Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)
A flexible one-year graduate programme for early childhood education.
Learn MoreImportant: this pathway does not lead directly to teacher registration in New Zealand.
Whether you are exploring study for yourself or supporting students as an education agent, here is the best place to begin.
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.
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.
A one-year professional pathway into early childhood teaching.
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A simple pathway to help you explore, prepare, and take the next step with confidence.
BTI is based in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and liveable regions.