What can you study in Primary Teaching at the University of Auckland?

Complete a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) specialising in either Primary or Huarahi Māori to teach at primary and intermediate schools (typically students aged 5–13) in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for provisional teacher certification.

The programme is structured around core compulsory courses that develop your understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and your knowledge and skills as an effective teacher. 

You will become confident in using te reo Maori authentically in the classroom and develop skills to teach diverse learners.

Assessment and Practicum

You’ll be assessed through individual and group assignments, examinations and practical experience in schools.

Practical experience, or practicum, is critical to understanding what it’s really like to be a professional teacher. 

During the programme, you’ll spend 24 weeks observing and teaching in classes in a range of primary school settings.

• Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
• Official academic transcript
• Official program completion certificate
• Mark sheets
• Relevant course outlines
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
• English language proficiency

Secondary school qualifications

India: You need to have one of the following:

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

China:

• The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) otherwise known as Gaokao. (Have a high school diploma or equivalent, Be in good health…) (Score required = 67%)

Further requirements

Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, safety checks*, and referees’ reports.

Tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

• You need to have the following: One-year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognized university (or similar institution) overseas.
• Grade required = GPE 2.4 (57%)

Other pathways to study

• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation program.