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Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Tauranga, New Zealand · Private · Est. Not stated on the pages reviewed

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Not stated on the pages reviewed

Type

Private

Location

Tauranga, New Zealand

Ranking

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About the university

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) is a small Christ-centred tertiary institute in Tauranga, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty. It teaches three-year bachelor's degrees in counselling and social work, teacher education (primary, secondary and early childhood), and postgraduate study in responding to trauma. Many courses mix online learning with compulsory block weeks in Tauranga.

BTI has an international section and publishes 2027 international fees. Not every programme is open to international students: the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary is for domestic applicants only, while the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is for international applicants who live in New Zealand. Check visa and attendance rules for your programme with BTI before applying.

Type
Private Christ-centred tertiary institute
Campus
Tauranga, with online and mixed-mode study
Study areas
Counselling, social work, teacher education and postgraduate trauma studies
Course levels
Level 4 certificate to Level 8 postgraduate diploma
International fees 2027
About NZ$25,558–NZ$30,198 a year (tuition plus student services fee)

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (NZD)Approx. in rupees
    Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)1 year full-time (Level 7, 150 credits)NZ$30,198≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)1 year full-time (Level 7, 135 credits)NZ$28,755≈ ₹15.5 lakh
    Bachelor of Social Work3 years full-timeNZ$25,742≈ ₹13.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Counselling3 years full-timeNZ$25,742≈ ₹13.9 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Meet the general entry requirements of your chosen programme; overseas qualifications may need an NZQA International Qualification Assessment (IQA).
      • Bachelor of Counselling: over 25 at application, an interview, a small-group selection process, a professional referee and police clearance.

      Postgraduate

      • Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary): a degree equivalent to a New Zealand Level 7 bachelor's or higher; email your transcripts to applications@bti.ac.nz for an eligibility check before applying.
      • Overseas degrees may need NZQA verification (the exempt register or an IQA).

      Documents

      • Passport
      • Class 12 mark sheet (bachelor's) or degree certificate and transcripts (graduate diplomas)
      • NZQA qualification check or IQA if asked
      • English test result
      • Referee and police clearance for counselling, social work and teaching

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      English levelBTI requires the English competency set for each programme; scores are not listed on the pages reviewed.
      Teaching languageAll lectures are in English.
      AdviceAsk BTI for the IELTS or other test score for your programme before booking a test.

      Accommodation and living costs

      BTI's pages reviewed do not list student housing or prices. For the visa, Immigration New Zealand currently asks tertiary students to show at least NZ$20,000 a year for living costs, as BTI's fees page notes.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn NZDApprox. in rupees
      Living-cost funds for the student visa (as quoted by BTI)NZ$1,667 per month for study under one yearNZ$20,000per year≈ ₹10.8 lakh

      Campus and location

      BTI is based in Tauranga and runs much of its teaching through online study with block weeks on campus.

      • Onsite blocks in Tauranga for counselling, social work and teaching students.
      • Placements in schools, early childhood centres and social service agencies.
      • Study spaces, campus tours, transport and parking information on the main site.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      Graduates work as counsellors, social workers and teachers. The early childhood and secondary teaching graduate diplomas lead to eligibility to apply for teacher registration in New Zealand. BTI publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.

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      FAQs

      How much does BTI cost for international students?

      For 2027, bachelor's degrees cost NZ$25,741.60 a year onsite (NZ$25,558.00 offsite), the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) NZ$28,755.31 and the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) NZ$30,197.50, including the student services fee.

      Can I study primary teaching at BTI?

      Not as an international student. The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary is for domestic applicants only.

      What English score do I need?

      BTI does not list test scores on the pages we reviewed. Ask its admissions team (applications@bti.ac.nz) for your programme's requirement.

      Sources

      1. BTI: home page (opens in a new tab)
      2. BTI: international fees and costs (2027) (opens in a new tab)
      3. BTI: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
      4. BTI: study programmes (opens in a new tab)
      5. BTI: early childhood teaching (opens in a new tab)
      6. BTI: secondary teaching (opens in a new tab)
      7. BTI: primary teaching (opens in a new tab)
      8. BTI: Bachelor of Social Work (opens in a new tab)
      9. BTI: Bachelor of Counselling (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.bti.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)

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