Course catalogue / New Zealand Tertiary College
Private providerNew Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 5
- Duration
- 1 year (Full-time), 120 Credits
- Indicative fees
- NZ$28,000/yr
- Location
- New Zealand (Centre-Based/Online)
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Domestic min 16, international min 18 years old. Under 20: 48 NCEA credits at level 2+ with UE literacy, or international high school equivalency. Over 20: special admission possible. Blended mode requires written reference, interview vs Teaching Council standards, te reo Māori Level 1 assessment, and NZ Police vetting.
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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