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School leaver

If you are a school leaver who is considering ECE teaching, you can choose from these options to complete an early childhood teaching qualification at a teacher education provider:

Study a foundation qualification to meet entry criteria for a teaching qualification or
Complete an early childhood teaching degree or diploma or
Complete a combined degree and ECE teaching qualification or
Complete a general degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Teaching.

You can choose a method of study from a variety of options such as campus-based, online, distance, and centre-based, and whether you study full time or part time.

TeachNZ Teacher Recruitment Scholarships (Early Childhood) are available for school leavers interested in studying towards an approved teaching qualification. The application form is now available and can be downloaded below.

If you would like more help with your decision making, please contact the Ministry of Education's Early Childhood Teacher Supply Team.

To check out your teacher education options, methods of studying and eligibility for an ECE scholarship download the document below:

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A complete list of approved early childhood teacher education providers and qualifications for 2009.

ECE - Where to study (316k pdf)