TeachNZ Study Awards

TeachNZ is committed to supporting the professional development of teachers and principals. If you are interested in completing a qualification, taking time off each week to study while teaching, moving to another curriculum or subject area, or taking time off to research a topic of interest, have a look at the professional development opportunities available.

All 2012 TeachNZ Study Awards, Sabbaticals and Study Support Grants are now closed!

Information on the 2013 awards will be available from March 2012.

Study Awards for ECE Teachers

Information about Study Awards available for Early Childhood Education Teachers. Read more

Study Awards for Primary School Teachers and Principals

Information about Study Awards, Study Support Grants, Sabbaticals and Prestigious Awards available to Primary School Teachers. Read more

Study Awards for Area School Teachers and Principals

Information about Study Awards, Study Support Grants, Sabbaticals and Prestigious Awards available to Area School Teachers. Read more

Study Awards for Secondary School Teachers and Principals

Information about Study Awards, Study Support Grants, Sabbaticals and Prestigious Awards available to Secondary School Teachers and Guidance Counsellors. Read more

Special Education Study Awards or Study Awards for teachers wanting to upskill in Special Education

Information for those wishing to increase their skills at teaching children with special learning needs. Read more

Queen Elizabeth II Technicians' Study Awards

Information and criteria about the Queen Elizabeth the Second Technicians’ Study Awards. Read more here >>

TESSOL - Tuition fees scholarships

Details about how to apply for the scholarships to study towards a TESSOL (Teaching English in Schools for Speakers of Other Languages) Read more here >>

Information for Schools

For general information for schools about study awards and sabbaticals click here.

Payroll-related FAQs

For FAQs for schools managing relief costs while a teacher or principal is on a Study Award or Sabbatical, click here.

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