The New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education


Contact us

Call free: 0800 CHILDHOOD
(0800 244 534)

Phone: (03) 365 3153

Email: infonzcece@teacher.co.nz

Physical address:
Unit 12 & 13
114 Sawyers Arms Road
Christchurch 8052
New Zealand.

Postal address:
PO Box 5561
Papanui
Christchurch 8542
New Zealand.

Teaching Application Form

Diploma of Teaching (ECE)

Diploma of Teaching (ECE) Brochure

Download Application to Enrol Forms

Application to Enrol Checklist:

  • Completed Enrolment Form (including IRD number and signature)
  • Completed Police Vetting Form (drivers licence or passport copy attached)
  • Completed Referee Form 3x professional references needed, not from family or friends
  • Certified Birth Certificate / Passport / Marriage Certificate (if surname has changed)
  • Certified NCEA Qualifications / Record of Learning (If under 20 years of age)

International students also need to provide:

  • Certified IELTS Certificate Grade 7 in each area (academic)
  • Medical / Travel Insurance for the duration of the year of the course applying for
  • Accomodation type information


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