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.
Giá trị văn hóa
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.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
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.
Bạn có thể làm việc trong khi học, thường là tối đa 25 giờ mỗi tuần trong suốt năm học và làm việc toàn thời gian trong kỳ nghỉ. Tuy nhiên, quyền làm việc của bạn phụ thuộc vào điều kiện visa và thời gian khóa học của bạn. Vui lòng tham khảo trang web của Immigration New Zealand để biết thêm thông tin.(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 là danh sách các ngành nghề có nhu cầu cao tại New Zealand, mang lại lộ trình nhanh hơn để xin thường trú cho lao động có tay nghề. Học một khóa học dẫn đến nghề nghiệp đang có nhu cầu có thể giúp việc xin thường trú sau khi tốt nghiệp dễ dàng hơn. Tìm thêm thông tin tại đây.(external link that opens in a new tab)

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.
Stories to inspire
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Bạn có tò mò về những nghề nghiệp khác có thể giúp bạn nhanh chóng trở thành thường trú nhân ở New Zealand không?
Đăng ký để tìm hiểu thêm về các lộ trình học tập và nghề nghiệp có thể giúp bạn ở lại và xây dựng tương lai tại New Zealand.







