About the university
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private college that has specialised in early childhood teacher education for over 40 years. It teaches NZ Diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Care, the Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Education (ECE), graduate and postgraduate diplomas and three master's degrees, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) and health and wellbeing certificates. Much of the coursework is online through NZTC Online, combined with work in early childhood centres or schools.
NZTC publishes a separate fee schedule for international students and lists programmes open to them. Indian students with an interest in teaching young children often look at its bachelor's and postgraduate diplomas. Some study options are fully online and do not lead to NZ teacher registration, so check with international@nztc.nz which option fits a student visa.
- Type
- Private tertiary college specialising in early childhood teacher education
- Experience
- Over 40 years in early childhood teacher education
- Course levels
- NZ diplomas (Level 5–6), bachelor's degrees, graduate and postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees
- Other areas
- Secondary teacher education; health and wellbeing certificates (Levels 2–4)
- Study modes
- Online, blended and centre-based, with practice in early childhood centres or schools
- Intakes
- Undergraduate students can usually start on most Mondays of the year
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Fee / year
- NZ$28,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (360 credits)
- Intakes
- Several start dates in January and February 2027
- English
- Teaching Council English requirements and NZQA Rule 22; test scores not listed on the page
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Fee / year
- NZ$28,000
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Most Mondays of the year (undergraduate)
- English
- NZQA Rule 22 English requirements; test scores not listed
- Postgraduate
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
- Fee / year
- NZ$38,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (120 credits, Level 8)
- Intakes
- January (25 January 2027)
- English
- Teaching Council English requirements and NZQA Rule 22, or a recognised test from the past two years
- Postgraduate
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Fee / year
- NZ$33,600
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- February; May; August; November (2026 dates listed)
- English
- NZQA Rule 22 English requirements; test scores not listed
- Undergraduate
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6)
- Fee / year
- NZ$28,000
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- Most Mondays of the year (undergraduate)
- English
- NZQA Rule 22 English requirements; test scores not listed
- Undergraduate
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$28,000
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- Most Mondays of the year (undergraduate)
- English
- NZQA Rule 22 English requirements; test scores not listed
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 3 years full-time (360 credits) | NZ$28,000 | ≈ ₹15.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) | 3 years | NZ$28,000 | ≈ ₹15.1 lakh |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) | 1 year full-time (120 credits, Level 8) | NZ$38,000 | ≈ ₹20.5 lakh |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) | 1 year | NZ$33,600 | ≈ ₹18.1 lakh |
| NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6) | 1 year | NZ$28,000 | ≈ ₹15.1 lakh |
| NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) | 1 year | NZ$28,000 | ≈ ₹15.1 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at New Zealand Tertiary College with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
- PG
International scholarship, Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
Value: Up to NZ$10,000
Eligibility: International students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary); ask NZTC for the conditions
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- International applicants must be at least 18 before the programme starts.
- Bachelor's degrees need University Entrance or an academic equivalent (for example the IB Diploma with 24 points).
- Bachelor of Teaching applicants also need a professional reference, an interview, literacy and numeracy at Step 5, and police checks, and must work at least 16 hours a week in a licensed ECE centre.
- Overseas police certificates are needed for each country lived in for over a year in the last 10 years.
Postgraduate
- The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) needs a Level 7 bachelor's degree or equivalent with subject depth for the NZ curriculum; STEM, English, languages and social sciences are preferred.
- Applicants give a reference, a statement of intent and an interview, and pass police vetting.
- Postgraduate ECE programmes need evidence of English under NZQA Rule 22.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 mark sheet or degree certificate and transcripts
- English test result
- Professional reference and statement of intent
- Overseas police certificates
- Medical and travel insurance (about NZ$861 a year)
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
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Teaching programmes | Must meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand's English proficiency requirements |
| Other programmes | Must meet English requirements under NZQA Rule 22 |
| IELTS, PTE, TOEFL | Scores are not listed on the pages reviewed; ask international@nztc.nz |
Accommodation and living costs
NZTC can arrange a homestay for international students. Other housing costs are not published.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay placement fee (non-refundable) | NZ$350one-off | ≈ ₹18,900 |
| Medical and travel insurance (compulsory, approx.) | NZ$861per year | ≈ ₹46,494 |
Campus and location
NZTC is based in Auckland and teaches mainly online, with practice in early childhood centres and schools.
- Coursework through NZTC Online.
- Centre-based study while working in a licensed early childhood centre.
- International secondary teaching students attend compulsory campus tutorials.
- Fully online options exist but do not lead to NZ teacher registration.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The bachelor's degrees and graduate diplomas in teaching lead to work as early childhood or secondary teachers. NZTC publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in New Zealand
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in New Zealand. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much is the Bachelor of Teaching for international students?
NZ$28,000 a year in 2027 (NZ$84,000 for three years), plus resource and enrolment fees.
When can I start?
Undergraduate students can usually start on most Mondays. The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) starts on 25 January 2027.
What English score do I need?
NZTC follows the Teaching Council and NZQA Rule 22 requirements and does not list scores on its pages. Ask international@nztc.nz for the accepted tests.
Are there scholarships?
NZTC lists a scholarship of up to NZ$10,000 for international students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary).
Sources
- NZTC: home page (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: international students (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: ECE fees (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: early childhood education programmes (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: ECE entry criteria (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: study dates (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) (opens in a new tab)
- NZTC: Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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