Early Childhood Education courses

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

Bachelor Of Teaching (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : February
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 22,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 7.0
  • TOEFL : 85
  • PTE : 65


About Bachelor Of Teaching (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

This qualification prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of early childhood teaching. NZTC students gain the skills and knowledge needed to practice with confidence in a diverse socio-cultural context and are eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Other program requirements

All students will be required to:

  • Attend two x 16 hour Block Courses each year. These will be eight hours each day and will be held on a consecutive Sunday and Monday. Block Courses are an opportunity for face-to-face networking, teaching and learning. They are conducted by NZTC lecturers, and focus on topics relevant to the field of early childhood education
  • In addition to Field Practice, students are required to undertake work experience (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the program
  • Engage in online discussions.

International students are also required to attend compulsory tutorials throughout the program

Field Practice

All students will be required to complete 20 weeks of full-time Field Practice placements during the course of the degree program. This will consist of one four-week block in Stage 1 and two four-week blocks in Stage 2 and Stage 3. A total of 12 weeks can be carried out in a Home Centre (the main centre at which a student may already be employed) and eight weeks in a different centre.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • High School Degree

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS       :      A minimum score of 7 in each component
  • TOEFL      :     85,  Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23.
  • PTE          :      A minimum score of 65 in all four modules.

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing 22 weeks NZD 3,521
Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 16 months NZD  14,750
Bachelor Of Teaching 3 Years NZD 22,000

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.

General expenses Cost
(in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month) $800–$950
Groceries (per week) $100–$150
Gym membership (per year) $300
Entertainment (per week) $50
Milk (per litre) $3
Coca Cola (per can) $2
Cup of Coffee $3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café $7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone $0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride $10–$12
Movie ticket $10–$14
Visit to doctor $45–$85

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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 22,000

Total

$ 22,000