Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Qualification: Graduate Diploma
NZQF level: 7
Duration: 1.25 years (Full time)
Location: Milford, Auckland
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Applicants must have: NZ Diploma of Teaching (Primary) level 7, a Bachelor degree at level 7 (360 credits), a Bachelor degree with honours at level 8 (480 credits) or a Master's degree at level 9 (240 credits), OR an equivalent overseas qualification. Must meet Children's Act 2014 requirements (ID, education/work history evidence, reference, interview, police vetting). Must demonstrate literacy and numeracy competency equivalent to University Entrance.

English requirements

“Domestic applicants for whom English is an additional language: evidence of at least three years secondary education taught in English, or evidence meeting the Teaching Council's Language competency for teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. International applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to the Teaching Council's Language competency for teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Cavalli College Limited before applying.