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Take your passion for learning and teaching to new heights by getting a nationally recognised teaching qualification at UCOL | Te Pūkenga. We'll help you mature into a fantastic teacher!

The New Zealand education system is one of the best in the world. We have achieved this by inspiring individuals to learn, teach and support our tamariki and rangatahi throughout their learning journey. At UCOL | Te Pūkenga, we nurture and motivate our students to become world-class teachers. With us, you will have a wonderful learning experience facilitated and supported by our skilled lecturers, learning advisors and educational institutes in our community. You will learn about teaching, education systems, culture and society, teaching best practices and techniques, and gain practical experience.

With UCOL | Te Pūkenga, you can study towards a certificate, diploma or bachelor’s in adult and early childhood education.

There is no more rewarding job than teaching! So explore what we offer, and feel free to talk to us!

  • A photograph of UCOL Student Bree Hooper-Whiti performing Taekwon-Do.

    Bree Hooper-Whiti

    NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Student

    Bree balances study and representing her team and country at Taekwon-Do with focus and determination.

    Meet Bree
  • Brianna Billaney - Early Childhood Education Graduate

    Brianna Billaney

    Early Childhood Education Graduate

    Early Childhood Education runs in the family for Brianna Billaney. After finishing high school, Brianna was considering studying science until she was told about UCOL Horowhenua’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes.

    Meet Brianna
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