About Postgraduate Diploma In Education (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
Degree graduates with an interest in the early childhood sector have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge in research and leadership with this postgraduate diploma that also serves as a pathway to our Masters’ qualifications.
Other program requirements
All students will be required to:
- Engage in online discussions
International students are also required to attend 20 hours of lectures and 20 hours of tutorials per semester.
Further study pathways
New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.
Upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) you may be eligible to apply for the following programs. Entry criteria will apply.
- Master of Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : A minimum score of 7 in each component
- TOEFL : 85, Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23.
- PTE : A minimum score of 65 in all four modules.
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing |
22 weeks |
NZD 3,521 |
| Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
16 months |
NZD 14,750 |
| Bachelor Of Teaching |
3 Years |
NZD 22,000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
