Course catalogue / New Zealand School of Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Level 7)
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 40 weeks (including breaks)
- Location
- New Lynn
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject at Level 7 (NZQCF) or higher, OR a recognised equivalent qualification, OR evidence of qualification(s)/CV and attestation of professional work experience. Special admission possible for applicants 20+ who don't meet criteria, evaluated case-by-case. Requires interview, two referee reports, and police vetting for domestic applicants.
English requirements
IELTS 7 (no band below 7)
“IELTS score 7.0 or higher in listening, reading, writing and speaking. No Academic Band below 7”
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