DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (New Zealand Teacher Registration Pathway) This programme is designed for the international market
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION The aim of this programme is to support international students in gaining professional knowledge in early childhood education. English language is embedded in this programme to assist students meeting the required level for higher study. Five core strands are covered including: >>
Curriculum Studies
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Education Studies in Human Development and Learning
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General Education Studies
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Professional Development
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Teaching Experience
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS On successful completion, graduates can study in the transition programme (one trimester) and enrol on the Whitireia Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at year three, provided the degree entry requirements are met.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates gain a sound background in early childhood education which provides opportunities in New Zealand or your home country.
QUALIFICATION Graduates gain the Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Gain a qualification that will support you finding employment in your home country
LOCATIONS Auckland campus, 450 Queen Street, Auckland Porirua campus, Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
START DATES Auckland: 7 February, 29 May, 11 September Porirua: 13 February
www.whitireia.ac.nz
auckland@whitireia.ac.nz +64 9 379 4666 international@whitireia.ac.nz +64 4 237 3100
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DURATION
FEES
Two years, full-time
$19,950 (per year)
LEVEL
ENTRY CRITERIA
5
High school education equivalent to NCEA Level 3. IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
HOW TO OBTAIN TEACHER REGISTRATION WHITIREIA NEW ZEALAND IELTS 5.5 Overall
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OTHER PROVIDER
IELTS 5.0 Overall
IELTS 6.0 Overall
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 5)
Certificate in ECE (Introduction) (Level 5)
Bachelor of Education (Level 5)
1 Year, 120 Credits
1 Year, 120 Credits
1 Year, 120 Credits
IELTS 6.5 Overall Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 6) 1 Year, 140 Credits
Certificate in Eearly Childhood Education (Level 5)
Bachelor of Education (Level 6) 1 Year, 120 Credits
1 Year, 120 Credits
IELTS 6.5 Overall Transition programme to Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 6)
Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 6)
1 Trimester, 40 Credits
1 Year, 120 Credits
IELTS 7.0 in each band
Bachelor of Education (Level 7) 1 Year, 120 Credits
IELTS 7.0 in each band
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7) 1 Year, 120 Credits
Teacher Registration by New Zealand Education Council
IELTS 7.0 in each band
Bachelor of Teaching (Level 7)
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Level 7)
1 Year, 120 Credits
1 Year (50 Weeks), 150 Credits
Teacher Registration by New Zealand Education Council
Teacher Registration by New Zealand Education Council
3 Years and 3 Months
4 Years
At least 4 Years
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August 2016