Overview
Key facts
- Laying a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of early childhood education, New Zealand Tertiary College offeres New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) program equips students to become resourceful and reflective professionals, competent in the key areas of learning. These include professional studies, development and learning, and early years’ pedagogy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Becoming a Professional Early Childhood Teacher
- Holistic Development in the Early Years
- Early Years Pedagogy
- Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Education
- Assessment, Planning and Teaching
- Social Competence in Early Childhood
- Wellbeing of the Child
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
January:
- 5 January
- 12 January
- 19 January
- 27 January
February intakes:
- 2 February
- 9 February
- 16 February
- 23 February
March intakes:
- 2 March
- 9 March
- 16 March
- 23 March
- 30 March
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
Early Childhood EducationWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Domestic applicants need to be a minimum of 16 years old prior to starting the programme.
- International applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to starting the programme.
- Applicants for the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) who are under the age of 20, must have one of the following:
- A minimum of 48 NCEA credits at level 2 or higher, with the literacy credits required for University Entrance as per Universities New Zealand
- International high school equivalency.
- Applicants for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) over the age of 20 may receive special admission. Special admission is applied for, and granted, at the discretion of the College.
- All applicants must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents28000 NZD / year≈ 28000 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1999 NZD / year≈ 1999 NZD / year
Living costs
Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.