Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Ako Education_He Korowai Ākonga

He Korowai Ākonga

Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)

Bicultural
Teach kids
Fees apply
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Ako Education_He Korowai Ākonga

Tirohanga whānui

Become a confident primary teacher

Primary school teaching is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of our tamariki. He Korowai Ākonga is a teacher education degree that prepares you for work as a kaiako in primary, or intermediate schools.

This unique qualification embraces Māori philosophies, principles and mātauranga (knowledge), empowering you to become a culturally responsive and reflective practitioner who can work with a diverse range of learners.

Our holistic approach gives you the theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning, as well as incorporating opportunities to gain practical teaching experience. You’ll learn how to plan lessons aligned to the New Zealand curriculum, assess and evaluate learning, and embed concepts from te ao Māori (the Māori world) into your practice.

As a graduate of He Korowai Ākonga you can apply for teacher registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council and start your career in primary teaching.

He aha tāu ka whiwhi?

What you'll gain from this programme

Completing this degree means you’ll be able to:

  • Apply for teacher registration with the New Zealand Education Council

  • Plan, teach and evaluate lessons

  • Create safe, inclusive classrooms grounded in Kaupapa Wānanga principles

  • Use assessment, evidence, feedback and moderation to improve learning

  • Meet ethical, legal and professional responsibilities in New Zealand schools

  • Work with whānau, colleagues and community to support your students’ success

  • Reflect and inquire to keep improving your teaching

Mā te mahi ka ako

Learn by doing

You’ll undertake supervised practicum in primary schools every year of the degree, progressively taking more responsibility for planning, teaching and assessment.

Ngā ara e wātea ana

Where will this take me?

By graduation, you'll be ready to:

Keep studying
Graduates might be eligible to progress to postgraduate programmes such as He Waka Hiringa: Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge.

Seek employment
This degree gets you classroom-ready for primary or intermediate teaching. You could also pursue a diverse range of careers across education, social services and the public sector.

Community involvement
Contribute to whānau and community initiatives that strengthen equitable, culturally grounded learning for tamariki.

He meka

Quick facts

  • Level 7 (Advanced)
  • 360 Credits
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) Level 7
  • Fees apply
  • 3 years

Paearu whakauru

Entry criteria

You can enrol if you:

  • Are 18 years or older

  • Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident

  • Currently reside in New Zealand

  • Complete an application package

  • Provide supportive references from 2 appropriate people within the community and field of education

  • Participate in an interview process

  • Complete and submit the Criminal Convictions Disclaimer form and Police Vetting Information form

  • Complete a pre-entry literacy and numeracy assessment

  • Applicants must successfully complete an assessment equivalent to NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, as a prerequisite for programme admission.

Not sure if you're ready to study for a degree?

Our Study & Employment Skills programme will help you develop the skills you need for success in advanced study.

Fees and scholarships

The 2027 fees for this programme are:

  • Year 1: $5,664 GST inclusive

  • Year 2: $5,375 GST inclusive

  • Year 3: $5,327 GST inclusive

Te wā

Time commitment

This programme is:  

  • Full-time

  • 3 years long

  • 360 credits (120 credits per year)

  • Classroom-based, with wānanga, noho and practicum 

Kōnae ako

Learning modules

These are the modules that you will cover in year 1 of your 3-year degree. 

Year 1 total credits: 120

Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?

Where and when can I learn?

Kaupapa anamata

Upcoming events

Tiaki Tauira

Tiaki Tauira

Māngere Campus

–
15 Canning Crescent, Mangere, Auckland
Free
TI - Kai4kōrero Mangere

Kai4kōrero

Māngere

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15 Canning Crescent, Mangere, Auckland
Free
Kowhaiwhai & Design_

Hastings

Toimairangi Campus

–
705 Heretaunga Street West, St Leonards, Hastings
Free
WTR26 370 TI Drop In Re Enrolment Session (Online)

Online

Drop-in re-enrolment session

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Online
Free
TI - Kai4kōrero Mangere

Kai4kōrero

Waitākere

–
207 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland
Free
Harakeke & Weave

Hastings

Toimairangi Campus

–
705 Heretaunga St West St Leonard's, Hastings
Free
Open Day

Open Day

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8 Te Tahi Street, Whakatane
Free
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Toi Exhibition

Kawerau

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16 Islington Street, Kawerau
Free
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Open Day

Te Kura o te Toroa

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16 Islington Street, Kawerau
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Open Day

Tūkārere Campus

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180 Seventeenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga
Free

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