports and a visual interview. The required documents are listed on the conditional offer letter issued by the admissions team.

All applicants must:

• Hold a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree (360 credits), or higher qualification with an average grade deemed acceptable to the Academic Board*
  OR completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from NZTC with a grade point average of merit or higher
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student
• Applicants may be required to succeed in a personal interview

*Applicants who have gained their qualification outside of New Zealand will have their qualification assessed by NZTC but may need to provide an NZQA International Qualifications Assessment confirming the level and credit value of the bachelor’s degree.

Please note:

• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 8 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. Please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz for more information.

All applicants must:

• Hold a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree (360 credits), or higher qualification*
  OR completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from NZTC
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

*Applicants who have gained their qualification outside of New Zealand will have their qualification assessed by NZTC but may need to provide an NZQA International Qualifications Assessment confirming the level and credit value of the bachelor’s degree.

Please note:

• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College.

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 8 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. Please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz for more information.

All applicants must:

• Hold a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree (360 credits), or higher qualification*
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

*Applicants who have gained their qualification outside of New Zealand will have their qualification assessed by NZTC but may need to provide an NZQA International Qualifications Assessment confirming the level and credit value of the bachelor’s degree.

Please note:

• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College.

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 8 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. Please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz for more information.

All applicants must:

• Hold a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree (360 credits), or higher qualification*
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

*Applicants who have gained their qualification outside of New Zealand will have their qualification assessed by NZTC but may need to provide an NZQA International Qualifications Assessment confirming the level and credit value of the bachelor’s degree.

Please note:

• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 8 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. Please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz for more information.

All applicants must:

• Hold a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree (360 credits)*, a Level 8 Bachelor’s degree with Honours (480 credits)*, a Level 9 Master’s degree (240)*, or a Level 7 New Zealand Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
• Demonstrate your ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Good Character and Fit to be Teacher Policy (2007) criteria
• Provide written referee report(s)
• Satisfy New Zealand Police clearance conditions
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

*Applicants who have gained their qualification outside of New Zealand have to provide an NZQA International Qualifications Assessment confirming the level and credit value of the bachelor’s degree.

Please note:

• There is no special admission provision for this qualification
• Credits for prior formal learning are not awarded towards this qualification

Language Entry Criteria:

All students are required by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand to provide evidence of their English language competency. Details of these requirements can be found HERE

Applicants not able to provide evidence of their English language competency may request an exemption from the Teaching Council. Please contact us for further information.

International students are also required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a Level 7 qualification.

Note: International students must still meet language entry criteria as defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 even if a Teaching Council exemption is approved.

 

All applicants must:

• Have University Entrance via either NCEA or CIE
  or achieved an equivalent overseas high school diploma
• Demonstrate their ability to meet the expectations of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, based on the Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession (2017), through a personal visual interview
• Meet the literacy and numeracy requirement
• Provide written referee reports
• Satisfy New Zealand Police clearance conditions
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

Please note:

• Any student who will reach the age of 20 by the commencement of the program and who does not meet the requirement for admission to the program may be granted special admission. Applicants may need to demonstrate academic ability to study at the level required to complete the program successfully
• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:

All students are required by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand to provide evidence of their English language competency. Details of these requirements can be found HERE

Applicants not able to provide evidence of their English language competency may request an exemption from the Teaching Council. Please contact us for further information.

International students are also required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a Level 7 qualification.

Note: International students must still meet language entry criteria as defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 even if a Teaching Council exemption is approved.

 

All applicants must:

• Have University Entrance via either NCEA or CIE
  or achieved an equivalent overseas high school diploma
  or completed a recognised qualification of at least 120 credits at level 3 or above
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student

Please note:

• Any student who reaches the age of 20 by the commencement of the program and who does not meet the requirement for admission to the program may be granted special admission. Applicants may need to demonstrate academic ability to study at the level required to complete the program successfully
• Other special admission categories may be applied for and granted at the discretion of the College
• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 7 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. Please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz for more information.

Domestic and International Applicants studying outside New Zealand:

• Must have turned 16 years of age prior to starting the program

International Applicants Studying in New Zealand

• Must have turned 18 years of age prior to starting the program
• Demonstrate their ability to meet the expectations of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, based on the Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession (2017), through a personal visual interview
• Provide written referee reports
• Satisfy New Zealand Police clearance conditions

All applicants must:

• Have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) or equivalent
• Demonstrate your ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Good Character and Fit to be Teacher Policy (2007) criteria
• Provide written referee report(s)
• Satisfy New Zealand Police Clearance conditions
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student
• Applicants may be required to succeed in a personal interview

Please note:

• Other special admission categories may be applied for and granted at the discretion of the College
• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 6 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. More information on language entry criteria can be found in Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further queries, please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz.

Domestic and International Applicants studying outside New Zealand:

• Must have turned 16 years of age prior to starting the program

International Applicants Studying in New Zealand

• Must have turned 18 years of age prior to starting the program

All applicants must:

• Have achieved a minimum of 48 NCEA credits at level 2 or higher, with the literacy credits required for University Entrance;
  or hold a recognised qualification of at least 120 credits at level 3 or above;
  or have relevant experience deemed to be sufficient for entry into the program
• Demonstrate your ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Good Character and Fit to be Teacher Policy (2007) criteria
• Provide written referee report(s)
• Satisfy New Zealand Police Clearance conditions
• Declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student
• Applicants may be required to succeed in a personal interview

Please note:

• Any student who reaches the age of 20 by the commencement of the program and who does not meet the requirement for admission to the program may be granted special admission. Applicants may need to demonstrate academic ability to study at the level required to complete the program successfully
• Other special admission categories may be applied for and granted at the discretion of the College
• Credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College

Language Entry Criteria:
International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 5 qualification.

Domestic students with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency. More information on language entry criteria can be found in Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further queries, please email admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz.

Domestic and International Applicants studying outside New Zealand:

• Must have turned 16 years of age prior to starting the program

International Applicants Studying in New Zealand:

• Must have turned 18 years of age prior to starting the program