What will I learn?

Inspire the next generation, transform learning and foster imagination by becoming a teacher. A qualification in teaching from the University of Waikato will set you up to become a skilled and reflective teacher. We produce qualified teachers who are in high demand both in New Zealand and around the world.Teachers are influential community members, making a difference to young people and their learning, knowledge and skill acquisition. They play a major role in helping their students develop their independence and success in their lives.As a graduate of this programme, you will be among the best-prepared teaching graduates and highly regarded by education employers, within NZ and overseas. You'll have the understanding, skills and academic requirements to be a primary or secondary teacher. You'll be eligible to apply for a provisional practising certificate, and after two years of full-time teaching be granted a full practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Majors

Early Childhood Teaching
Primary Teaching

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$29,680.00 (US$ 17,704) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$29,680.00 (US$ 17,704) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Tauranga CBD Campus

101-121 Durham Street,

Tauranga,

Bay of Plenty,

3110, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements vary from country to country.

Apply early as all applicants are subject to an interview and selection process. Selection of applicants is based on academic background, communication skills, personal qualities, background experiences and referee support. As well as being selected as a suitable person to be a teacher, you will need to meet the admission requirements for the University.

English Language Requirements

an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in any band)
International Baccalaureate full diploma in English medium (24 points minimum). This must be completed at an IB school;
Cambridge International Examinations minimum 120 points on the UCAS Tariff plus meeting the CIE literacy requirements;
Awarded Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA);
Awarded Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);
Cambridge English exams C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) or
Cambridge English exams B2 First (FCE). A minimum score of 185, with no band score less than 185;
International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR). A minimum score of 4 in all modules;
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. A minimum score of 65 in all four modules;
Trinity ISE III (3). A pass with Merit in all four modules;
LanguageCert C2 Mastery IESOL. A pass in all four modules;
LanguageCert C1 Expert IESOL. A high pass in all four modules;
a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) Must meet the following overall score of 98 and the following scores in each module: Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23.