Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ is a private New Zealand tertiary provider based in Auckland and partner schools. Its NZQA degree record includes study in school-based teacher education, community action and social impact.
University highlights
- An employment-based teacher-training model designed around educational equity and learning in partner schools.
What makes this institute stand out
- Choose Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ for a more specialised route into school-based teacher education, community action and social impact.
- Private-provider scale and subject focus can support applied learning, but students should verify the exact active programme, delivery site, intake, fees and student-protection arrangements before enrolling.
Why Study at Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ?
Registered with NZQA and recorded with degree or postgraduate accreditation at NZQCF Levels 7–10. NZQA Category 1 (highest current EER category under the register's published category definitions).
| Programme | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) (Level 7) | PG Diploma/Certificate | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7) | PG Diploma/Certificate | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Master of Community Action & Social Impact | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Master of Community Action & Social Impact (Level 9) | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education (Level 8) | PG Diploma/Certificate | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Community Action and Social Impact (Level 8) | PG Diploma/Certificate | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (Level 8) | PG Diploma/Certificate | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Tekau: 10 Years of Participants on the Teach First NZ Programme | Others | — | — | ● Closed |
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Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
PG Diploma/Certificate
- Passport
Most international tertiary students need an appropriate student visa. The Fee Paying Student Visa can be granted for up to four years, costs from NZD 850, and currently shows 80% of applications completed within eight weeks. Immigration New Zealand strongly encourages applying about three months before intended travel.
Processing time: 80% of Fee Paying Student Visas within 8 weeks
It is listed by NZQA as a registered private training establishment with degree or postgraduate accreditation. Its current provider category is 1; verify the exact active programme and delivery site before enrolment.
An employment-based teacher-training model designed around educational equity and learning in partner schools. Its specialist focus may suit students seeking school-based teacher education, community action and social impact, subject to current programme availability and entry requirements.
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