Our programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support young children in their learning and development from birth to the age of five. You will gain hands-on experience working in a range of early childhood settings where building responsive and inclusive relationships is key.

 

The diploma is shaped by a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, relational pedagogies, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Content includes learning about Te ?o M?ori and basic te reo M?ori. You will learn alongside a diverse range of students and be taught basic proficiency in te reo M?ori.

 

The programme will prepare you to become an effective early childhood teacher and support you as you prepare for your transition into the teaching profession. By the end of the programme, you will be familiar with the New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Wh?riki and a range of appropriate pedagogy for teaching within the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. You will be eligible to apply for provisional certification as a practising early childhood teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Students on international visas must study the programme full time and face-to-face. The next intake for face-to-face study starts Jan 20, 2025.

 

For domestic students, there is the flexibility of being able to choose to study face-to-face or online, full-time or part-time. Domestic students enrolling for the Online Programme can apply for Semester 2 entry in July 2024. If you choose to study face-to-face, you will attend classes at set times on the City Campus. If you choose the online option, you will study the same courses but engage with content online at times that suit you. Note, you cannot swap between the face-to-face and online options.