Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners – PGCertTLDL

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching

or

(iii) completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession

and

b at least two years of prior professional experience in a New Zealand early childhood education centre, primary or secondary school.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

4 A student enrolled in this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

6 A student enrolled in this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirement as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners Schedule.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 The requirements for this postgraduate certificate must be completed on a part-time basis.

9 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.