Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Noho learning
Learn together through immersive noho weekends
Tirohanga whānui
Immerse yourself in te reo Māori.
From the very beginning, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive full immersion environment with an experienced kaiako who understands what it takes to help you progress to a conversational ability.
You’ll learn with others and be encouraged to think, speak, and interact in te reo Māori, building your confidence step by step. Kia kaha!
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Continue into higher-level immersion programmes such as Level 5 and beyond
Apply your reo confidently in professional settings, adding value in public and private sectors
Support whānau, marae, and hapori as an active reo speaker and role model
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
Your reo journey is supported through active use. You’ll:
Take part in noho marae and wānanga that immerse you in reo and tikanga
Practice conversations, group discussions, and debates entirely in te reo
Compose and present written work in reo, supported by kaiako guidance
Strengthen your ability to use reo in authentic, everyday settings
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
By the end, you'll be able to:
Keep studying
Continue with our Level 5, Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi or other reo Māori programmes that build advanced fluency and cultural knowledge.
Use at work
Strengthen your current role with deeper reo capability — especially in education, community, and service sectors.
Community involvement
Use your reo to support kaupapa Māori, participate more confidently on the marae, and encourage language use within your whānau and hapori.
He meka
Quick facts
- Levels 3 & 4 (Intermediate)
- 120 Credits
- 40 Weeks
- NZ Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki) Level 3 & NZ Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki) Level 4
- No fees
- NZQA Accredited
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
You can enrol if you:
Are 16 years or older
Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident
Currently reside in New Zealand
Have completed a te reo Māori qualification at Level 2 OR
Pass an assessment of your reo level
Attend an information sharing hui with a kaiako
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
120 credits
38 weeks long (includes holiday breaks)
Noho-based, with workshops and weekly tutorials
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
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Where and when can I learn?
No classes are currently open for application.
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