AustraLearn offers the largest choice of teacher education programs in Australia and New Zealand. Primary and Secondary teaching programs are available. We recommend you aim to select the program and university that fits best for you, so first decide if you want to do Primary or Secondary teaching and then consider the type of university and location you would like to be in. This will help you narrow the field of choice.

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Primary Teacher Education Programs

Secondary Teacher Education Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

   

University	Program	Duration	Intake
Bond University	Postgraduate Diploma of Education	1 year	Jan/May/Sept
Central Queensland University	Graduate Diploma of Learning & Teaching	1 year	February
Edith Cowan University	Graduate Diploma of Education	1 year	February
Griffith University	Master of Teaching Graduate Diploma of Education	1.5 yrs 1 year	February February
James Cook University	Master of Teaching Graduate Diploma of Education	1.5 yrs 1 year	February February
La Trobe University	Master of Teaching Graduate Diploma of Education	2 years  1 year	Feb/July Feb/July
Macquarie University	Bachelor of Education (Grad Entry)	2 years	February
Massey University - NZ	Graduate Diploma in Teaching	1 year	Feb/July
Monash University	Graduate Diploma of Education	1 year	February
Murdoch University	Graduate Diploma of Education Bachelor of Education (Grad Entry)	1 year 2 years	February February
Queensland University of Technology	Graduate Diploma of Education Bachelor of Education (Grad Entry)	1 year 2 years	February Feb/July
University of Auckland - NZ	Graduate Diploma in Teaching	1 year	January
University of Canberra	Bachelor of Education (Grad Entry)	2 years	February
University of Canterbury - NZ	Graduate Diploma of Teaching & Learning	15 mths	Feb/July
University of Melbourne	Master of Teaching	1.5/2yrs	February
University of Newcastle	Master of Teaching	2 years	February
University of Otago - NZ	Graduate Diploma of Teaching	1 year	Feb/July
University of South Australia	Master of Teaching	1.5/2yrs	Feb/July
University of Sydney	Master of Teaching (Bachelor of Teaching)	1.5/2yrs	February
University of Tasmania	Bachelor of Teaching	2 years	February
University of Waikato - NZ	Graduate Diploma of Teaching	1 year	January
University of Wollongong	Graduate Diploma in Education	1 year	February
Victoria University of Wellington - NZ	Graduate Diploma in Teaching	1 year	February

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What types of Teacher Education programs are available?

If you have not yet completed a Bachelors degree, you should apply for the Bachelor of Education, which is usually four years. If you already have a Bachelors degree (in an area other than education), you can choose from the following programs:

Graduate Diploma of Education – 1 year
Bachelor of Education–Graduate Entry – 1.5 to 2 years
Master of Teaching – 1.5 - 2 years

All programs are available for primary or secondary teaching. Not all programs are available at all universities.

What is the difference between a one and a two year program?

The difference is due to different regulations required to become teachers in each state of Australia and in New Zealand, just as there are different requirements in the provinces of Canada or in the States of the U.S. The different program lengths reflect each state’s requirements for their teachers. We recommend you consider the program that best fits with your Provincial Teacher Registration or State Teacher Registration requirements for ease of transfer back to Canada or the U.S.

Do the programs include a teacher practicum?

Yes, all of the Teacher Education programs include lengthy practicum experience ranging from 40 to 100 days depending on the program and may also provide the opportunity for practicums in other countries, including South Africa, Fiji, China, and Malaysia. 
 

Can I stay in Australia or New Zealand and teach after I complete my program?

Yes, you will be qualified to teach in the state or country in which you have completed your program. 
 

Will the program transfer back to Canada or the U.S.?

A teaching qualification from Australia or New Zealand will allow you to register as a teacher in Canada or the U.S. To learn more about the registration process, we recommend you contact your Provincial College of Teachers or the Education Board in your state. Canadians, click HERE for links to information about the transferability of programs.

How much does a Teacher Education program cost?

Tuition costs range from CAD/USD 14,000 – 23,000, depending on your choice of program. We recommend you allow an additional CAD/USD 15,000 – 18,000 to cover living costs.

What is the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Assessment and how will that affect my application?

 The NZQA assesses your undergraduate degree to ensure it is of the same standard as a degree in New Zealand. In most cases the assessment can be completed at any time during your teacher education program.

Talk to AustraLearn about this process.