About New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Highlights 

• New Zealand Tertiary College is a private college specialising in early childhood teacher education
• NZTC has been specialising in early childhood teacher education for over 34 years, offering high quality, professional qualifications that reflect the evolving needs of the early childhood sector

College Info

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private tertiary education provider with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. It enable students to be true professionals in their career. The faculty delivers relevant and high quality academic training in Early Childhood Education. This program is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that oversees quality assurance for New Zealand qualifications.

• New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private tertiary education establishment specialising in early childhood teacher education.
• Campuses located in Auckland and Christchurch.
• Qualifications ranging from Level 5 to Level 9: Diplomas, Bachelors and Masters Degrees. All of NZTC’s qualifications are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) and Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) are approved by the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, which means that graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration in New Zealand.

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)

NZTC’s history stems from 1982, serving for 35 years as a reputed tertiary education provider in providing globally-recognised qualifications in the field of Early Childhood Education and Health & Well Being. The campuses of NZTC are located in Auckland and Christchurch. Auckland London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked Auckland 18th in the world in its 2015/16 Best-Student-Cities survey judging in terms of education quality, student mix and quality of living. It is rated the third most liveable city in the world in the 2017 Mercer Quality of Living Survey. Christchurch – New Zealand’s South Island is a hub of beauty and adventure, and Christchurch is the centre where you can experience a great lifestyle and explore the core of NZ.

Facilities by NZTC

It has 35 years of experience in empowering students to care, support and care.  NZQA has approved the NZTC’s Qualifications to ensure the quality-check. It offers a number of learning modes including blended-learning and college-based options. These allow the students to balance their education, work and family commitments. It is a Category 1 Education Provider of New Zealand.

Courses at NZTC

The courses offered at NZTC are in the areas of Early Childhood Educatio  n and Health and Well Being. Education is directed in a manner that the students are provided with a constructive theoretical base with hands-on learning to implement their skills and knowledge to be industry ready. The courses offered to International students to study in New Zealand at NZTC:

UNDERGRADUATE

• NZ Diploma Level 5 – Early Childhood Education and Care
• NZ Diploma Level 6 – Early Childhood Education and Care
• Graduate Diploma – Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
• Bachelor – Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
• Bachelor – Teaching (Early Childhood Education) UPGRADED
• Bachelor – Education (Early Childhood Education)

POSTGRADUATE

• Post Graduate Diploma – Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Master – Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Master – Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) English Language Requirments

Internationally recognised proficiency tests	Programme Level and required outcome
	Certificate at Level 3	Certificate at Level 4	Certificate or Diploma at Level 5	Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 Diploma or degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7	Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master’s Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10
IELTS test	General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5	General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5	Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5	Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5	Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017	Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)	Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE)	Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)	Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)	Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)	Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)	Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)	Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)	Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)	Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
Cambridge English Qualifications	B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill;	B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill;	B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill;	B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill;	C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill;
OET	Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests	Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests	Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests	Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests	Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests
NZCEL3 a) Expiring b) Current	a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General)	a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied)	a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)	a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)	a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional) b) Level 5
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36	PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36	PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36	PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42	PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
LanguageCert	B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill	B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill	B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Trinity ISE	ISE I with no less than distinction in any band	ISE II with no less than pass in any band	ISE II with no less than merit in any band	ISE II with no less than distinction in any band	ISE III with no less than pass in any band

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing	22 weeks	NZD 3,521
Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education)	16 months	NZD  14,750
Bachelor Of Teaching	3 Years	NZD 22,000

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.

General expenses	Cost (in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month)	$800–$950
Groceries (per week)	$100–$150
Gym membership (per year)	$300
Entertainment (per week)	$50
Milk (per litre)	$3
Coca Cola (per can)	$2
Cup of Coffee	$3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café	$7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone	$0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride	$10–$12
Movie ticket	$10–$14
Visit to doctor	$45–$85