New Zealand Tertiary College

Our History

In 2007, NZTC celebrated its 25th anniversary of providing specialist early childhood teacher education.The College was founded by Kindercare Learning Centres, a well-known early childcare and education provider in New Zealand. NZTC offers programs of study that reflect the New Zealand early childhood professional sector need by providing accredited and registered specialist early childhood programs enabling graduates to apply for NZ Teachers Council registration.

Programs

NZTC offers the Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Introduction) (Level 4), Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 5), Certificate in Early Childhood Teaching (Level 6) and the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). The degree gives Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) graduates the opportunity to upgrade their qualification and stay current in their field.

Modes of Study

NZTC offers programs for students without experience in an early childhood centre through its college-based mode. This mode of study is particularly relevant to school leavers.

In providing field-based and flexible delivery modes, NZTC understands that balancing personal commitments while working with young children takes a lot of energy, patience and time management, and that the additional claims of a study program increases the challenges.

NZTC believes that by providing the three delivery options NZTC is better able to cater for the varied needs and learning styles of existing and potential early childhood teachers. NZTC is committed to working with all student teachers, and will do all it can to make the program of study at NZTC a springboard to a rewarding career in early childhood education in New Zealand and internationally.

Early Childhood Education - A Career Option

More than ever before early childhood education is considered a profession, with degree-level training, conferences and other professional development opportunities; it is more than just a job - it is a career.

Whether you are working in an early childhood centre or a kindergarten, working as a nanny overseas or at home, training in Early Childhood Education will open up your future possibilities.

Early childhood teacher training is valuable in any setting where childrens' lives and learning are the focus. The knowledge you will gain with an early childhood qualification is relevant to areas such as social work, child therapy, and child psychology. An understanding of the childcare sector and early childhood training would be valuable in roles within government that focus on early childhood and education. You could even become a college or university lecturer in early childhood education.

Over 90% of our students consistently gain employment in the early childhood field or go on to higher qualifications upon completion of their study.

A world of opportunity opens up to you with an NZTC early childhood qualification. Enrol now and take the first step towards your future!

How to Enrol

Please contact the international division of NZTC for an enrolment pack

Sue Samarasena

International Marketing Manager

New Zealand Tertiary College

PO BOX 17143

Greenlane

Auckland 1546

New Zealand

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +64 9 520 4000

Website: www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz