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School leaver

If you are a school leaver 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 foundation programme of study if you do not meet teacher education qualification criteria or
Complete a primary teaching degree or diploma or
Complete a degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) or
Complete a four-year combined degree and primary teaching qualification

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 School Leaver and Undergraduate Scholarships (Māori Medium) will be available for school leavers interested in teaching in a total immersion or bilingual setting. These will open on 1 February 2010 and close on 1 March 2010.

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