TESSOL Further Study Awards
Learn about TESSOL (Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages) further study awards, including who’s eligible to apply and how to make an application.
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Teachers in state and state-integrated schools and early learning services can apply for a TESSOL Further Study Award to study at a graduate or postgraduate level. Applications close on Sunday, 21 May 2023.
Eligibility
You can apply if you:
- are a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand resident
- work full-time or part-time in a state-funded school, or early childhood education service are a New Zealand registered teacher in roles including:
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- Subject and class teachers
- Bilingual teachers
- Specialist ESOL teachers
- Members of the senior leadership team
- SENCO
- Learning support coordinators
- RTLB
- Early childhood educators
- have previously been awarded a Ministry of Education TESSOL Scholarship and have successfully completed one year of study or have completed the equivalent courses through self-funded study.
- are intending to undertake study at one of the following institutions:
- The University of Auckland (Faculty of Education)
- Waikato Institute of Technology
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Massey University
- University of Canterbury (College of Education)
If you are considering study at another institution contact info.esol@education.govt.nz. These awards don’t cover CELTA or other privately run TESOL courses.
What the award covers
The study award will contribute to the tuition fees for up to 30 credits - to a maximum of $2500.
It will contribute towards courses undertaken between July 2023 and June 2024.
The award doesn’t cover student levy, enrolment or textbook fees.
If successful, a payment will be made to the recipient’s school or ECE. If there are additional costs it will be up to the recipient to cover these.
Note: these study awards may not be available on an annual basis. Successful applicants cannot defer their study award.
Recipient responsibilities
The recipient will be responsible for:
- enrolling in the course/s and beginning the proposed study within 12 months of the award being granted
- arranging payment (or reimbursement) of the course tuition fees from their school or ECE
- completing online MOE evaluation form
- notifying the Migrant, Refugee and International Education Team of any changes in employment as this may affect eligibility.
How to apply
Applications for 2023 close on Sunday, 21 May 2023.
Before applying for a study award, applicants need to check that their chosen course of study is available and that they meet the course enrolment requirements.
To apply, click on the APPLY button below and complete the online application form.
You will need the following information about your school/ECE service to complete the application:
- Completed supplementary information form [DOCX, 22 KB] signed by your principal
Successful applicants will be advised by Friday 9 June, 2023.
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