教学研究生文凭

To be eligible to gain entry into this programme, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree at Level 7 on the NZ Qualifications Framework or a recognised equivalent.

All applicants are subject to an interview and selection process. Selection of applicants is based on academic background, communication skills, personal qualities, background experiences, and a literacy and numeracy assessment. As well as meeting the selection criteria, you will need to meet the admission requirement for The University of Waikato.

Applicants seeking to enter a secondary programme must have sufficient depth and breadth of a relevant subject or curriculum knowledge from levels 5 to 7, or higher, in their entry qualification that is relevant for teaching a particular secondary school subject. When you apply for the programme you will need to submit your degree transcript(s). The programme leader/coordinator will discuss and advise the appropriate programme once you reach the interview stage.

English Language Requirements

• an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in any band)
• International Baccalaureate full diploma in English medium (24 points minimum). This must be completed at an IB school;
• Cambridge English exams C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) or
• Cambridge English exams B2 First (FCE). A minimum score of 185, with no band score less than 185;
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. A minimum score of 65 in all four modules;
• a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) Must meet the following overall score of 98 and the following scores in each module: Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23.