Purpose-designed classrooms, a specialist early childhood library, student common rooms and kitchen facilities are available on campus. And our students are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our range of support services available to help you succeed in your studies and our open door policy means that you can call, eMail or stop by to see us when you need support.
LIBRARY
We have one of the largest specialist early childhood libraries in the country with over 20,000 titles. You can browse the shelves, search our online catalogue, or utilise any of the multimedia items available, including DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes and videotapes. There’s also computer and internet access, photocopy facilities and space for individual and small group learning. Our friendly campus librarians are on stand-by to help you get the most out of our extensive library and online databases.
ACADEMIC SKILLS SUPPORT TEAM (ASk)
ASk is a team of lecturers dedicated to supporting you in the development of your academic skills. They can assist you with:
- Academic writing
- Interpreting essay questions
- APA referencing
- Research database skills
- Punctuation and grammar
- IELTS practice exams
- Time management skills
- Making the most out of NZTC Online
IT HELP DESK
For any IT-related challenges, help is at hand. Our team offer extended hours to resolve any technical issues you might have, giving clear guidance without the ‘techy talk.’
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is credit towards your chosen program at NZTC for courses which you have successfully completed at other tertiary providers.
RPL is assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to apply for RPL you will be required to pay a $95.00 application fee. This fee covers the cost involved in the assessment process of RPL. Students are required to pay the fee prior to their RPL assessment and interview with NZTC.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Our Pastoral Support team is here to help you deal with any personal issues that may affect your performance as a student. Pastoral Support regularly supports students through health and family issues, and can direct you to external support agencies should you require them.
HELPING YOU SETTLE IN
If you are not from New Zealand, we appreciate that there will be things you want and need to know. We have a wealth of information available on the international section of our website, covering key areas such as accommodation, medical and travel insurance and eligibility for health services.
CAREER SUPPORT
NZTC provides career guidance to international students through its program specific career guides and access to a network of potential early childhood employers through New Zealand. Career guides for NZTC qualification are available on request.
NZTC Graduates work in a range of early childhood related roles including:
- Early childhood teacher
- Kindergarten teacher
- Nanny
- Social worker
- Lecturer
- Early intervention teacher
- Centre manager
- Counsellor
- Curriculum advisor and more
ORIENTATION
To help our international students familiarise themselves with the College and the New Zealand way of life, we offer a comprehensive orientation. During orientation, students are taken to key sites around the city and given information about emergency services, safety advice, job opportunities, immigration issues and the early childhood sector in New Zealand, as well as online learning and academic requirements of our programs.
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