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New Zealand Graduate School of Education (Grad School) is a private teachers' college in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, New Zealand that offers teacher training for graduates and school improvement services.

04/06/2026

Let's demystify Grad School/NZGSE 🪄
Starting with our very own vocabulary 🟦 🟧

31/05/2026

This week, we spoke with alumna Ruby Watts (Wood) from S55 about how her experience at Grad School prepared her for her first teaching role at Catholic Cathedral College.

Did you know at NZGSE, our teacher interns spend about two-thirds of their time working in schools? It's one of the reasons that over 97% of NZGSE graduates go on to work as teachers

Keen to share your alum story or find out more about our programme?

We would love to hear from you via email or message.

27/05/2026

Every day, teachers get into character at the front of classrooms.
Today just looked a little different 📚

Evie and Ali from intakes S58 and S59 joined in with Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character Day at Hillmorton High School, appearing as a goddess/healer and a hobbit.

21/05/2026

Want to know what tutor feedback actually looks like in today’s classrooms?

Welcome to Feedback Focus, a series sharing snippets of real feedback given by our tutors to interns while they are out on practice in schools across the city. At Grad School (NZGSE), regular teaching practice and consistent feedback are key to how we prepare the next generation of teachers.

Our feedback model gives interns the chance to recognise what they are doing well, while also identifying where they can keep making improvements. It is also an opportunity for tutors to encourage hardworking interns and guide them towards effective classroom practice.

You may notice some Grad School-specific lingo, such as FA, which stands for Full Attention. These terms are part of our specialist teaching processes, developed by co-founder Kevin Knight and taught over the past 30 years to help manage behaviour and create successful classroom environments.

Have any tips or tricks of your own for running a successful lesson? Share them below.

18/05/2026

Applications for our mid-year intake are now open ✨

Thinking about becoming a teacher? You may not have to wait until next year to begin.

Our July intake gives you the chance to start your teaching journey sooner and build momentum now.

Whether you are changing careers, returning to study, or ready for a new direction, mid-year can be the perfect time to begin.

Start your teaching journey this July by requesting an application form via our link in bio.

05/05/2026

Term 2 is in full swing 🏫
This week marks the end of centre block, and next week our interns head into their seven-week teaching practice in primary and secondary schools across Ōtautahi.

Want to know how much time NZGSE interns spend in the classroom? Visit the link below
https://www.nzgse.ac.nz/

04/05/2026

The centre is filled with the sounds of interns' academic presentations and furious typing as they tackle this term's centre block

30/04/2026

Are you curious what teacher training is like at Grad School? Watch as our interns and tutors take you behind the scenes 🎥

23/04/2026

Welcome to Teaching Tips with Grad School ✏️
A series for everyone, from those currently on placement to seasoned teachers looking for a refresh. Have a classroom challenge you want help with? Drop your question in the comments below.

17/04/2026

Congratulations to Regan Kupu Stokes (Nō Ngāi Te Rangi, nō Ingarangi) and Annabel Wilson on receiving the 2026 Storylines Joy Cowley Award for their picture book manuscript, Māhuri Tōtara, Tōtara Haemata | Small Tree Small Tree, Tall Tree Tall Tree.

Kupu is a much valued member of our NZGSE whānau, teaching te reo Māori to our interns and contributing to our Wānanga, formed to develop the expression of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori at Grad School. We are thrilled to see this achievement recognised, and cannot wait to see the book come to life next year. 📚

Address

Level 1 826 Colombo Street
Christchurch
8014

Telephone

+6433778390

Website

http://nzgse.ac.nz/, https://www.nzgse.ac.nz/apply-now

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