教学学士（小学）

Those not schooled in New Zealand must have the equivalent of University Entrance if under 20 at the beginning of the programme’s academic year.

A person who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply for entry:

Academic Entry Requirements

In support of their application, applicants must supply in a CV a detailed account of their educational background, evidence of experience with primary school aged children, and an openness to learning; this must be supported by references or attestations from persons who have observed the applicant working with primary aged children and can comment on their potential for tertiary study, and suitability for teaching.

Professional Requirements

Be free from criminal convictions which would preclude them from working with children.
Provide evidence of the personal and professional qualities appropriate for undertaking a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) by furnishing two references from persons who are not related to the applicant, using prescribed Referee Forms. One of the referees must be someone who has observed the applicant working with children. The appropriate qualities are specified in the Teaching Council of Aoteatroa New Zealand’s Good Character and Fit to be Teacher Policy 2007. School leavers must also have their school Principal, Dean or Career Advisor complete the School Report form.
Submit a Police Clearance Certificate
Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude them from working with children).