School leaver
If you are a school leaver who is considering primary teaching, you can choose from one of these options to complete a primary teaching qualification at a teacher education provider:
- Complete a foundation programme of study if you do not meet teacher education qualification criteria or
- Complete a primary teaching degree or diploma or
- Complete a degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) or
- Complete a four-year combined degree and primary teaching qualification
You can choose a method of study from a variety of options such as campus-based, online and distance, and whether you study full time or part time.
TeachNZ Teacher Recruitment Scholarships (Māori Medium) are available for school leavers interested in teaching in a total immersion or bilingual setting. Rural scholarships are also available to encourage people to teach in rural areas. For full details and eligibility criteria, view the application forms below.
For the latest details on Teacher Recruitment Scholarships, Rural and Māori Medium, and your teacher education options view the following documents:
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