NZQA Approved Tertiary Study in Early Childhood Education.
Course Fees are completely FREE for eligible NZ students who have not studied at Tertiary Level before. Now taking applications for 2024 Intake.
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NZQA Approved Tertiary Study in Early Childhood Education
Bodhi provides hands-on tertiary training to students looking to gain professional qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECE). Created by passionate early childhood educators, Kim & Kerry, our vision is for students to develop a high level of understanding and respect for newborns, infants and toddlers, which will result in a raised level of care and education for children throughout Aotearoa.
Bodhi currently has NZQA approval for two programmes, the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Level 5 & Level 6. If you have not studied at a tertiary level before, you might be eligible to have your course fee’s fully funded by the NZ Govt. You can check your eligibility here.
Bodhi is guided by Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.To learn more about the Code and to view Bodhi's most recent Self Review please click here.
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- Full-time study options and tuition pathways with Bodhi.
- The application process and how to apply.
- Course duration and module details of each course.
- Fees, funded payment options, and eligibility.
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5).
Full-Time Study. Total: 120 Credits | 40 Weeks
This 40 week course is designed for students who want a career in a licensed early learning setting. The course is delivered online so students get to study from the comfort of their own home. The practical component must be completed in a licensed early childhood setting, this ensures that if a student decides to pathway, they will be eligible for Teacher Registration upon graduation with a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).
Applications Open for: Feb 2024 Intake.
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6).
Full-Time Study. Total: 120 Credits | 40 Weeks
This 40 week course deepens students knowledge base and understanding from the previous year. All students must have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Education and Care (Level 5) as a pre-requisite.
Bodhi aims to provide its students with the opportunity to gain the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) so our students can cross-credit and graduate with this qualification which can lead to teacher registration.
Applications Open for: Feb 2024 Intake.