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New Zealand Graduate School of Education

Christchurch, New Zealand · Private · Est. 1995

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1995

Type

Private

Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The New Zealand Graduate School of Education (NZGSE) is a small private teacher-training school in Christchurch, founded in 1995. It trains people who already hold a degree to become primary or secondary teachers through the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching. Interns spend about two thirds of their time in schools, with tutors giving feedback in the classroom, and typically about 80 are enrolled.

The fees page lists international fees for the January 2026 intake (NZ$38,048 for primary and NZ$30,428 for secondary) and says international students must pay in full and in advance, but it does not say whether these cover a year or the whole diploma, and no 2027 fee is shown. We therefore list no course fee here; confirm the fee, intake and visa eligibility with NZGSE before applying.

Founded
1995 (first programme began 1 October 1996)
Type
Private graduate teacher-training school
Students
About 80 teacher interns typically enrolled
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) and (Secondary)
Training
About two thirds of the time is spent in Christchurch schools

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    New Zealand Graduate School of Education doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

        Admission requirements

        Undergraduate

          Postgraduate

          • You must hold a degree; overseas degrees may need an NZQA assessment, which you arrange.
          • Applicants must communicate well in English, be of good character, and be fit, suitable and employable as a teacher.
          • Primary applicants need at least 690 in the LNAAT maths test.
          • English competence follows a Teaching Council requirement; NZGSE's online information pack has the details.

          Documents

          • Passport
          • Degree certificate and transcripts
          • NZQA assessment of an overseas degree, if required
          • English test result as set by the Teaching Council
          • NZGSE application

          Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

          English language requirements

          English requirements
          Test or routeTypical requirement
          English requirementEnglish competence is a key selection criterion and follows the Teaching Council's requirement; NZGSE's pages do not list IELTS or PTE scores
          Native speakersCompetence is checked even for applicants whose first language is English
          Maths test (primary)LNAAT score of at least 690

          Accommodation and living costs

          NZGSE does not offer student housing on the pages reviewed. Interns rent privately in Christchurch.

          Accommodation and living costs
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          Campus and location

          NZGSE runs from a centre in Christchurch and trains its interns in local schools.

          • About two thirds of training time is spent in schools.
          • Tutors work alongside interns in the classroom.
          • Flexible pace: the school says harder work can finish the diploma earlier.

          Careers and graduate outcomes

          The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching leads to teacher registration in New Zealand. NZGSE publishes no graduate employment figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.

          Graduate outcomes
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          FAQs

          Can Indian graduates train as teachers at NZGSE?

          NZGSE lists international fees and says international students must pay in full in advance, so it does take some international students. You need a degree and strong English. Confirm visa eligibility with the school.

          How much are the fees?

          For the January 2026 intake the fees page lists NZ$38,048 (primary) and NZ$30,428 (secondary) for international students, without saying whether this is per year or for the whole diploma. Ask NZGSE for the current figure.

          What English score is needed?

          NZGSE follows the Teaching Council's English requirement and does not list scores on its website. Check its online information pack.

          Sources

          1. NZGSE: home page (opens in a new tab)
          2. NZGSE: fees (opens in a new tab)
          3. NZGSE: entry criteria (opens in a new tab)
          4. NZGSE: teacher training overview (opens in a new tab)
          5. NZGSE: programme features (opens in a new tab)
          6. NZGSE: history (opens in a new tab)

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

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