Overview
Key facts
Laying a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of early childhood education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University's New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) program equips students to become resourceful and reflective professionals, competent in the key areas of learning. These include professional studies, development and learning, and early years’ pedagogy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Becoming a Professional Early Childhood Teacher
- Holistic Development in the Early Years
- Early Years Pedagogy
- Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Education
- Assessment, Planning and Teaching
- Social Competence in Early Childhood
- Field Practice 1
- Wellbeing of the Child 1
- Child study 1
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education Teaching Early Childhood EducationAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Blended Learning students wishing to enrol in the Field Practice course are required to attend two Block Courses each year. Block Courses are an opportunity for networking, teaching and learning. They are conducted by NZTC lecturers, and focus on topics relevant to the field of early childhood education
- Students enrolled in the Blended Learning mode are required to undertake work experience (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the program
- Engage in online discussions
- International students will also be required to:
- Attend tutorials for a minimum of four hours per week throughout the program
Tuition Fee
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International
23000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 NZD per year during 12 months. -
National
6464 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6464 NZD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.