– Choose New Zealand
Overview:
The Government report (ERO) says: (Full Report here)
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is an established private tertiary education provider and has been providing comprehensive and professional programs to enable students to excel in their chosen field of study for over 35 years.
All of the college’s early childhood education qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and range from diploma to master’s level.
NZTC’s programs are internationally recognised and they deliver them not only throughout New Zealand but throughout the world with NZTC Global.
Highlights of the External Evaluation and Review report:
Educational performance
Self-assessment
Roll: Domestic 1400 (EFTS), International 400 (EFTS)
NZTC International Video: https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/international-students/videos
NZTC is guided by its mission statement, which provides a clear direction for all of the college’s present and future activities.
“New Zealand Tertiary College values people and is committed to empowering students to care, educate and serve meaningfully and effectively by providing comprehensive and professional programs.”
Four values underpin NZTC’s mission statement and act as constant reminders of the priorities for everything the college does: Vision (Te Mata), Heart (Ngākau), Competence (Poutama) and Spirit (Wairua).
Why study with NZTC?
95% of NZTC graduates recommended studying with the college (NZTC 2014 Graduate survey).
NZTC’s students are at the heart of everything they do. The college prides itself on its range of support services available to help you succeed in your studies and NZTC’s open-door policy means that you can call or email them whenever you need.
NZTC’s online library is filled with valuable resources to support students’ learning, including eBooks, peer-reviewed e-journals and research databases.
The most up-to-date research can be found in NZTC’s comprehensive academic databases and an extensive range of eBooks are available in the college’s expanding eBook collection. NZTC’s friendly library support staff are on hand to help you get the most out of the library and its resources.
NZTC has a team of lecturers dedicated to supporting you in the development of your academic skills.
Areas in which they can support you include:
NZTC’s IT Help Desk is available to support students with any IT related difficulties they may encounter. Whether a student is having trouble converting files or submitting an assessment, there is nothing they have not dealt with before. Simply call or leave an e-message and one of the dedicated IT Help Desk technicians will be in touch.
A CTR is the process of awarding credit towards your chosen program at New Zealand Tertiary College for courses which you have already studied at other tertiary providers.
CRT is assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to apply for credit you will be required to pay a $95.00 NZD application fee. This fee covers the cost involved in the assessment process of CRT. Students are required to pay the fee prior to their CRT assessment and interview with New Zealand Tertiary College.
For overseas qualifications:
You may be eligible for credit if you have completed an early childhood qualification at an overseas tertiary institution. Before New Zealand Tertiary College begins the CRT process, you need to get your qualification assessed by the NZQA. Please contact the NZQA for more information on this process www.nzqa.govt.nz
NZTC’s Pastoral Support Team supports students to deal with any issues, personal or professional, that may affect a student’s performance. The team regularly helps students through health and family issues, and can refer you to external support agencies should you require them.
Please note: NZTC observes and is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website.
If you are not from New Zealand, it is appreciated that there will be things you want and need to know. NZTC offers a wealth of information on the international section of their website, covering key areas such as accommodation, medical and travel insurance and eligibility for health services.
NZTC provides career guidance to international students through its program specific career guides and access to a network of potential early childhood employers throughout New Zealand. You can access the career guides here.
NZTC graduates work in a range of early childhood related roles including:
To help international students familiarise themselves with the college and the New Zealand way of life, NZTC offers a comprehensive orientation. During orientation, students are taken to key sites around the campus cities and given information about emergency services, safety advice, job opportunities and immigration issues, as well as online learning and the academic requirements of the qualifications.
NZTC offers a number of learning modes to suit student learning style and lifestyle – providing an enjoyable and high-quality learning experience. The college is committed to supporting students through the use of appropriate and engaging technology enabled learning.
Whichever mode of learning you choose, you will need to:
Online is a flexible mode of learning that enables you to obtain an NZQA approved, high-quality qualification without face-to-face attendance requirements. All study is conducted through NZTC’s unique online learning environment – NZTC Online.
All learning materials and academic resources are accessed online to allow you to balance your studies with work and family commitments.
Courses are completed and assessed online, and you are part of an online learning community where you can interact with other students and lecturers through online discussion forums to assist your learning.
This mode of learning blends the flexibility of online learning with face-to-face learning and practical experience, including tutorials, block courses, supervised field practice and work experience.
