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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
10 January 2025
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Start date
17 February 2025
Kelburn Campus
Kelburn Campus,
Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Parade,
WELLINGTON,
Kelburn,
6012, New Zealand
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.
Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas.