New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 

at Toi Ohomai, Rotorua

International applicants applying to Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology must submit verified/certified academic transcripts. A certified document is a photocopy of the original document, signed as being a true and accurate copy. To be considered a verified copy it must have:

• The words ‘original sighted’
• The name and signature of the person sighting the original document
• The date the original was sighted
• The institution/organisation stamp or handwritten institution/organisation name

 The original documents can be submitted for verification by any one of the following:

• Notary Public
• An authorised education agent
• The New Zealand Consulate or Embassy

Apart from transcripts, applicants need to submit the following documents for courses level 1 to 6:

• High school certificates or diplomas
• Results from last year at high school
• Academic record from university or previous tertiary provider
• Photocopy of the front page of passport with photo ID and details
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Detailed CV/resume
• Some creative courses may require a portfolio of relevant work
• Financial documents

Additional documents required for Level 7 and 8 courses are:

• A 400-word SOP
• Current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of three years’ work experience

Additional documents required for Level 9 courses are:

• A 400-word SOP
• Current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of three years’ work experience
• Evidence of at least one year of work experience in a managerial position

At least two professional letters of recommendation (LORs)

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is one of the most prominent institution for higher studies in New Zealand. The institute has more than 47,000 graduates and over 26,000 employers. Toi Ohomai is among the top choices of international students and the institute hosts more than 5,300 international students. This figure is raised by 88% as compared to the numbers of 2022. With 90%, student's satisfaction rate the institute continues to offer quality education to its students. Toi Ohomai provides more than 150 programs for its students.