Find out how to apply and who to contact for more information about the GDipTchg(ECE).
Entry requirements
Requirements for domestic students who studied in
Academic requirements
To be accepted into this programme you will need:
To be of good character with the ability to meet the requirements of the Code of Professional Responsibilty of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand on graduation
To have demonstrated the qualities necessary for a satisfactory teacher through the interview process
To be accepted by the Associate Dean (Teacher Education) as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
To provide evidence of English language competency as outlined by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Important information
- The selection meeting includes a literacy and numeracy test and an interview that evaluates your skills in listening, oral communication, how you interact with others, and your views about teaching and education. You will also need to prepare and deliver your mihi or pepeha at this meeting.
- Find out more about the admission requirements.
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
- You will need to provide an overseas police clearance if you have lived in any country other than New Zealand for 12 months or more within the last 10 years. The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand has specific requirements for the overseas police clearance.
- If you're planning to do this programme online from outside the Wellington region, there may be a limited number of placements available in local centres. You may be required to travel for teaching placements.
Key dates
Key dates
Estimated domestic fees for 2025
About for the full programme
($8,452 course costs + $1,573 student service fees)
Your student service fees are based on the number of points you enrol in and where you study from.
How to apply as a domestic student
1. Get advice on your study options
- Discuss your plans with a student adviser (optional)
2. Check the entry requirements
- Check you meet the entry requirements (see above).
- Check your admission type
3. Apply online
- Apply online (applications are open from September to January).
4. Attend a selection meeting
- Places in these programmes are limited and offers will be made on the basis of academic merit, performance at assessment exercise, satisfactory referee checks and police clearance.
- After applying, you’ll be invited to a selection meeting in Wellington. This is an interview, and literacy and numeracy assessment.
Read more about admission into teaching programmes at the University.
General enquiries
- info@vuw.ac.nz
- +64 4 463 9500
- Level 4, Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus
Get in touch for course advice
If you need help deciding what degree or courses to do, or guidance on your current course of study, get in touch. You can book an appointment in Wellington or Auckland, or we can help over the phone or by email.
Teaching staff
Meet the lecturers and tutors who teach early childhood education at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and see what courses they teach.
- Ali GlasgowAli Glasgow—Innovations in care and education, Inclusive teaching in diverse communities, Being a kaiako with infants, toddlers, and their whānau, Innovations in care and education, Advocacy with children and communities
- Anita MortlockAnita Mortlock—Empowering creativity, Advocacy with children and communities, Modalities for understanding lifeworlds, Intentional pedagogies in local contexts
- Carmen DalliCarmen Dalli—Being a kaiako with infants, toddlers, and their whānau, Care and education frameworks and pedagogies
- Jenny RitchieJenny Ritchie—Te Tiriti—History and transformative education, Contemporary issues in indigenous education in Aotearoa, Education for sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Judith LoveridgeJudith Loveridge—Theories of growth and learning in context, Research methods in education, Professional and inquiry-based ECCE practice
- Kelly Te Paa—Innovations in care and education
- Lisa TerreniLisa Terreni—Exploring modes of creativity and expression, Integrating the arts and sciences, Approaches to EC curriculum, assessment, and planning, Modalities for understanding lifeworlds
- Mere SkerrettMere Skerrett—Contemporary issues in indigenous education in Aotearoa, Education, ethnicity, and culture, Te Tiriti—History and transformative education, Culturally centred educational psychology practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Rachel DeneeRachel Denee—Care and education frameworks and pedagogies, Approaches to EC curriculum, assessment and planning, Intentional pedagogies in local contexts, Being a kaiako with infants, toddlers and their whānau
- Sue CherringtonSue Cherrington—Professional and inquiry-based ECCE practice, Approaches to EC curriculum, assessment and planning.
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