Early Childhood Education Fees
Domestic Students
Postgraduate Qualifications Fees | Duration | 2026 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Fees (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) | 1.5 years | $13,572 | $14,378 |
Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) ** | 2 years | $15,566 to $16,056 | $16,721 to $17,016 |
Master of Early Childhood Education | 1.5 years | $13,572 | $14,382 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Education | 1 year | $9,048 | $9,588 |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 0.5 years | $4,524 | $4,794 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) | 1 year | $11,495 | $12,183 |
**The program fees for the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) are determined by which courses a student chooses within the qualification.
Undergraduate Qualifications Fees | Duration | 2026 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Fees (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Diploma in Teaching | 1.33 years | $10,005 | $10,602 |
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)* | 3 years | $7,472 | $7,918 |
Bachelor of Education* | 3 years | $7,528 | $7,976 |
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education | 1 year | $7,256 | $7,688 |
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education | 1 year | $7,256 | $7,688 |
* Fees per annum.
2026 fees apply up until the last intake of the year (Monday, 16th November, 2026).
2027 fees apply from 1st January 2027.
Please note: Fees are subject to change. These fees are approximate and based upon a full-time course load for each program of study. After you have applied and been accepted we will send you an invoice with the final cost of your tuition fees.
The following fees are also required:
Student Fee Insurance $50
Covers the insurance to protect student fees. The fee is based upon one stage of study.
Student ID card $30
One off payment at beginning of study. Students must submit a photo for a student card to be produced. Replacement cards for lost or stolen cards are $30.
Police Vetting Fee $25
One off payment at beginning of study.
NZQA Reporting Fee $10
Covers the cost of reporting qualification to NZQA.
If you are applying for Credit Recognition and Transfer (CRT):
CRT Assessment Fee $95
The fee is non-refundable even if no CRT credit is awarded.
Fees Free
End of Fees Free - Updated 25 Aug 2026
The Government has confirmed that Fees Free will end on 31 December 2026.
If you are completing your qualification in 2026
Your eligibility is not changing. The Tertiary Education Commission has confirmed that learners completing an eligible qualification or programme in 2026 can apply for their final-year Fees Free entitlement within 12 months of completion, up to 31 December 2027.
If your final year of study falls in 2027 or later
The Government has confirmed it will end Fees Free for the final year of tertiary study and final two years of work-based learning on 31 December 2026.
If you complete your qualification or programme after 31 December 2026, you will not be eligible for Fees Free.
If you are considering enrolling
Talk to our team about your options by emailing admissions@nztc.nz. Student loans and allowances through StudyLink, our payment options, scholarships, and student support services are unaffected by this change.
Official information
For Government information on Fees Free, visit ird.govt.nz/fees-free
StudyLink
If you are a full-time student and a New Zealand or Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, you may be eligible for a student loan or allowance through StudyLink to help with your compulsory fees, course related costs and living costs. The student allowance is a weekly payment for full-time students to help with day-to-day living costs. For more information see the StudyLink website www.studylink.govt.nz
Safeguarding tuition fees
In the unlikely event that New Zealand Tertiary College is unable to deliver the program you have enrolled in, New Zealand Tertiary College has protected your fees with Public Trust. Fees deposited are protected by the Public Trust. This arrangement has been accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Student Fee Protection Rules 2025. Should access to your fees be necessary, you may contact Public Trust on 0800 494 733 or email feeprotect@publictrust.co.nz.
Refund policy
NZTC's refund policy complies with the Education and Training Act 2020. See our Student Withdrawal and Refund policy (PDF 477KB).
International Students
Postgraduate Qualifications Fees | Duration | 2026 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Resource + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education)* | 52 weeks | $52,000 | $52,000 | $1,500 |
Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) ** | 2 years | $57,540 | $57,540 | $1,500 |
Master of Early Childhood Education | 1.5 years | $50,400 | $50,400 | $1,500 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Education | 1 year | $33,600 | $33,600 | $1,500 |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 0.5 years | $16,800 | $16,800 | $1,500 |
Postgraduate Diploma in | 1 year | - | $38,000 | $1,500 |
*The course duration stated in the offer letter is 78 weeks (1.5 years), which reflects NZQA approval. However, the actual completion time will depend on the scheduled teaching period for all subjects and practicums (52 weeks), the Christmas holiday duration (ranging from 6 to 19 weeks), and any additional time required by students to
complete all subjects or practicums.
**The program fees for the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) are determined by which courses a student chooses within the qualification.
Undergraduate Qualifications Fees | Duration | 2026 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Fees (NZD) | 2027 Resource + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Diploma in Teaching | 1.33 years | $38,000 | $38,000 | $1,500 |
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 3 years | $28,000 | $28,000/year | $1,500 (Y1) |
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) | 3 years | $28,000 | $28,000/year | $1,500 (Y1) |
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education | 1 year | $28,000 | $28,000 | $1,500 |
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education | 1 year | $28,000 | $28,000 | $1,500 |
*Enrolment fee is $500 for every programme. It is charged once, in Year 1, and is not repeated in later years of the same programme.
Please note: These fees are approximate and based upon a full-time course load for each program of study. After you have applied and been accepted we will send you an invoice with the final cost of your tuition fees.
If a student requests homestay accommodation, a placement fee is required:
Homestay Placement $350
This fee is non-refundable even if no homestay is taken by the student.
Medical and travel insurance is compulsory for international students. This can be purchased from NZTC:
Medical and Travel Insurance $861 (approx)/annum
Insurance purchased from NZTC meets the conditions for insurance stipulated in the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. All insurance submitted to NZTC will be evaluated to ensure it meets the conditions. If the insurance does not, no Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued. Please check HERE.
Safeguarding tuition fees
In the unlikely event that New Zealand Tertiary College is unable to deliver the program you have enrolled in, New Zealand Tertiary College has protected your fees with Public Trust. Fees deposited are protected by the Public Trust. This arrangement has been accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Student Fee Protection Rules 2025. Should access to your fees be necessary, you may contact Public Trust on 0800 494 733 or email feeprotect@publictrust.co.nz.
Refund policy
NZTC's refund policy complies with the Education and Training Act 2020. See our Student Withdrawal and Refund policy (PDF 477KB).