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Te Reo Māori Intermediate

Te Reo Māori Intermediate

Take your understanding of the Māori language beyond “Kia ora!” with the UCOL | Te Pūkenga Te Reo Māori Intermediate.

A student in Te Reo class
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Locations: UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL | Te Pūkenga Horowhenua in Levin, Te Runanga O Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa – Marton

Duration: 10 weeks part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
Week beginning 24 Apr 2023 - Week ending 30 Jun 2023
Week beginning 09 Oct 2023 - Week ending 15 Dec 2023

Masterton
13 Feb 2023 - 03 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
17 Jul 2023 - 18 Sept 2023
09 Oct 2023 - 11 Dec 2023

Whanganui
24 Apr 2023 - 26 June 2023

Levin & Marton
2023 dates TBC

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-freeScholarship info

International Fees:*
Not applicable

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

The UCOL | Te Pūkenga Te Reo Māori Intermediate is designed for people with some experience in Te Reo who are looking to take the next step. You will learn about Māori customs and protocols, both traditional and contemporary while developing basic conversational Te Reo Māori skills.


 Course Hours & Duration

This programme runs for 10 weeks. Per week, your learning will include 2 hours class time approximately.

Timings are:

Manawatu
Monday and Wednesday evenings 6 - 8pm

Wairarapa
Monday evenings 6 - 8pm

Whanganui, Horowhenua & Ngāti Apa

2023 days and times TBC



 Career & Study Outcomes

Successful completion of Te Reo Māori Intermediate programme can further enhance their Te Reo skills with the  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) programme.

 Course Information

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL | Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL | Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL | Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

 Learning Facilities

All ākonga have access to the full range of the  UCOL | Te Pūkenga on-site facilities such as the library, Learning Hubs, study areas and computer labs.

 Domestic Entry Requirements

Applicants much have some basic knowledge of Te Reo. 

Te  Reo Māori for Beginners

OR

Aromatawai ā-waha, kanohi ki te kanohi with programme lecturer and/or Programme Leader.

If you don't have basic Māori language skills, you can opt Te Reo Māori for Beginners programme.

For the domestic learners for whom English is not their first language, a diagnostic test may be used to identify the level of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL | Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL | Te Pūkenga NCEA explained page.

 International Entry Requirements

Please enquire for details

 Advice & Guidance

This programme is intended for learners who have basic level of understanding and ability in Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL | Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

  • National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
  • Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
  • Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
  • Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

 Accreditation

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning Limited, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga is accredited to teach it.

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