Program Overview

Intermediate Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 5

Overview

Gain Te Reo skills for the workplace and the Māori-speaking community. This programme focuses on developing skills that enable you to use Te Reo at home, in the workplace, on the marae and in various other contexts.

What will I study

You'll establish strategies to understand increasingly complex language patterns and develop your ability to engage and speak with growing confidence in Te Reo. You'll develop your language skills through face-to-face interactive classes, online resources and activities, live-in wānanga (language workshops) and possibly haerenga (trips) to local landmarks.

Pathway

• Part-time, 1 year

Details

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: Free per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370 per year

Academic Requirements

• NCEA level 2 including 12 credits Te Reo Maori or NZ3045 Te Pokaitaki Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) NZ Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Level 3) or equivalent

Alternative Requirements

Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry

English Requirements

What if English is not my first Language?

• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
  • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment
• If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test
• What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
  • You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills
• Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
  • 5.0 Listening
  • 5.0 Reading
  • 5.0 Writing
  • 5.0 Speaking

Funding assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance

Career opportunities

The popularity and relevance of Te Reo Māori is growing locally and nationally. Developing your ability in Te Reo increases its visibility in communities while providing you with a point of difference. Te Reo Māori will assist you whichever career path you choose

Future career opportunities could include some of the following areas:

• marketing
• business management
• health
• sustainability
• Iwi development
• communications
• broadcasting
• teaching
• strategic advising
• Māori research
• tourism
• administration

Study pathways

On successful completion of this programme, you can continue your journey with our Level 6 New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori, or transition into our Bachelor of Māori Language and Indigenous Studies

Recommended school subjects

• Te Reo Māori
• English
• Maths

Programme details

• Type: Certificate
• Code: NZ3047
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• Credits: 60
• Level: 5
• Additional Equipment/Fees: Advised on enrolment
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part time: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: NZ3047-STRU

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 427 KB
• International Application Form PDF, 358 KB

Area of Interest

• Maori