Study to Become a Teacher in New Zealand

Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Start your teaching journey in a safe, welcoming country that offers globally recognised qualifications and real classroom experience.
With ongoing demand for teachers, graduates can have great career opportunities, including potential pathways to stay and work in New Zealand.
重要な価値観
Globally recognised qualifications
New Zealand’s teacher‑education programmes are internationally recognised and aligned with rigorous standards that ensure a strong balance of theory and extensive practical classroom experience.
High demand for future teachers
There’s real demand for teachers and opportunities to build your career after you graduate, with teaching roles recognised as priority on New Zealand’s Green List.
Safe, welcoming, and multicultural
New Zealand welcomes international students, offering a diverse and inclusive environment. Our education system encourages creativity and innovation, prioritizing well-being and embracing cultural diversity.

"New Zealand has very high standards, up‑to‑date teaching techniques and modern learning environments."
Renée Balcazar — Graduate Diploma of Teaching at Victoria University of Wellington.
Frequently asked questions
Many New Zealand institutions offer teaching programmes for international students, including universities and institutes of technology. You can explore courses, compare providers, and check entry requirements here.
はい、一般的に勉強しながら働くことができます。通常、学期中は週25時間まで、休暇中はフルタイムで働けます。ただし、具体的な就労権はビザの条件とコースの長さによります。詳細はニュージーランド移民局のウェブサイトをご参照ください。(external link that opens in a new tab)
You don’t need a background in education to start a teaching degree. If you’re beginning your studies, you can enrol in an undergraduate teaching programme, and if you already have a degree, you can take a graduate teaching qualification. Check courses and entry requirements here.
After you finish your studies, you may be able to stay and work in New Zealand through options like the Post Study Work Visa(external link that opens in a new tab), which allows you to gain local work experience. From there, some graduates may become eligible for longer-term pathways, including skilled work visas or residency, depending on their qualifications and job opportunities. Requirements can vary, so it’s important to check the latest information on the Immigration New Zealand website(external link that opens in a new tab).
Green Listはニュージーランドで需要の高い職業のリストで、資格のある人材に対して永住権取得へのより早い道を提供します。需要の高い職業につながるコースを学ぶことで、卒業後の永住権取得がより容易になります。詳細はこちら(external link that opens in a new tab)をご覧ください。

See how students are turning their passion for teaching into a real career.
Meet Arabella Wu, a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) graduate who gained real classroom experience that helped her build the confidence and skills to turn her passion for working with young children into a meaningful career.
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