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Sabbaticals, study awards and study grants

We offer a range of sabbaticals, study awards and study support grants for primary, secondary and area school teachers
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Last updated 14 May 2024

Sabbaticals

Our sabbaticals give you the opportunity to spend time away from the classroom to complete a professional learning activity, as well as time for reflection and rejuvenation.

Study awards  

Our study awards give you the opportunity to complete part-time or full-time study in an area you are interested in and passionate about.

Study support grants

Our study support grants enable you, as a secondary or area school teacher, to undertake study and/or research while continuing to teach.

Our sabbaticals, study awards and grants

Primary Teachers’ Study Award
Upskill and develop your teaching career with a study award
Study award information
Primary Teachers’ Sabbatical
Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
Sabbatical information
Secondary Teachers' Study Award and Support Grant
Upskill and develop your teaching career with a study award or support grant
Award and grant information
Secondary Teachers' Sabbatical
Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
Sabbatical information
Secondary Senior Managers' Sabbatical
Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
Sabbatical information
Area School Teachers' Study Award and Support Grant
Upskill and develop your teaching career with a study award or support grant
Award and grant information
Area School Teachers' Sabbatical
Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
Sabbatical information
Teachers' Kaupapa Māori/Māori-Medium Education Study Award
Upskill and develop your teaching career with a study award
Study award information
Teachers' Bilingual Education Study Award
Improve your knowledge and proficiency in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and develop your skills as a bilingual or immersion teacher with a study award
Study award information
Guidance Counsellor Training Study Award
This award supports you on your journey to becoming a guidance counsellor
Study award information
Kindergarten Head Teachers' Sabbatical
Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
Sabbatical information
Queen Elizabeth II Technicians' Study Award
Upskill and develop your career as a technician with a study award
Study award information

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