Course catalogue / New Zealand Tertiary College
Private providerNew Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 6
- Duration
- 1 year (Full-time), 120 Credits
- Indicative fees
- NZ$7,256/yr
- Location
- New Zealand (Centre-based/Online)
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Minimum age 16 (domestic) / 18 (international) prior to starting. Must have completed NZ Diploma in ECE and Care (Level 5) or an equivalent qualification (assessed case-by-case if overseas). Must declare any physical/learning disability or diverse needs. Blended learning mode also requires a written professional reference, personal visual interview assessing professional qualities, te reo Māori competency assessment at Level 1 (Te Aho Arataki Marau), and a Police vetting report.
English requirements
“International applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2025.”
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