New Zealand Tertiary College

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private college specialising in early childhood teacher education. The college was founded in 1982. Since then we have gained significant sector recognition for our graduates and New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approval for our qualifications.

We offer a range of modes of learning to suit your learning style and lifestyle – giving you an enjoyable and high-quality learning experience.

New Zealand Tertiary College’s diploma qualifications are offered to students both with and without practical requirements, depending on whether New Zealand teacher registration is sought.

Students can pathway into a Bachelor of Education (ECE) or a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) after completing the Level 5 or Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Graduates of the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) are eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration.

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) fosters a strong research culture to benefit both our academic staff and students. Our staff regularly present at conferences, complete higher academic qualifications, write for journals and other professional publications, and acquire research grants for individual and collaborative projects. Our staff are engaged in a variety of research areas including: early childhood studies, teacher education, social science, social psychology, primary education, philosophy of education and arts education.

NZTC provides career guidance to international students through its program specific career guides and access to a network of potential early childhood employers throught New Zealand. Career guides for NZTC qualification are available on request.