Here are some of the frequently asked questions we have received from our applicants. Don’t worry if you can’t find what you are looking for below, you can get in touch with us with your enquiry.
General
Application and Eligibility
Fees, Financial Support and Employment
These programmes are suited to those who want to assist ākonga (students) to succeed and develop a love of learning. Prospective trainees could be those looking for a career change, returning to work after a career break, or those already working in a school/education environment and wanting to up-skill by becoming a qualified teacher.
Both our postgraduate qualifications are year long full-time programmes leading to New Zealand teaching registration.
There are theoretical components to our programmes. The in-school experience will be complemented by a series of 1-2 day weekly workshops, where trainees from across the TTI network will come together to build their knowledge of effective teaching practice. Throughout the year, students will complete 5 for-credit courses as well as a course in Te Reo Māori.
Our programmes are recognised New Zealand teaching qualifications and are recognised overseas in the same way that other NZ tertiary teaching programmes are e.g. University of Waikato or University of Auckland.
You can find more information about about how NZ tertiary qualifications are recognised overseas here: https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/international/nz-quals-overseas/tertiary-quals/
No. Our programmes have been developed by The Teachers' Institute and not linked to another tertiary institution.
These programmes are similar because they are both schools-based and lead to New Zealand Teacher registration.
Yes. We are introducing a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary, School-based) from 2026.
