I want to study at BTI
I’m an international student looking for programmes, entry requirements, study options and how to apply.
Explore study options →Discover flexible, professionally focused study in Tauranga with a supportive higher education community that helps students grow with confidence, clarity, and care.
If you already hold a degree and want a flexible international pathway into early childhood education, this is the key programme to explore first.
Important: this pathway does not lead directly to teacher registration in New Zealand.
Choose the option that best describes you. We’ll point you towards the right information.
I’m an international student looking for programmes, entry requirements, study options and how to apply.
Explore study options →I’m an education agent looking for programme information, application guidance and support for students interested in BTI.
Agent information →BTI offers more than a qualification. It is a place to prepare for meaningful professional practice in a learning environment shaped by support, purpose, and strong relationships.
Students are known, encouraged, and supported throughout their study journey.
Programmes are designed to prepare students for real-world practice and meaningful contribution.
Study options are designed to support different contexts, goals, and stages of life.
Our Christian faith shapes how we teach, learn and care for one another. At BTI, we welcome students from different cultures, backgrounds, faiths and experiences.
Read more about our commitment to inclusive practice and the place of Christ’s love in our community.
Read our approach →Choose a programme that fits your goals. Each card shows the delivery mode and where you need to be based at a glance.
A flexible one-year graduate programme for early childhood education.
Learn moreA one-year professional pathway into early childhood teaching.
Learn moreA one-year graduate pathway into secondary teaching.
Learn moreBuild capability for teacher-aide and education-support roles, with a pathway into Primary Teaching.
Learn morePrepare to teach Year 0–8 through a three-year professional degree.
Learn morePrepare for professional social work practice through a three-year mixed-mode degree.
Learn moreDevelop evidence-informed counselling skills for meaningful professional practice.
Learn moreA simple pathway to help you explore, prepare, and take the next step with confidence.
Begin with the international ECE pathway if that fits your goals, or explore other study options available at BTI.
Review entry requirements, eligibility, and any practical details you need to know.
Connect with BTI directly or work through an approved education agent.
When you are ready, begin your application and prepare for the next stage.
Understand tuition fees and study-related costs for international students.
View feesSend us your student details and we’ll help you assess programme fit, entry requirements, and next steps.
Email student detailsBTI is based in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and liveable regions.
New Zealand is a globally recognised study destination known for its welcoming communities, beautiful environment, and memorable student experience.
Whether you are just starting to explore or ready to apply, BTI is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.