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Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyMaster of Teaching Early Childhood Education
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
5 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Windermere Campus
Summary
Use your existing qualification and experience to enter early childhood education (ECE) with our Master of Teaching qualification. Our Master's qualification lets you use your previous degree and gain practical experience. You’ll complete over 14 weeks of placements in early childhood centres, taking and applying theory straight to the classroom. You’ll learn how to build and craft young minds to succeed in their learning with a mixture of papers across early childhood curriculum, becoming a teaching professional and the contexts and challenges of early childhood education. New Zealand is constantly looking for more early childhood teachers so you will always be in demand. Enjoy a challenging career and become an everyday superhero to both parents and young children.
Entry criteria
General
Two satisfactory character references are required and must address the NZTC Good Character and Fit to be a Teacher Policy 2007. These should be from persons in positions of trust or responsibility such as an employer or pastor. References from family, friends or work colleagues will not be accepted. Two forms of identity. Satisfactory participation in an entry (online) interview, including literacy and numeracy competency will be required. Candidates undertaking a safety check consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
Academic
Bachelor’s degree at level 7 consisting of at least 360 credits*; or Bachelor Honours’ degree at level 8 consisting of at least 480 credits*; or Master’s degree at level 9 consisting of at least 240 credits*
An International Qualification Assessment (IQA) report from NZQA must be obtained for overseas qualification. To apply, please visit https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifi…. *In addition, students must have attained a B average grade or above during the course of their study or in their final year of study. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic score of 7.0 in all bands or PTE (Academic) score of 65 in all bands or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by the Teaching Council of New Zealand. You can meet the requirements through using the results from more than one test (Results must have been achieved within last two years). Police Vetting
All students will be required to provide a signed consent form allowing Toi Ohomai to check the applicant’s record of convictions on entry, during and prior to completing the programme. Applicants will only be allowed to go on practicum after the Police check is processed. ALL applicants with ANY convictions will be required to attend an interview with the Associate Dean Education and may be declined entry depending on the severity, recency, age at offending and pattern of offending.
The Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education and Environment shall approve every candidate selected for the Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education: Tohu Paerua o te Whakaako i te Mātauranga Kōhungahunga programme. Literacy and Numeracy Applicants will be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test.
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