About New Zealand Tertiary College
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a private training establishment founded in 1982 to provide education for early childhood teachers. It was established in response to a recognised gap in formal qualifications for those working in early childhood centres. In 1984 it became the first private training institution in New Zealand to offer a formal early childhood education programme following government approval, and adopted its current name in 1997.
The college has since expanded beyond its original focus. In 2017 it added health and wellbeing programmes, and in 2026 launched the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary). It currently delivers 10 early childhood education programmes, 3 health and wellbeing programmes, and 1 secondary teaching programme. All qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). More than 11,000 students have graduated from the college.
NZTC delivers programmes both within New Zealand and internationally. Its qualifications are recognised by bodies in several countries, including the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority, the Chinese Ministry of Education, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education, the University Grants Commission – Sri Lanka, and the German higher education database Anabin.
The college publishes He Kupu (The Word), an early childhood education e-journal with a stated global readership of more than 11,400. It is also noted as the first private ECE training provider in New Zealand to offer specialist early childhood education postgraduate programmes.
Programmes and Qualifications
The following qualifications are named in NZTC's international recognition information:
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Fees
The following 2026 tuition fees apply to domestic students. Fees are approximate and based on a full-time course load. Final fees are confirmed by invoice after acceptance. All figures are in NZD.
Early Childhood Education
| Programme | Duration | 2026 Tuition Fee (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) | 1.5 years | $13,572 |
| Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) | 2 years | $15,566–$16,056 (varies by course selection) |
| Master of Early Childhood Education | 1.5 years | $13,572 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) | 1 year | $9,048 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) | 0.5 years | $4,524 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 1.33 years | $10,005 |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 3 years | $7,472 per annum |
| Bachelor of Education | 3 years | $7,528 per annum |
| New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6) | 1 year | $7,256 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) | 1 year | $7,256 |
Health and Wellbeing
| Programme | Duration | 2026 Tuition Fee (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) | 12 weeks | Free |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (Level 3) | 22 weeks | $3,798 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4) | 1 year | $6,518 |
Additional compulsory fees
The following fees apply across programmes in addition to tuition:
| Fee | Amount (NZD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student Fee Insurance | $50 | Per stage of study |
| Student ID card | $30 | One-off payment at start of study; replacement cards also $30 |
| NZQA Reporting Fee | $10 | Covers cost of reporting qualification to NZQA |
| Police Vetting Fee (Early Childhood Education only) | $25 | One-off payment at start of study |
| Credit Recognition and Transfer (CRT) Assessment Fee | $95 | Non-refundable; applies only if applying for CRT |
Subject area: Teacher Education
The Ministry of Education groups New Zealand Tertiary College under Teacher Education — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.
Teacher EducationAddress
Where New Zealand Tertiary College is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.
- Street1 Marewa Road
- SuburbGreenlane
- CityAuckland
- Postcode1546
- Territorial authorityAuckland - Albert-Eden
- RegionAuckland Region
No coordinates are published for tertiary providers in this dataset, so no map is shown here.
Contact New Zealand Tertiary College
Find the published contact details for New Zealand Tertiary College, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.
- Phone+64 9 520 4000
- Fax09-5204020
- Websitewww.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
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Facilities
Hillview Christian School makes its gymnasium available for external hire. The gym can be hired by sports teams on weekday evenings (6:00pm–9:30pm) and Saturdays, at a rate of $80 per hour plus a $100 key bond. Bookings must be for a minimum of one hour and run for at least six weeks.
Curated by the KuraData team from New Zealand Tertiary College's own website, reviewed 3 October 2026.
Data source
- SourceTertiary Providers Directory — Ministry of Education
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026
- AI-assisted content based onNew Zealand Tertiary College's official website — reviewed by KuraData 3 October 2026