For Yvonne, Early Childhood Education is about connection, growth, and helping tamariki thrive. She shares her experience studying at NZTC and what drew her to a career that’s meaningful, hands-on, and full of heart.

If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference in your community, this could be the perfect path for you.

Chelsea is currently studying her Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). With NZTC's flexible online study, it has allowed her to gain hands on experience in an ECE centre.

Meet Emma! She is currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) with NZTC. We visited her in her centre to ask her some questions about her study with us.

Nidhi shares her pathway to becoming a registered early childhood teacher, balancing full-time work and study through NZTC Online.

Meet Awn San — an aspiring early childhood teacher whose journey from Myanmar to Aotearoa is filled with courage, kindness, and a deep respect for every child’s potential.

Happy New Year from NZTC!

When Jacinta (Cinta) Hirst welcomed her daughter into the world during the 2020 lockdown, she had no idea the experience would spark a life-changing passion for early childhood education.

Sensory play is often described as messy, playful, and child-led — but its impact on learning runs far deeper.

Music and movement together act as more than entertainment — they are powerful learning tools. Maddie Hendrie, lecturer at NZTC, argues that dance isn’t merely rhythmic motion paired with music, but a rich educational medium that supports children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional learning.