Teaching Council registration
The Teaching Council regulates early childhood, primary, and secondary school teachers in New Zealand.
Who this pathway suits
Overseas qualified school teachers.
Eligibility at a glance
- Completed teacher education program evaluated as comparable to New Zealand standards by NZQA
- At least 6 weeks of supervised student practicum during study
- High English proficiency: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all bands (or equivalent PTE Academic 65)
- Police clearances and proof of good character
How the process works
- Obtain NZQA Teaching Pre-Approval IQA
- Sit Academic IELTS or PTE
- Submit registration and practicing certificate application
- Obtain Provisional Practising Certificate
Documents you will typically need
- NZQA report, degree certificates, transcripts detailing student teaching practice, police clearances
What to keep in mind
Secondary school teachers and STEM teachers are on the Green List Tier 1, offering immediate Straight to Residence visas.
Official source: Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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