Applying for teacher registration and certification
Register as a teacher and apply for your practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Last updated 21 November 2024
Registration and certification is the way we make sure that all teachers are qualified and capable to teach in New Zealand.
What you need to do
To enter the teaching profession in New Zealand you need to register as a teacher and apply for a practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Apply
Apply for teaching registration and your practising certificate with the Teaching Council
Check out our info sheet in the popular resources section, which shows the steps involved, initiatives available, and pathways to support you in kick-starting your teaching career.
Contact information
For more information on teacher registration and certification, contact the Teaching Council.
