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Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 3 years
- Indicative fees
- NZ$7,922/yr
- Location
- UCOL Manawatū (Palmerston North), UCOL Wairarapa (Masterton), UCOL Whanganui
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Must be 17+ at programme start and meet Teaching Council NZ entry requirements. Under 20: University Entrance or recognised equivalent (e.g., IB, Cambridge) OR demonstrate tertiary study readiness (e.g., NZ Certificate in ECE Level 4). Over 20 without UE: demonstrate tertiary study ability, e.g., via NZ Certificate in ECE Level 4. Must pass literacy/numeracy competency assessment and a satisfactory police background check.
English requirements
IELTS 7 (no band below 7)
“IELTS score of 7.0 or higher in all bands (achieved in the past two years) or equivalent including TOEFL (refer to the English language competency table on the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand website).”
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