Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)Bachelor of Education (Primary, Pasifika) (Level 7)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Ōtara campus
Summary
Are you passionate about working with children?
Study with MIT to learn the hands-on skills you need to work as a primary or intermediate school teacher (years 0-8).
You will also develop skills in implementing Māori and Pacific teaching methods.
This programme is suitable for anyone looking to teach in a diverse and multicultural country such as New Zealand. You will graduate with the cultural competency to apply theory and hands-on skills to primary/intermediate education using diverse Pacific world-views.
Along with 21 weeks of block practicum experiences, you will spend two days a week working in a real classroom setting from your second semester of study.
Successful completion of this programme will lead to recognised qualified teacher status, and graduates are able to apply for provisional practicing certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Note: The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand have introduced steps to strengthen mathematics and numeracy requirements for initial teacher education providers from 2025, specifying: “student teachers enrolling in English medium primary ITE programmes commencing from 2025 onwards will need to demonstrate competence in mathematics by getting a score designated as equivalent to NCEA Level 2 in a mathematics assessment specified by the Teaching Council”.
For student teachers enrolling in 2027 onward, they will need to pass the prescribed assessment prior to entry to the programme.
LNAAT Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Information Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
Applicants enrolling in a Primary Initial Teacher Education programme are required by the Teaching Council to meet specific mathematics entry requirements.
Changes to Initial Teacher
Student teachers enrolling in English-medium primary ITE programmes must demonstrate competency in mathematics by achieving the following on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT):
a score of at least 690 (generally predictive of success at NCEA Level 2)
For more information, refer to the Teaching Council’s Website.
Enrolling in 2027
Applicants of the programme below are required to complete the LNAAT assessment prior to the programme start date.
Semester One start date: 15th February 2027 Semester Two start date: 19th July 2027
This will be discussed as part of your interview process.
How to sit the assessment?
Applicants will be invited to sit the test in person at the Otara campus. There will be one available time slot on selected weeks, with each session lasting three hours.
The LNAAT Assessment Practice
Completing an LNAAT Assessment Practice test can help you better understand your current literacy and numeracy levels.
To take a Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Practice Test, use the link and passcode below:
Website: Literacy and numeracy for adults Practice code: gt93w8
The passcode may be used more than once.
Note: Grades and results from the practice assessment are not recorded. Please ensure you save a copy of your Assessment Report at the end of the assessment for your reference.
Understanding the LNAAT Report
The LNAAT assessment is designed to provide useful information to help you understand your numeracy profile. The LNAAT Individual Learner Report reflects your performance on the assessment you have just completed. It identifies your current step on the learning progression, provides a breakdown of your performance on each question, and offers additional information about the questions. The report also indicates the intent of each question, the aspect of the progression it relates to, and whether you answered it correctly.
This feedback will help you understand the areas where you need to focus your numeracy learning and practice.
The Adult Numeracy Progressions Framework
The LNAAT is designed to match the six stages of numeracy progress for adult learners. The learning progressions offer a structured framework detailing what adult learners know and can do at each stage to develop their numeracy expertise. The framework can be used as a guide to help identify the next steps for adult learners. The numeracy learning progressions are organised into 3 connected areas that work together to support learning:
- Make Sense of Numbers to Solve Problems 2. Reason Statistically 3. Measure and Interpret Shape and Space
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Entry criteria
You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the programme
AND
Satisfy the English language competency required as listed below
Meet the requirements as per the Children’s Act 2014 prior to gaining entry into the programme
Complete an interview with a selection panel of at least two registered teachers
Satisfy the minimum diagnostic literacy and numeracy entry assessments marks.
For individuals under 20 years of age, in addition to the above criteria:
Hold UE or a recognised equivalent such as International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International,
OR
Are able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the provider that they have the skills and ability to study at tertiary level.
Additional programme-specific under 20 years of age exemptions:
You may be exempt from some requirements if you can show that:
You have successfully completed a course of study no less than one semester in duration at level 4 or above You have worked in the field of education (i.e. early childhood, teacher aide) for no less than 1 year and can provide at least two referee statements from employers/mentors who have overseen this work. Referee reports should indicate your likelihood of being successful in degree study.
Whether or not you are eligible for the exemptions for under 20-year-olds or how they’ll be applied in your case will be decided by the programme committee.
20 years of age
If you are 20 years of age at the commencement of the programme and have relevant life and/or work experience but do not have the minimum academic requirements, you may apply for admission if you meet comparable literacy and numeracy requirements as those entering with UE.
20+ years of age
If you are 20 years of age and over and without UE, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to study at a tertiary level.
Application form requirements
If you want to undertake the programme you must submit the completed application form to the School of Education.
The application form includes a declaration of physical and mental health, a declaration of all criminal and pending criminal convictions and consent for a police check. You may be required to provide a health declaration that you are emotionally, mentally and physically capable of undertaking the demands of the teaching programme as required in the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession. Reports may be requested with your consent.
Your application form must be submitted with the following:
Evidence of educational qualifications Evidence of language proficiency (as per Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand policy) as required
As well as;
Children Act (2014) safety check requirements:
- Two forms of identification – one must be a photo ID. If the name used on the application form differs from the name(s) on the ID you must produce a supporting document that shows evidence of name change. 2. Two satisfactory written referee reports, from independent referees, who will provide confidential information about you. Referees will be asked to affirm that you are of good character, likely to be ‘fit to be a teacher’, and can communicate well with adults and children. Referees must not be related to you and have known you for at least two years. Referees must send the completed form directly to the enrolment team on behalf of the School of Education. 3. A completed New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form and satisfactory result. 4. Attend an interview with two School of Education staff.
Language competency requirements
Prior to entry, you must demonstrate language competency by providing one of the Teaching Council’s approved evidence of language competency, as follows:
New Zealand University Entrance literacy credits at either NCEA level 2 or 3; New Zealand University Entrance; New Zealand tertiary entrance qualification gained on completing senior secondary school prior to the introduction of the current University Entrance; International Baccalaureate full diploma in English medium (24 points minimum). Cambridge International Examinations minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff plus meeting the CIE literacy requirements; All primary schooling and at least three years of secondary schooling completed in the English language and while living in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or South Africa [applicants from South Africa must also provide South African Matriculation Certificate Minimum D pass in English (higher grade) OR South African Senior Certificate Minimum D pass in English (higher grade)]; For more detail on language competency requirements check: [https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/language-competency-requirements-0](https://teachingcouncil.nz/getting-certificated/for-overseas-trained-teachers/language-competency-requirements/ "Teaching Council New Zealand lan...
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