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Te Reo Māori for Beginners

Let us introduce you to basic Te Reo Māori language with the UCOL Te Reo Māori for Beginners.

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Quick info

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin, Te Runanga O Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa – Marton

Duration: 9-10 weeks part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
16 Jul 2025 - 17 Sep 2025

Whanganui
TBC for Term 4

Masterton
28 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
06 Oct 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Levin
17 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-free

Scholarship info

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees-free

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Te Reo Māori for Beginners is a relaxed conversational style course that will introduce you to basic Te Reo Māori language. Learn greetings and farewells, numbers, asking and saying how you are, basic mihimihi, pronunciation and rules of the Marae (dos and don’ts when visiting a Marae).

This programme runs for 9-10 weeks. Per week, your learning will include 2 hours of class time.

Timings are:

Manawatū 
Monday or Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm

Wairarapa
Monday evenings, 6-8pm

Horowhenua
Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm

Whanganui 
Thursday evenings, 6-8pm

Ngāti Apa

2025 days and times TBC


Successful completion of Te Reo Māori Beginner programme can further enhance their Te Reo skills with Te Reo Māori Intermediate programme.


All ākonga have access to the full range of the UCOL on-site facilities such as the library, learning hubs, study areas and computer labs.

Open entry.

For the domestic ākonga 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).

 

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

Please enquire for details

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).


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