Early Childhood Education courses

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

Postgraduate Diploma In Education (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

  • Duration : 1 Year
  • Intake : February
  • Level : Postgraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 27,600 Per Year
  • IELTS : 7.0
  • TOEFL : 85
  • PTE : 65


About Postgraduate Diploma In Education (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)

Degree graduates with an interest in the early childhood sector have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge in research and leadership with this postgraduate diploma that also serves as a pathway to our Masters’ qualifications.

Other program requirements

All students will be required to:

  • Engage in online discussions

International students are also required to attend 20 hours of lectures and 20 hours of tutorials per semester.

Further study pathways

New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.

Upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) you may be eligible to apply for the following programs. Entry criteria will apply.

  • Master of Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Bachelor Degree from any institution

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

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

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Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
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Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 27,600

Total

$ 27,600