Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Bilingual) (Level 3)
19 Weeks
Whangārei, Ngāwhā, Dargaville & Rawene

Extend your Te Reo! Increase your understanding of Te Reo for your career and personal development.

Extend your Te Reo

Do you have an intermediate-level understanding and ability in the use of Te Reo? This course is intended for those who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori, or have a personal and/or professional interest in te reo Māori.

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to communicate in te reo with some independence and confidence in everyday whānau, marae, social/community, workplace and/or academic contexts; and in Māori environments where they feel comfortable. 

What you will learn

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • use te reo vocabulary and grammatical structures at an intermediate level as an expression of mana tangata;
  • use te reo Māori at an intermediate-level to show an understanding of their connections to the land and the environment, prominent places, people, histories and stories, as an expression of mana whenua;
  • use te reo at an intermediate-level in selected contexts to develop a growing knowledge base of, and an emerging respect for te reo, as an expression of mana reo;
  • use te reo Māori at an intermediate-level to achieve tasks and guide others in specified contexts as an expression of mana ao tūroa.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to understand follow, and respond to instructions given in English.
  • be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

All applicants must:

  • Be at least 16 years old at the time of enrolment into the programme;
  • Demonstrate an introductory competence in Te Reo Māori; and
  • Reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme.

Intakes & Applications

Dates & Bookings

This programme is not open to international students.

Youth Guarantee Fund*

If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund. To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
  • Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.

Priority places will be given to students who:

  • have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
  • have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.

All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status is required. Programme entry criteria may apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.

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Whangārei, Ngāwhā, Dargaville & Rawene
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3)
Dates:
February & July
TBC
Delivery:
Full Time
Price:
Fees:
Fees Free
(2023)
| Fees Free with Youth Guarantee*
Price:
Fees:
TBC
| Fees Free with Youth Guarantee*
International
International Fees:
(2023)
International
International Fees:
(2024)
Price:
TBC
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All fees are in New Zealand Dollars and are approximate only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Unless otherwise stated, the fees shown are for domestic students only. For programmes longer than one academic year in duration, the fees quoted are for the first year. Final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study.

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Additional Information

About Te Pūkenga

Following the Government’s announcement of its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, please be assured that your programme of study or training will continue as planned while we work through the details of how this change will be implemented.

We are committed to ensuring that organisational changes that need to be made to meet the Government’s expectations do not impact the delivery of our programmes and training for our learners and employers.

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Key Information for students - Qualification Information from the NZ Government.
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