This teaching degree prepares you to work as a trained teacher in early childhood education. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to apply for your teacher registration. And our graduates are in demand Enthusiastic, motivated students often get job offers following their placements.During your study you'll learn the principles of the national early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki. You'll deepen your understanding of child development and cultural diversity.Bi-culturalism is embedded into the course. You'll enhance your knowledge of te ao Māori (Māori world view) and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge).As part of the course you spend time working at an early childhood centre – we find the placements for you With supervision from qualified teachers you'll develop your confidence in children’s learning.
Which department am I in?
School of Health, Education and Environment
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
NZ$26,520.00 (13,34,743)
per year
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Windermere Campus
70 Windermere Drive,
TAURANGA,
Bay of Plenty,
3112, Poike, New Zealand
Entry requirements
For international students
To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following requirements: Be 17 years old or older; If you are under 20 years old you must meet academic requirements for New Zealand University Entrance or equivalent, AND have four NCEA Level 2 (or higher) credits in both reading and writing; You must have evidence of academic ability (success at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) and ability to succeed. This may be demonstrated through personal references or testimonials of life and work experience; AND You are required to pass a literacy and numeracy test or provide other evidence demonstrating ability to NCEA Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.