Initial teacher education
Make a world of difference to future generations and become a teacher.
Enrol now to start your teaching journey in 2025
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.
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Career changer or have a degree already?
Study a postgraduate qualification where you will undertake a combination of Professional Education papers and practical placements.
We offer both English and Māori medium programmes in Hamilton, Tauranga and online, spanning 1-2 years full-time study.
View our postgraduate qualifications
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School leaver?
Gain a rewarding career working in Early Childhood or Primary teaching with our 3-4 year undergraduate qualifications.
We have both English and Māori medium qualifications and study options available in Hamilton, Tauranga or online.
View our undergraduate qualifications
Meet some of our students
Rebekkah Elkington - (ECE)
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Miel Maclean - Primary (Pāpāho Rau)
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Sarah Foster (Exton) - Primary
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Janaye Biddle Kite - Secondary
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