Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages – GradDipTESSOL

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a university diploma approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession approved by Senate or its representative

and

b not less than two years’ relevant professional experience and be currently teaching in a New Zealand early childhood, primary or secondary setting

and

c satisfied the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work that they have appropriate training and experience to undertake the programme.

2 A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must follow a programme of the equivalent of two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

3 Of the 120 points required for this graduate diploma, a student must pass:

either

a 120 points from the courses listed in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages Schedule, including at least 75 points above Stage II

or

b at least 105 points from courses listed in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages Schedule, including at least 75 points above Stage II

and

up to 15 points from other courses available at this University. The approval of all Heads of Departments concerned is required.

4 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Coordinator prior to enrolment.

5 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

6 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal course of study which does not conform to these regulations.

7 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.