Start Your Early Education Journey
Our early childhood education courses will build your skills and the confidence to teach and nurture infants and young children in their most influential years.
There is an ongoing demand for early childhood teachers which is expected to remain strong.
So if you have a passion for working with children, enjoy being part of a team and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others, then you’ll love our Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses.
You’ll graduate with valuable core skills for the education and care of infants and young children - including having an understanding of Te Whariki, the NZ curriculum.
Find the right option to meet your learning needs with online, streamed and campus-based study options.
Why Choose NZMA?
You may be eligible for FREE study.
Get an introduction to Te Reo and Tikanga Maori
Enjoy smaller class sizes with friendly, helpful tutors on-campus
Or study online in your own time
Build your confidence in our fun and supportive environment
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To find out more about how you move ahead, simply fill out out this form and we will send you more details.
What our early childhood students are saying
"I was a stay-at-home mum, and I was looking for a career, not just a job. I wanted to make a difference within my community and impact young children’s lives."
“I really enjoyed becoming part of a family and learning how to communicate with children, develop a relationship with them, and build trust. After the course finished I continued working with my training families and even now I still spend one night a week with one of my families.”
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Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
This course will enhance your career in the ECE sector through flexible study options, either on campus or through streamed lessons with a tutor. Our goal is to help you develop your academic skills necessary to complete higher level studies in this area.