Sorena programme guide
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is listed by Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand Incorporated as a Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time.
Fees context
NZ$30,500
(fee basis to be confirmed)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (NZQF Level 7+, minimum 360 credits) or equivalent overseas qualification; minimum age 18 for international applicants
Must meet NZ Teaching Council English language competency requirements (no specific IELTS score published)
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
- application deadlines already passed)
- None remaining after 29 Jul 2026 (2026 intake started 6 Jul 2026
- None remaining after 29 Jul 2026 (2026 intake started 6 Jul 2026, application deadlines already passed)
- Semester 1: 25 January 2027
- Semester 2: 5 July 2027
Career context
The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.
What to check before applying
- Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
- Check the next available start date.
- Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
- Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.