Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Early Childhood Education, University of Auckland
- Level 7 (Graduate Diploma) on NZQF
- 150 credits
- 1-year full time study
Intakes in January
Indicative Tuition Fees – NZD $29,641 (10x 15 pt compulsory courses either NZD3866 or NZD2577 each and 2x 0 pt compulsory courses)**
Applicant must have:
Undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in any discipline with GPE 2.4
Must pass satisfactory police and safety checks + interview and referees’ report
English Language Requirements – IELTS Academic 7.0 overall – no band less than 7.0 - Applicants can bring their partners who are eligible for an open work visa during study
- Partner can support dependent children who can study fee free as domestic students
- Upon successful completion of the course, applicants are eligible for a 1 year ‘open’ work visa
- Pathways to residency in NZ for applicant and immediate family – either:
under Tier 2 of the Green List Work to Residence for a REGISTERED ECE Teacher (see below) or
under Tier 1 of the Green List Straight to Residence for a PLAY THERAPIST if specific requirements are met (see below) or
6-point SMC following 3 years of skilled work experience in NZ.
Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education, Toi Ohomai, Tauranga
- Level 7 (Degree) on NZQF
- 360 credits
- Must be 17 years or older
- Must have evidence of academic ability (success at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) and ability to succeed (via testimonials)
- Must pass a literacy and numeracy test
- English Language Requirements – IETLS 7.0 (Academic) or higher for each component/band
- 3-year full time course
- Indicative Fees – $25,000 per year
- Applicants would need $20,000 per annum for every year of study for their maintenance
- Can bring your partner – Partner eligible for an open work visa during course of study
- Your partner can support dependent children for student visas if school age (at domestic fees)
- Intakes in February only
- Eligible for a 3-year Open Post Study Work Visa
- Pathway to residency:
Early Childhood Teacher – registered is on Tier 2 of the Green List and provides a Work to Residency Pathway for you and your immediate family once you have secured a suitable job offer as an Early Childhood Teacher here in NZ. You will also need registration with; and a provisional practicing certificate from; the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education, Toi Ohomai, Rotorua or Tauranga
- Level 9 (Masters) on NZQF
- 180 credits
- -Requires at least a prior bachelor’s degree at Level 7 on the NZQF with at least a B grade average in final year of study
- English Language Requirements – IETLS 7.0 (Academic) or higher for each component/band
- Must pass Police Vetting check
- Must pass a literacy and numeracy test
- 18 months full time course – including 14 weeks of placement in early childhood centres
- Indicative Tuition Fees – $38,750 for the full 1.5 years
- Applicants would need $20,000 per annum for every year of study for their maintenance
- Can bring your partner – Partner eligible for an open work visa during course of study
- Your partner can support dependent children for student visas if school age (at domestic fees)
- Eligible for a 3-year Open Post Study Work Visa
- Intakes in February and July.
- Pathway to residency: Early Childhood Teacher – registered is on Tier 2 of the Green List and provides a Work to Residency Pathway for you and your immediate family once you have secured a suitable job offer as an Early Childhood Teacher here in NZ. You will also need registration with; and a provisional practicing certificate from; the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.