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Career changer

If you are a career changer who is considering primary teaching, you can choose from one of these options to complete a primary teaching qualification at a teacher education provider:

Complete a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (primary) if you already have a degree or
Complete a Diploma of Teaching (primary) or Bachelor of Teaching (primary) or
Complete a combined degree and primary teaching qualification or
Complete a general degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (primary)

You can choose a method of study from a variety of options such as campus-based, online and distance, and whether you study full time or part time.

TeachNZ Career Changer and School leaver and undergraduate scholarships (Māori Medium) are available if you are interested in teaching in a total immersion or bilingual setting. Career Changer scholarships for study in 2010 are now open - for more information about how to apply click here.

For more information about scholarships available for study in 2010 click here.

For the latest information on primary teaching qualifications available through the teacher education providers in New Zealand check out the 2010 'Primary - Where to Study' booklet.

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Primary - Where to Study booklet