The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most internationally recognised university — ranked among the top globally. It offers quality teaching, research, and support services for international students, including academic advising, careers support, and scholarships. Study options span from undergraduate to postgraduate and research degrees across many disciplines.

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

This 60?point programme includes two compulsory 30?point core courses:

1. EDPROF 705 – Language Learning Needs (30 pts)

2. EDPROF 722 – Language Focused Curriculum (30 pts)

Together, these courses help you:

• Understand language learning challenges
• Analyse learners’ linguistic needs
• Design language?focused curricula and pedagogy for diverse classrooms.

 

Highlights & Why Study This

• Develop practical strategies to enhance learning outcomes for English language learners
• Designed specifically for working teachers (part?time delivery)
• Applicable to early childhood through secondary education contexts
• Enhances your professional teaching practice and leadership in linguistically diverse environments

 

Career Outcomes

This certificate prepares you to:

• Improve your effectiveness as a language teacher in multicultural classrooms
• Lead curriculum design for linguistically diverse learners
• Progress toward further postgraduate study in education or TESOL related fields

 

Visa Requirements

As an international student planning to study on?campus in NZ, you will need a New?Zealand Student Visa, which typically requires:

• Offer of place / Confirmation of enrolment
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs
• Health and medical insurance evidence
• English proficiency evidence as required by the programme