Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5)

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

17 February 2025

Kura rā (full-time) Monday - Wednesday (9am - 3pm)
Length

Kura Rā (full-time) Mon/Tues 9am-3pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Thur/Fri Self directed learning - 35 weeks full-time, including 6 weeks study break
Total credits

120
Fees

2025: $206 plus $259 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ3048

Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou. Seek knowledge for the sake of your wellbeing.

Ākona ngā tikanga o te reo māori. Aro atu ki tōna wetewete, tōna kounga.

Are you looking to enhance your te reo skills and become more confident in using the language in your everyday life? This programme is designed to provide a complete immersion experience for those who already have a good understanding of te reo Māori.

Kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori

Ngā Aitua (national disasters)
Research into Waka, Mōteatea, Māori folklore, traditional and contemporary stories
Reo ōkawa (formal language)
Composing karakia and waiata
Karakia (prayer)
Waiata (songs)
Whakataukī (proverbs)
Kīwaha (sayings)

Let's kōrero

If you have not studied te reo Māori with us before, you will need to come in for an interview so we can make sure you are studying at the right level.

To learn more about where you should begin, come for a kōrero in Te Toki Pakohe (D Block) or email us.

Kura rā timetable

Career opportunities

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Te Reo Māori NCEA at Level 3 or Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Te Kaupae 4) or equivalent.

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of at least 5.5 issued within the last two years (or equivalent). Refer to NZQA for more information.(external link)

Special Entry

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the programme at the discretion of the selection panel and Curriculum Manager or delegate.

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