Course catalogue / New Zealand School of Education
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 5
- Duration
- 32 weeks + 2 weeks study break
- Indicative fees
- NZ$18,900/yr
- Location
- Nationwide
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Domestic: NCEA Level 2 or 3 or NZ Certificate in ECE (Level 3) or equivalent, criminal record check, two referees, interview and statement of intent. International: minimum 48 NCEA credits at level 2+ with literacy/numeracy for UE, or a recognised qualification of 120+ credits at level 3+, or relevant experience; criminal record check, two referees, interview and statement of intent.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)
PTE Academic 42
“Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, with an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or a PTE: Academic score of 42 with no band score lower than 36.”
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