Study Services

School Overview

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is part of the UP Education group and is New Zealand’s leading specialist early childhood education (ECE) institution. The school focuses exclusively on early childhood education, offering a complete qualification pathway from diploma through to master’s degree level. Graduates of qualifying programmes are eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration.

NZTC courses use a centre-based and online blended delivery model, offering high flexibility that is particularly suited to working students. Several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes lead to New Zealand teacher registration eligibility. Early childhood education is on New Zealand’s Green List for immigration, providing excellent employment and residency prospects.

Programmes

ECE Diplomas

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5, 1 year)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6, 1 year)

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7, 3 years, teacher registration eligible)
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7, 3 years, teacher registration eligible)

Postgraduate

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7, 1.33 years, teacher registration eligible)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) (Level 8)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) (Level 8)

Master’s

• Master of Early Childhood Education (Level 9, 1.5 years)
• Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Level 9, 2 years)
• Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) (Level 9, 1 year)

Key Features

• New Zealand’s leading specialist ECE institution
• Part of the UP Education group with extensive teaching resources
• Complete ECE qualification pathway from diploma to master’s
• Multiple programmes lead to New Zealand teacher registration
• ECE is on the immigration Green List with strong employment and residency prospects
• Centre-based and online blended delivery, ideal for working students
• International student scholarships available

How to Apply

1. Free assessment of your academic background, English proficiency, and study goals
2. Identify your target programme and intake date
3. Prepare application documents (transcripts, personal statement, references, etc.)
4. Submit your application and await your Offer
5. Apply for your student visa
6. Pre-departure briefing and airport pickup arrangement
7. Ongoing support, regular check-ins, and academic and pastoral guidance throughout your studies