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Scholarships of up to $2,500 are available for domestic students enrolling in the mid-year ECE and Primary programmes, having successfully met the programme entry criteria.

ZERO FEES: Study Teacher Education at BTI in 2026 and pay no tuition fees.
Apply now.*Domestic students only. Zero Fees covers the tuition fee only, not levies or any other additional costs.

Important: Applications for the first 2026 intake must be submitted by Monday 5 January 2026.

BTI is not currently offering the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood programme. Applications for this programme are not being accepted at this time.

Teacher Education at BTI

If you wish to be an early childhood, primary or secondary school teacher, you can achieve your qualification at BTI.

BTI began as a Teacher’s Training College: that’s not only an important part of our legacy, it’s a vital part of our future too. All teacher education programmes have been refreshed to align with new requirements, while retaining the heart of BTI’s approach — forming educators with great minds, great hearts, and great practice.

Teachers are highly influential in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi — shaping their confidence, character, and learning for years to come.

Why study Teacher Education at BTI?

Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary pathways
Smaller student-to-staff ratios
Professional placements throughout your programme
Strong relationships with local schools and centres

Formed for Practice

Dedicated and experienced teaching staff
Christian worldview woven through every programme
Flexible study pathways including distance
Field-based learning in authentic settings

Accredited & Recognised

Approved and accredited by NZQA
Leads to provisional Teaching Council certification

Our Programmes

Programme not currently running

Early Childhood Teaching

BTI is currently New Zealand’s only Christian-based provider of an approved ECE degree. Programme details are available for reference only.

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Primary Teaching

Prepare to teach effectively in New Zealand primary schools, supported by relational staff and meaningful field experience.

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Secondary Teaching

Develop into an authentic, agentic and accountable professional equipped to engage confidently with rangatahi in today’s classrooms.

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School of Teacher Education leadership team

Teacher Education is taught from the School of Teacher Education at BTI and kaiako are steadfast in teaching and encouraging the next generation of teachers as well as being constantly inspired to conduct their own research and improve BTI’s classroom practices. 