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Te Reo Māori Intermediate

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

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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: 10 weeks part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
28 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
30 Apr 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
06 Oct 2025 - 08 Dec 2025
08 Oct 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Whanganui
01 May 2025 - 26 June 2025
09 Oct 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Masterton
29 Apr 2025 - 01 Jul 2025
15 Jul 2025 - 16 Sept 2025
07 Oct 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Levin
01 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-free

Scholarship info

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees-free

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The UCOL 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.


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

Timings are:

Manawatū
Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm

Wairarapa
Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm

Whanganui
Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm

Horowhenua 
Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm

Marton
Wednesdays, 9-11am

Ngāti Apa

2025 days and times TBC



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

Applicants must 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).

 

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

Please enquire for details

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 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).


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