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King’s EducationWe would like to extend a special welcome to King’s Education where we can help you reach your goals. We invite you to join us at our wonderful school to learn, and enjoy yourself at the same time.

Why Choose Christchurch?• Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island

• Christchurch has distinctive summer and winter seasons, local activities include skiing, sailing, golf, kayaking and surfi ng

• Museum, Art Gallery, Market Stalls, Aquarium and Cultural Arts Centre within walking distance of the city centre

• Christchurch has more parks than any other city in New Zealand

• It is 22% cheaper to live in Christchurch than it is to live in Auckland

• Students at King’s benefi t from being very close to the library, city shops and eating establishments, as well as being handy to the excellent transport systems

• Top quality education in a pleasant, safe, learning environment

• Friendly helpful people

Early Childhood Education Industry In 2012 all early childhood teachers in New Zealand will be required to be qualifi ed. This combined with an increased demand for early childhood centres to cater for a growing population means New Zealand is facing signifi cant shortages of qualifi ed early childhood teachers.

Qualifi ed teachers in most overseas countries are able to convert their qualifi cations and experience to enable them to work as registered teachers in New Zealand. King’s will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confi dence to fi nd and retain work in New Zealand.

How Can King’s Help Me?• King’s is an experienced education provider,

with registered approval from the New Zealand Qualifi cations Authority (NZQA) and delivers only Government approved courses

• Modern, central city location in the ‘heart’ of Christchurch

• Up-to-date equipment including interactive audio visual theatres and online teaching

• Quality teachers, some with university teaching experience and credentials

• King’s specialise in providing a range of training courses for international students

Finding Employment in New ZealandKing’s Certifi cate in Early Childhood Education Orientation helps teachers to become more employable in New Zealand. It equips teachers with:

• Knowledge of what to expect in the workplace

• Strategies to meet possible work-based problems

• Awareness of the way early childhood centres are structured in New Zealand

• Awareness of the changes you may have to make to your teaching style

Immigrants seeking employment have an advantage with King’s Certifi cate in ECO. Employers can be assured that you understand the philosophy and requirements of New Zealand early childhood centres. You can be confi dent at negotiating higher rates of pay that are appropriate to your qualifi cations and experience.

King’s Education Certifi cate in New Zealand

Early Childhood Education Orientation (ECO)This course is an intensive twelve-week orientation programme for immigrants wanting to work as early childhood teachers in New Zealand. It is designed to orientate teachers to New Zealand culture and lifestyle, the expectations of the New Zealand early childhood education workplace and to Te Whariki – the New Zealand Early Childhood Education Curriculum.

It is common for new immigrants to face cultural and dialect issues in a new country. This course is designed to ensure your immigration to New Zealand is a success, because it will provide the opportunities for you to learn about the particular early childhood environment of New Zealand. It will help you to create successful relationships with your new teaching colleagues and the parents and children who attend the centres where you will be working.

On completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate awareness of the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes required of an early childhood teacher working in New Zealand. You will have suitable tools and new skills which will empower you to be active members of your new community.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have:

• An Education qualifi cation from overseas

• Relevant teaching experience

• Preliminary registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council.

• A minimum English language level of IELTS 7.0

or equivalent across all four skill areas.Start DatesStarts fi rst Monday of each month.

Steps to Becoming a Registered Teacher in New Zealand

Apply to NZQA to have your education training assessed for early childhood education teaching in New Zealand.1Get your English level to 7.0 IELTS in all 4 skill areas.2Apply to the New Zealand Teacher’s Council for preliminary registration as an early childhood teacher.3Come to King’s to gain an NZQA approved Certifi cate in Early Childhood Orientation (for work in New Zealand).4

Gain a job in NZ teaching young children.*5

Course ContentThree components to support the successful long-term immigration of each early childhood teacher will be covered in the course.

• Introduction to Aotearoa / New Zealand and the Te Whariki-Early Childhood Curriculum

• Professional Skills of an Early Childhood Teacher in New Zealand

• Diversity in the Early Childhood setting.

You can expect classes to include; short lectures, class discussions, refl ective learning sessions, peer tutoring, class readings, videos / DVDs, practical obvservation exercises and role plays.

*Gaining a job in NZ is solely at the discretion of Immigration NZ

the very best in education, facilities and student support services

You can expect the best at King’s

King’s Education LimitedCorner Madras and Cashel Streets, Level 3 CTV Building, 249 Madras Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 962 7390 Fax: +64 3 962 7447 Email: enrol@kingseducation.co.nz

Our courses have been approved by the New Zealand Qualifi cations Authority (NZQA).King’s Education has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/international.

www.kingseducation.co.nz

“Welcome to King’s Education. We hope that you will find your time with us memorable and rewarding. We look forward to seeing you successfully reaching your goals.”

- Brian Taylor, Managing Director

FREE rice, tea and coffee

FREE weekly activities, which may include: horse-riding, cooking, gondola ride, cultural experience, boating on the Avon River, etc.ECO Course Cost:

12 Weeks $4,500 ($375 per week) FREE weekly King’s English Assessment - IELTS-based

FREE computer and internet access in most classrooms

FREE airport pick-up for homestay students

FREE assistance with immigration enquiries

FREE academic course planning advice

FREE bilingual speaking counsellors

King’s Education is located just a short walk to Christchurch’s city centre and its attractions.

Public LibraryMuseumArt Gallery Gardens & Parks ShoppingTransportationAsian Food CourtArts Centre