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 students will be required to:

• In addition to Field Practice, students are required to undertake work experience (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the program
• Engage in online discussions.

International students are also required to attend compulsory tutorials throughout the program

All students will be required to complete 80 days of full-time Field Practice during the course of the Graduate Diploma in Teaching program.

Blended Learning
This mode of learning blends the flexibility of online learning with workplace learning and practical experience. All students have access to NZTC Online for learning including course materials, research and support materials, and assessment submission and return, while learning in their workplace.

2024 Fees NZD
Domestic students - $8,907
International students - $32,000

2025 Fees NZD
Domestic students - Was $9,440 NOW $2,999 for a limited time. 
Terms & Conditions: Domestic students only. Study must commence between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025.

International students - $36,000

 

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.

International students may also be required to pay the following fees:

• Homestay Placement $350
  This fee is non-refundable even if no homestay is taken by the student.

• 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 .

New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you may be eligible to apply for the following postgraduate programs. Entry criteria will apply.