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Study Primary or Secondary Teaching at BTI in 2025 and pay no fees*. Make a difference in the lives of Tamariki in Aotearoa. Study Distance Online.
*Applies to tuition fees only.

Online Information Evening

7pm - 31st Oct / 4th Dec
Meet our educators, experience the culture of BTI, and what we have to offer.

Become Someone's Change-maker

Applications are open for 2025 study.
Teacher Education & Social Practice
Study onsite or distance online.

Become Someone's
Life-line

Study to be a social worker or counsellor at BTI. Serve others in heart and mind and make a difference in the lives of those in your community.

Find out more about Social Practice

Our unique online postgraduate micro-credentials, diploma and master's degree programmes are now available to offshore learners.

Find out more about postgraduate programmes

Become Someone's
Dream-weaver

Study to become a teacher and inspire children to become the best that they can be.

Find out more about Teacher Education

Programmes of study

Prepare for your career with our undergraduate programmes in Teaching, Counselling, and Social Work, or advance your expertise through postgraduate leadership or trauma response studies.

NEW! Trauma-Informed Study

Be equipped with the tools needed to support those experiencing trauma with in your professional practice.
In 2025 we will be offering two new trauma focussed majors for our Professional Practice Programmes:

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service
Trauma-Responsive Therapy

NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways

Develop essential skills in communication, academic writing, and career preparation. This certificate is designed to help you transition into higher education or the workforce with confidence.

Teacher Education

Prepare for a rewarding career in early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching. Gain practical experience and a strong theoretical foundation to inspire the next generation.

Social Work and Counselling

Empower individuals and communities. These programmes equip you with the tools to navigate complex social challenges and offer meaningful support as a qualified social worker or counsellor.

Postgraduate

Advance your career with specialized qualifications in trauma response, leadership, or education. Our postgraduate programmes are designed to deepen your expertise and expand your professional impact.

Make a difference to individuals, whanau and communities in your career.

News & updates

Read the latest news from BTI

Two people, a man and a woman, smiling and raising their arms in celebration, symbolizing achievement and positivity.

Celebrating NZQA Approval of BTI’s New Trauma-Responsive Programmes

8 November 2024

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BTI Announces New Research Funding for 2024-2025

15 October 2024

Screenshot of the Pātaka mentoring and resourcing website sign-up page for teachers.

Supporting Mentors and Educators: Introducing Pātaka – A Resource Hub for Teachers

1 October 2024

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BTI receives high praise from NZQA Approval Panel for new Master and postgrad Diploma Trauma-Responsive Programmes

30 September 2024

Scholarships are available for mid-year start ECE and Primary Programmes: Learn More