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Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) - GDipTchg (Secondary)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) is a 10-month programme focused on The New Zealand Curriculum with 16 weeks based in the classroom. International students study this programme full time, over 10 months.

You will learn the principles and theories of teaching and learning to support learners of all backgrounds and abilities and to be an agent of change for young people’s education and wellbeing.

Successful graduates will be able to teach in secondary schools throughout New Zealand and elsewhere, and be eligible for provisional teacher certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

After you graduate

New Zealand is facing a shortage of secondary teachers, so employment prospects are good for all subjects. In particular, there is high demand for teachers in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Te Reo M?ori, and Technology.

This Graduate Diploma will allow you to apply for provisional teacher registration from the Teaching Council, as well as for a teaching position in schools throughout New Zealand and elsewhere.

Practical teaching experience

You will gain valuable experience on three teaching placements. This will develop your skills and enable you to see how theory and practice interlink in your development as a teacher.

There are limited teaching placements available for students studying online from outside the Wellington region. You may be required to travel for teaching placements. Your teaching subjects will also impact our ability to secure your teaching placements.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (10 months)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,050.00 (US$ 24,612) per year
NZ $41,050 for the full programme

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

10 January 2025

More details

Start date

17 February 2025

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn Campus,

Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Parade,

WELLINGTON,

Kelburn,

6012, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in two teaching subjects, police check, references and selection meeting.

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

IELTS: minimum overall score of 7.0 with no sub-score below 7.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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  • 91 percent employment within six months of graduating
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