Admission to Teacher Education Programmes

On this page:

• Overview
• Referees, Assessments and Declarations
• Admission to Teaching Diplomas
• How To Find Out More

Overview

Admission to teacher education programmes involves:

• Meeting set academic criteria - as listed on the main admission page for conjoint teaching degrees, or as set out below for teaching diplomas.
• Having supportive referees.
• Making declarations about any criminal convictions.
• Making declarations about any health or disability issues.
• Taking part in an assessment exercise.
• Being proficient in the English Language.
• Completing the appropriate forms.
• Attaching the appropriate documents and information.

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Referees, Assessments and Declarations

Referees

• Two referees are required.
• They should be people you know well, but not a family member, partner or friend.
• Where possible, referees will be contacted by telephone.

If possible, referees should be:

• A recent employer or teacher.
• Able to comment on your experience with children.

Assessment Exercise

This looks at your skills in:

• listening;
• oral communication; and
• working with others.

Personal Declaration about Criminal Convictions

• Details of any offence against the law must be declared at the time of your application.
• It is an offence to make a false declaration.
• Completion of this Declaration is part of the application process.

Personal Declaration about Health and Disability

• Any medical, psychological or learning problem or disability that could place children in your care at risk or limit participation in teacher education programmes must be declared at the time of your application.
• It is an offence to make a false declaration.
• Completion of this Declaration is part of the application process.

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Admission to Teaching Diplomas

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood)

This is a one-year programme appropriate for applicants with an undergraduate degree or primary teaching qualification. For more information, please contact Student Recruitment and Course Advice on 0800 842 867 42.

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Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)

• A degree or equivalent is required.
• Primary programme - no specific subject requirements.
• Secondary programme - two teaching subjects in your degree, one to 200-level and one to 300-level.

International Students should note:

• Degrees from overseas universities should be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, prior to applying.
• If English is not your first language you will need to have passed an English language proficiency test. You will need to have an IELTS score of at least 7.0 in all categories.

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How To Find Out More

For more information and advice on admission.

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