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NZD 35500

Total Program Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 Month

Duration

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7

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Do you have a background in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, and a passion for shaping the next generation? NZSE’s Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Level 7) is designed to address the critical demand for STEM teachers across Years 7–13 in Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting graduates to transition their subject expertise into meaningful teaching practice.

Over this intensive one-year programme, learners develop the skills to create inclusive environments for neurodiverse students, embed bicultural practice, and build strong relationships with wh?nau, colleagues, and the wider community, grounded in Te M?taiaho / The New Zealand Curriculum. Through extensive in-school work experience, students apply their knowledge in real classroom settings — building the practical capability to deliver engaging STEM learning and support diverse learning needs.

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Additional Information

Program Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027, Jun 2027

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have :
       

    • Bachelor’s degree at Level 7 on the NZQCF, or higher OR
    • A recognised equivalent international qualification, OR
    • The relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience, at an additional level (min. 3 years in the last 5 years)
    • Literacy & Numeracy competency – applicants must pass a literacy and numeracy assessment with a pass level no lower than the equivalent to UE literacy step 4 and numeracy step 5. NZSE administers the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT). The test will be administered at the selection interview.

    7 IELTS Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    35500

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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