Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
New Zealand Tertiary College Limited
Subject area
Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$8,921
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) aims to produce graduates who demonstrate the ability to analyse and critique theoretical concepts and current issues in early childhood education, and use them to inform their own practice; engage in self directed learning and advance study around and demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour, and the ability to understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas; and demonstrate the practice expected of an early childhood teacher.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have: a New Zealand Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Level 7 or a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 or higher qualification. The College selection panel assesses the ability of all applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) Level 7 to meet the good character, 'Graduating Teacher Standards' and 'Fit to be a Teacher' guidelines of the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. An offer of a place is made subject to a satisfactory police check. Applicants for whom English is a second language and Te Reo Maori is not their first language must provide evidence of an Academic IELTS score issued within the last two years of at least 7.0 in each component of the test . IELTS scores may be combined from two or more tests as long as on one test a minimum of 6.0 overall and 5.5 in each component is achieved.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$8,921 | $8,921 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$14,473 | $14,473 |
| Total | $23,393 | $23,393 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
97%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 520 4000
Fax: (09) 520 4020
Email: info@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
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