Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

The focus of the programme is creating teachers who are able to teach children from 0 to 6 years and providing matauranga/professional knowledge, whakapono/attitudes, values and beliefs, pukenga/skills and knowledge to become proficient educators and leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Graduate Diploma at level 7 is designed to prepare learners to start their careers as early childhood educators. It can also be a bridging qualification to postgraduate study in ECE teaching or disciplines related to a particular focus, such as children with special needs, Māori tikanga or Pasifika knowledge in ECE.
The Graduate Diploma allows graduates to continue with further study to a Master of Education (ECE) degree delivered in various NZ and international tertiary institutions and universities.

BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Bachelor’s degree at Level 7 on the NZQF or a recognised equivalent.
• * Academic IELTS 7.0 across all bands, or an NZQA/ NZ Teaching Council-approved equivalent.
• Meeting the UE (University Entrance) level literacy and numeracy requirement.
• Meeting the New Zealand Police Vetting requirements by the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014.
• Successful selection interview to determine values, disposition and fitness to teach. Before the interview candidates must arrange for two referees to send confidential references directly to ICL.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

The programme meets the standards as defined by NZQA and the NZ Teaching Council. Graduates will be eligible to gain teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Most graduates find employment in various positions as educators and leaders in the early childhood sector.