Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning

The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (PGDipTchgLn) combines research-informed knowledge and critical inquiry with practice-based experiences in schools to prepare you for a career in teaching. Teaching is a positive and varied career for people who are energetic, creative, enjoy working with people, and who are committed to making a positive difference for children and youth.

You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of teaching, learners and curriculum, engage in professional practice in schools, and become part of the teaching profession in Aotearoa New Zealand. Also, you will hone skills such as communication, critical thinking, planning and design for learning, and develop bicultural competence and culturally responsive practice so that you go on to become an attentive and adaptable educator who meets the needs and aspirations of all learners.

Applicants for the PGDipTchgLn programme will need an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard). Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need previous studies in a subject relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum eg, te reo M?ori, English, biological sciences, mathematics, history, physical education, etc.

You will be approved for entry on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. Selection for entry is based on:

academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
a short literacy and numeracy test.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS (Academic): Listening: 7.0, Reading: 7.0, Writing: 7.0, Speaking: 7.0, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 7.0.

TOEFL (IBT): Listening: 24, Reading: 24, Writing: 27, Speaking: 23, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 98 minimum.

PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): Listening: 65, Reading: 65, Writing: 65, Speaking: 65, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 65.

Cambridge English exams C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English exams: Listening: 185 minimum, Reading: 185 minimum, Writing: 185 minimum, Speaking: 185 minimum. OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 185 minimum

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.