Admission and Entrance
On this page:
- University and Programme Entry to Teacher Education Qualifications
- Enrolling Online
- Additional Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications
- How To Find Out More
University and Programme Entry to Teacher Education Qualifications
Applicants to undergraduate qualifications must satisfy the requirements of entry to Victoria in 2012. For information about admission requirements please see Admission to Victoria University 2012.
You will also need to:
- fulfil qualification-specific requirements
- apply by the due date.
Enrolling Online
All applicants must complete an online application. The online enrolment system will guide you through the enrolment process. It is important that you follow the steps and fully complete the form, including the additional information forms. You should also remember to forward all the requested documentation at the time of your application.
If you are applying for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE, Primary or Secondary) you will also be asked to supply verified copies of the following additional information:
- Proof of New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency eg. birth certificate or passport
- Official Academic Transcript showing the courses that you have completed and grades received in your undergraduate degree, if it was not awarded by Victoria University
- Proof of degree completion
- Degrees from overseas may need to be assessed by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for New Zealand equivalence. Contact the Student Administration Office for further details
- If English is not your first language, you will need to supply the results from a recent IELTS examination. You must achieve an overall mark of at least seven in all categories of the test for academic work.
Additional Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications
All applicants are assessed by the Faculty of Education for suitability to the teaching profession. This involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees, making declarations about any criminal convictions or health and disability issues and successfully taking part in an assessment exercise.
Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation can help you if you have any questions about university entrance to your chosen programme of study.
Referees
You need to supply the names and contact details of two referees. They should be people who know you well but are not a family member, partner or friend. If possible, one of your referees should be a recent employer or teacher. They will be contacted by phone or email.
Personal declarations
Health and disability: in order to identify anything that may place children in your care at risk or inhibit your performance as a student teacher, you need to declare any medical, psychological or learning difficulty, or disability that could limit your participation in a teacher education
programme.
Criminal convictions: if you have been convicted of any offence against the law you must give details of the offence at the time of your application.
These personal declarations are part of the application process. Your enrolment may be reviewed if it is found that false declarations have been made.
Assessment exercise
Before you are accepted into any teacher education programme, you are required to attend and successfully take part in an assessment exercise. The assessment exercise includes thinking about the qualities needed to be a good teacher and a follow-up discussion with a group of other applicants. The assessment evaluates your skills in listening, oral communication and working with others and is useful for determining your suitability for teaching. The New Zealand Teachers Council also requires that your literacy and numeracy skills are tested before you begin your programme.
When you attend the assessment exercise you will be asked to complete a form giving the University permission to seek a police check. This is required for all students who will spend time in schools or centres as part of their study.
If you are applying for the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (either ECE, Primary or Secondary) you must be able to attend an assessment exercise before 16 December 2011. Most assessments will take place in Wellington, but there may be an opportunity to be assessed in Auckland, Hamilton or Christchurch.
English Language Competency
Courses at Victoria are normally taught in English and essays and reports are the main kind of written work for assessment and exams.
Admission to teacher education programmes requires a minimum IELTS test score of 7.0 in each of the four categories assessed. If English is not your first language you should undertake an IELTS test and submit the test results with your application. For more information, contact the English Language Institute at Victoria University.
Qualification Assessment
If you have a degree qualification from an overseas university, you may need to have it assessed and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for acceptance into a teacher education programme. For further information about assessment of overseas qualifications, visit www.nzqa.govt.nz
How To Find Out More
If you need information about programmes and entrance criteria:
Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation
Phone: 04-463 5374 or 0800 VICTORIA (0800 842 867) and select option 2
Email: course-advice@vuw.ac.nz
If you need information about enrolment or how your application is progressing:
Enrolment Office, Central Student Administration
Phone: 04-463 5250 or 0800 VICTORIA (0800 842 867) and select option 1
Email: enrolment-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz
If you need information about your assessment exercise:
Faculty Office
Faculty of Education
Phone: 04-463 9648 or 04-463 9570
Email: education@vuw.ac.nz
If you need information about Faculty of Education qualifications:
Student Administration Office
Faculty of Education
Phone: 04-463 9660
Email: education@vuw.ac.nz