College of Education

College of Education

Start Dates 2012 - For First Year Students Only

All other students will find their start dates at Course Groups, Orientation, Timetables and Powhiri

Information regarding Powhiri and any course updates can be found at Course Groups, Orientation, Timetables and Powhiri

Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)  

Christchurch - International 

  • A welcome for international students will be held on 13 February 2012 at the Ilam campus. Further information will be available at International Student Support. Programme orientation begins on Tuesday 14 February at 10am-2pm in Gymnasium 2, College of Education, Dovedale Avenue. On Wednesday 15 February 10am-2pm, there is a Mihi whakatau. Camp will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February. Lectures begin on Monday 20 February.

Christchurch - Domestic  

  • Orientation begins on Tuesday 14 February at 10am-2pm in Gymnasium 2, College of Education, Dovedale Avenue. On Wednesday 15 February 10am-2pm, there is a Mihi whakatau. Camp will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February. Lectures begin on Monday 20 February.

Bachelor of Sport Coaching         

Christchurch - International

  • A welcome for international students will be held on Monday 13 February 2012 at the Ilam campus. Further information will be available at International Student Support. Programme orientation begins on Wednesday 15 February 9am - 2pm in Gymnasium 101 at the College of Education, Dovedale Avenue. The Orientation Sports Tournament will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February. Lectures begin on Monday 20 February.

Christchurch - Domestic 

  • Orientation begins on Wednesday 15 February 9am - 2pm in Gymnasium 101 at the College of Education, Dovedale Avenue. Part of the orientation will involve a Mihi whakatau to welcome first year students onto the campus. The Orientation Sports Tournament will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February. Lectures begin on Monday 20 February.

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)                                       

Distance/FLO - Domestic    

  • On Monday 20 February you will begin a compulsory intensive programme of study and orientation in Christchurch. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to develop study skills and to learn about the qualification, the College and University.
    On your first day you will be required to be at the College of Education at 8.45am to prepare for a pōwhiri (welcome). Please meet outside the College Office (off Dovedale Avenue) at 8.30am. Information about pōwhiri can be found on the College website
    You will be required to attend classes from Monday 20 February until Friday 24 February and Monday 27 February until Wednesday 29 February. On these days you will be expected to be at the College from 9.00am to approximately 4.00pm. The website above will display your timetable for these weeks when it is confirmed.
    The orientation period is an important introduction to the University of Canterbury College of Education and being a student here. There will be opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to learn study skills and to have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin most of your courses.

Christchurch on-campus - Domestic   

  • Your academic year will begin on Monday 20 February with a week of compulsory lectures and orientation activities. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to develop your study skills and to learn about the qualification, the College and University.
    You will be required to be at the College of Education College Office (off Dovedale Avenue) at 8.45am on the first morning to prepare for a pōwhiri (welcome). Information about pōwhiri can be found on the College website. For the rest of the week you will be expected to be at the College from 9.00am to approximately 4.00pm. Further details will be published on the website above when confirmed.
    The orientation period is an important introduction to the University of Canterbury College of Education and being a student here. There will be opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to learn study skills and to have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
    Your usual timetable for subsequent weeks will be given out on the first day.

Christchurch on-campus - International  

  • Your academic year will begin on Monday 20 February with a week of compulsory lectures and orientation activities. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to develop your study skills and to learn about the qualification, the College and University.
    You will be required to be at the College of Education College Office (off Dovedale Avenue) at 8.45am on the first morning to prepare for a pōwhiri (welcome). Information about pōwhiri can be found on the College website. For the rest of the week you will be expected to be at the College from 9.00am to approximately 4.00pm. Further details will be published on the website above when confirmed.
    International students must also attend a compulsory international orientation session. Information about when sessions are available can be found at International Student Support.
    The orientation period is an important introduction to the University of Canterbury College of Education and being a student here. There will be opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to learn study skills and to have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
    Your usual timetable for subsequent weeks will be given out on the first day.

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)         

Christchurch on-campus and Christchurch Distance/FLO - Domestic

  • Your programme begins on Monday 20 February with a compulsory two week orientation to the University of Canterbury, College of Education. This includes an introduction to teaching and tertiary study, school visits and course work. For this period, your days will begin at 9.00am and finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm.
    On-campus and South Island FLO should assemble outside the Henry Field Library at the College of Education (off Dovedale Avenue) at 8.45am on Monday 20 February. From here you will be directed to a room to prepare for the pōwhiri (welcome).
    The orientation programme for FLO (distance) BTchLn students, is included in a two week ‘residential school’ in Christchurch or Rotorua. Travel and accommodation costs associated with residential school are not included in your course fees.

Rotorua and North Island Distance/FLO - Domestic

  • Your programme begins on Monday 20 February with a compulsory two week orientation to the University of Canterbury College of Education. This includes an introduction to teaching and tertiary study, school visits and course work. For this period, your days will begin at 9.00am and finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm. Rotorua (and North Island FLO) BTchLn students will meet at 9am in room F28 at Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua, on Monday 20 February. On enrolment you will receive a letter  by email, from the Rotorua UC Centre coordinator, with more detailed information about your orientation programme.

Nelson - Domestic

  • Your programme begins on Monday 20 February with a compulsory orientation to study at the University of Canterbury, College of Education, Nelson Campus programme. This includes an introduction to teaching and tertiary study, school visits and course work. For this period, your days will begin at 9.00am and finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm. You should assemble at 319 Hardy St at 9.00 am on Monday 20 February. You will be directed to a room to prepare for the pōwhiri (welcome).
    In early February you will receive a letter, from the Nelson campus coordinator, with more detailed information about your orientation programme.

Christchurch on-campus - International

  • Primary international students are required to attend an international orientation at 10.00am on Thursday 16 February. Please assemble in the foyer of the College of Education Office (off Dovedale Ave, Carpark 3) at 9.45am. You will also need to complete your international enrolment on 16 -18 February (see Enrolment Handbook for details). Your programme of study begins on Monday 20 February with a compulsory two week orientation to the University of Canterbury College of Education. This includes an introduction to teaching and tertiary study, school visits and course work. For this period, your days will begin at 9.00am and finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm.
    You should assemble outside the Henry Field Library (off Dovedale Avenue) at 8.45am on Monday 20 February. From here you will be directed to a room to prepare for the pōwhiri (welcome).

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching - 12 month programme

Distance/FLO - Domestic

  • On Tuesday 7 February you will begin a compulsory two-week intensive programme of study and orientation in Christchurch. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to develop study skills and to learn about the qualification, the College and University.
    On your first day you will be required to be at the College of Education at 8.30am to prepare for a pōwhiri (welcome). Please meet outside the College Office (off Dovedale Avenue). Information about pōwhiri can be found on the College website. On the other days of the orientation weeks you will be in College from 9am to 4pm.
    Please ensure that you accept your enrolment offer early in order to receive you distance materials before the start of the intensive period.

Distance/FLO - International

  • On Tuesday 7 February you will begin a compulsory two-week intensive programme of study and orientation in Christchurch. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, to develop study skills and to learn about the qualification, the College and University.
    On your first day you will be required to be at the College of Education at 8.30am to prepare for a pōwhiri (welcome). Please meet outside the College Office (off Dovedale Avenue). Information about pōwhiri can be found on the College website. On the other days of the orientation weeks you will be in College from 9am to 4pm.
    Please ensure that you accept your enrolment offer early in order to receive you distance materials before the start of the intensive period.
    International students must also attend a compulsory international orientation session as part of this programme.

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)                                     

Distance/FLO - Domestic

  • Students should assemble outside the Henry Field Library at the College of Education (off Dovedale Avenue) at 9.00am on Monday 13 February. From here you will be directed to a room to prepare for the pōwhiri (welcome).
    The orientation programme for FLO (distance) GradDipTchLn students, is included in a two week ‘residential school’ in Christchurch. Travel and accommodation costs associated with residential school are not included in your course fees.

Christchurch - Domestic

  • Students should assemble outside the Henry Field Library at the College of Education (off Dovedale Avenue) at 9.00am on Monday 20 February. From here you will be directed to a room to prepare for the pōwhiri (welcome).

Christchurch - International

  • Primary international students are required to attend an international orientation at 10.00am on Thursday 16 February. Please assemble in the foyer of the College of Education Office (off Dovedale Ave, Carpark 3) at 9.45am. You will also need to complete your international enrolment on 15-17 February (see Enrolment Handbook for details).
    Your programme of study begins on Monday 20 February with the Year 1 GradDipTchLn compulsory two week orientation to the University of Canterbury College of Education. This includes an introduction to teaching, school visits and course work. For this period, your days will begin at 9.00am and finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm.
    You should assemble outside the Henry Field Library at the College of Education at 9.00am on Monday 20 February. From here you will be directed to a room to prepare for the powhiri (welcome).

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)                                

Christchurch - International

  • International students are required to attend an international orientation at 10.00am on Thursday 2 February and a GradDipTchLn(Secondary) induction at 10.00am on Friday 3 February. On both days please assemble outside the College of Education, College Office (off Dovedale Ave, Carpark 3) at 10.00am.
    Please note that we advise you to arrive in New Zealand a few days prior to orientation in order to settle in.
    Classes commence on Tuesday 7 February.

Christchurch - All GradDipTchLn Students                                                      

  • Friday 3 February, 10.00am
    You are required to attend an induction for all GradDipTchLn(Sec) students. Please assemble outside the College of Education, College Office (off Dovedale Ave, Carpark 3).
    Classes commence on Tuesday 7 February.