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NZD 29680

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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98

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Inspire, transform, and foster imagination as a teacher with a University of Waikato qualification. Our programme graduates are skilled and reflective teachers, who are in high demand both in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.

Why study a BTchg?

Teachers are influential community members, making a difference to young people and their learning, knowledge and skill acquisition. They play a major role in helping their students develop their independence and success in their lives.

As a graduate of this programme, you will be among the best-prepared teaching graduates and highly regarded by education employers, within NZ and overseas. You'll have the understanding, skills and academic requirements to be an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher. You'll be eligible to apply for a provisional practising certificate, and after two years of full-time teaching be granted a full practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Teaching (Primary)

Teaching at The University of Waikato is a qualification that sets you up to become a skilled and reflective teacher. We produce qualified teachers who are in high demand both in New Zealand and around the world.


Why study Teaching (Primary)?

Prepare yourself for a career in primary, composite, intermediate and middle schools or kura, working with children from five to 13 years old.

With a teaching qualification from The University of Waikato you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of the New Zealand curriculum. You'll also learn about professional and ethical practices, child development, issues that face teachers and learners with special needs, teaching children from diverse backgrounds, classroom management, environmental education for sustainability, and the wider contexts of school, community and national systems.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
      • English 60%

    7 IELTS Score
    98 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    29680

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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