This Level is the first part of a 36-week programme, New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo Māori (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 2.
This is an interactive bilingual beginner’s level Māori language programme. This programme level will introduce the learner to conversational Māori language and basic tikanga Māori.
40 weeks full-time (20 weeks Level 1 and 20 weeks Level 2)
No tuition fees
If you want to learn some basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to start at Level 1. Whether you want to use Te Reo Māori at home with the kids or in the workplace, this interactive programme will have you speaking with confidence in no time.
You will start with how to correctly pronounce Māori words, names, and place names. We’ll teach you basic greetings and how to introduce yourself, as well as how to understand and follow tikanga (protocols). Our Kaiako (tutors) are experienced with teaching beginners, and you’ll be with other Tauira (students) who have the same aspirations to learn our indigenous language.
Te Reo Māori has become a part of the educational landscape of Aotearoa. Past graduates have been newsreaders, public figures, teachers, school principals and businesspeople - many who have advanced to higher levels of study in Te Reo Māori.
You will learn:
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
You must complete both Level 1 and Level 2 to receive the qualification. You will automatically be enrolled into Level 2 once you enrol into this course.
Aotearoa
This kōnae ako introduces ākonga (students) to the pronunciation of Māori words, sounds, informal greetings, and farewells as well as the teaching methodology of Te Ako Whakatere.
Whakapapa
This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to understanding and using numbers. Ākonga are also able to introduce themselves in a formal and informal setting.
Wāhi
This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the language of objects, people, body parts and locations. Ākonga then have the opportunity to follow and gives some simple instructions.
Te Wā
This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the language of time, days of the week, months, seasons of the year and dates.
Te Reo Māori skills will be useful in everyday life in Aotearoa. They'll also be great if you work in education, Māori organisations, media or anywhere you deal with the public.
On completion of this programme, graduates will have developed an understanding and knowledge of:
Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age (unless an exemption from attending school has been granted) at the commencement of the programme. An exemption from attending school may be granted by a person designated under sections 21 or 26 of the Education Act 1989, by a school principal from a school in which the prospective tauira is registered, or by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Education.
Open entry, however applicants should have little or no knowledge of Te Reo Māori and must attend an information sharing hui with a kaiako before enrolment.
Language Requirements
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English must provide evidence of:
To successfully complete the New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Bilingual) (Level 2) students will need:
Successful completion of the Level 1 part of this programme will lead you to Level 2, the second part of the programme. Once you have completed both levels, you will have completed your qualification in New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Bilingual) (Level 2).
Please Note: Students failing to attend for 80% of the timetabled programme hours may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm