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University of Waikato

Hamilton , North Island, New Zealand ,New Zealand

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)

Program Available at Hamilton and Tauranga Campus

If you’re due to complete your undergraduate degree or you’re seeking a career change and already have a degree, consider teaching. With a Graduate Diploma Teaching, it takes one year to gain your qualification. Entry into these programs requires a bachelor's degree.

With separate courses for Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary teaching, the GradDipT combines Professional Education papers with placements in schools (or ECE centers).

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) will provide you will the skills you need to work with young people aged 13-18 years old. The University of Waikato can prepare you for most curriculum subjects. Skilled teachers are in high demand in New Zealand, particularly in areas such as English, mathematics, science, technology and te reo M?ori teaching. The program includes eight compulsory papers, including three curriculum subject papers, two practicum, and three professional education papers.

Note:- At Tauranga Campus This Course is Offred in Online Mode

Intakes

  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
More Information Required
30 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.