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Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus, New Zealand

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NZD 38955

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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98

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Become a teacher in as little as one year with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching, and transform learning, foster imagination and inspire the next generation to lead change.

Why study a GradDipTchg?

As a graduate of this programme, you will be among the best-prepared teaching graduates and highly regarded by education employers, within Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. With separates courses for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching, the GradDipTchg combines Professional Education papers with placements in schools or ECE centres.

You'll spend a total of 80 days in two different schools or ECE centres putting your new skills to practice.


Teaching (Early Childhood)

Prepare yourself for a career working in a variety of childhood settings with children from birth up to six years old. Gain theoretical and practical experience as you learn about all the aspects of Te Wh?riki – the Early Childhood curriculum.

Why study Teaching (Early Childhood)?

This is an integrated programme with seven major themes: bicultural development; cultural diversity; equity and social justice; inclusion; parents and wh?nau; transition to school; and infants and toddlers.

Teaching at The University of Waikato is a qualification that sets you up to become a skilled and reflective teacher. We produce qualified teachers who are in high demand both in New Zealand and around the world.

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Additional Information

Program Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    7 IELTS Score
    98 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    38955

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    20000 Per year

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