Programme details
Gain expertise in either early childhood or primary education, and engage in coursework centered on curriculum development and educational theory.
Additionally, you will participate in teaching practicums in either an early childhood environment or a primary/intermediate school classroom.
After finishing the Master of Teaching and Learning program, you will be eligible to seek provisional registration from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
Graduates are eligible to seek provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and start their teaching careers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses is preferred, but not mandatory. While a degree in education is not required, having studied education courses at the undergraduate level can be beneficial.
Previous teaching experience is not a must, but familiarity with working with children aged 0-5 or 5-12 is important to demonstrate suitability for the profession.
Applicants must adhere to the compliance steps set by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, which include completing an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme entry form, passing literacy and numeracy assessments, meeting English language competency requirements, undergoing an interview to assess teaching suitability, meeting the “good character and fitness” criteria, obtaining police vetting, providing satisfactory references, and fulfilling safety check requirements as per the Children’s Act 2014.
Applicants will receive detailed information about these compliance steps from the School of Education staff. The entire process may take up to 6 weeks due to the time required for some of the compliance steps. Applicants are advised to consider this timeframe when submitting their applications.
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