Study towards NZ teacher registration with significantly reduced study fees
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is supporting students to study towards NZ teacher registration in early childhood centres across the country with significantly reduced fees on select undergraduate ECE programs.
Until Thursday 31 July 2025, eligible domestic students can receive a reduction of up to 70% on study fees for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) and the first year of the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).
The Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) are Initial Teacher Education programs, which give students the practical teaching experience that they need to be eligible for New Zealand teacher registration.
“The need for qualified kaiako in early childhood centres continues to grow and offering reduced fees on our ITE programs is one of the ways in which we support the growth of teacher education in the sector,” says NZTC’s Academic People and Partnerships Manager, Chelsea Bracefield.
In tough financial times access to higher education can often be further out of reach.
“We aim to increase accessibility to early childhood teacher education with these reduced fee opportunities. Relieving the financial barriers for kaiako to become registered teachers supports career progression, and leads to better outcomes for tamariki, whānau and ECE centres overall,” says Bracefield.
“We’re proud to offer globally-recognised qualifications while supporting an integral sector that nurtures and teaches our next generation.”
Fee reduction details:
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) – $1999 (1st year only)
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) – $2999
For more information:
NZTC Admissions Team
admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
(09) 520 4000
Reduced fees are available to domestic students only. Students must complete their application by Thursday 31 July 2025. Reduced fees only apply to the first year of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). Terms & Conditions apply.