Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

You may be able to include courses in your undergraduate degree that will help prepare you for a career in teaching, such as courses in te reo Māori, Education and Education Psychology.

Read our guidance on preparing to study to become a teacher.

• Successful completion of your general secondary education and successful completion of one year of undergraduate degree study at a recognised tertiary institution (min. GPA may be required); or,
• Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme OR other recognised foundation programme; or,
• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (min. 24 points) OR equivalent internationally recognised high school qualification

If you're applying for yourself, you can create an account on Pūaha, our student portal, and complete your application online. Find out what to do if you're an agent.

• You’ll need a personal email address to start your online application.
• You’ll need to know what you want to study (your degree or programme) and when you want to start studying (the year and trimester) before you start your application.

You can apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, English for Academic Purposes, and Study Abroad programmes via the online portal. Find out more about how to sign up or sign in to Pūaha.

You will find a instructions for how to apply, and a link to the online portal, on your degree or programme page. Make sure you read the terms and conditions when you apply.