List of approved institutions and settings
Approved institutions and settings
To renew a practising certificate, teachers are required to have completed satisfactory recent teaching or undertaken a teacher refresh process.
An 'approved institution' is an organisation other than an early childhood centre, school or kura that has been approved by the Council for renewal of a practising certificate. If you work at one of these approved institutions your teaching experience can still be recognised and count towards the renewal of your practising certificate.
For information about what is needed to renew your practising certificate please visit Renewing a practising certificate.
| Approval date | Institution/setting | Expiry of current approvals |
|---|---|---|
10/07/2023 | Autism NZ | Jul 2026 |
29/08/2025 | CCS Disability Action | Sep 2028 |
30/11/2023 | Christchurch Secondary Schools AE Consortium | Nov 2026 |
30/11/2023 | Code Avengers | Nov 2026 |
30/11/2023 | Cognition Education | Nov 2026 |
06/03/2024 | Core Education | Mar 2027 |
11/06/2024 | Drowning Prevention Auckland | Jun 2027 |
18/07/2024 | Enrich@ILT | Jul 2027 |
30/07/2024 | Evaluation Associates | Jul 2027 |
30/11/2023 | InterLEAD | Nov 2026 |
14/11/2023 | Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network | Nov 2026 |
06/05/2024 | Learning Matters Ltd | May 2027 |
06/05/2024 | Life Education Trust | Nov 2026 |
06/05/2024 | Manaiakalani Education Trust | Feb 2028 |
06/05/2024 | Maths Associates | Jul 2027 |
11/06/2024 | Ministry of Inspiration | Jun 2027 |
30/11/2023 | New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) | Nov 2026 |
06/05/2024 | NZ Centre for Gifted Education | May 2027 |
01/12/2022 | Sport NZ | Nov 2025 |
21/11/2024 | Stand Children's Services Tū Māia Whānau | Nov 2027 |
15/02/2024 | Suter Art Gallery | Feb 2027 |
21/02/2024 | Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre | Feb 2027 |
15/02/2024 | Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi - Barnardos School | Feb 2027 |
26/03/2025 | Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā KKM o Aotearoa (TRN) | Mar 2028 |
20/03/2024 | Va’atele Education Consulting | Mar 2027 |
11/06/2024 | Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Services | Jun 2027 |
29/11/2023 | Young Enterprise Trust | Nov 2026 |
How to become an approved institution or setting
If your organisation wants your staff’s teaching experience to count towards renewing their practising certificates, you need to apply to the Teaching Council to become an approved institution.
Approval lasts for up to three years. After that, you’ll need to reapply to keep your approved status.
To apply, check the Requirements for Teacher Registration, Practising Certificates and Limited Authority to Teach Policy starting on page 40. It explains what to include in your written application.
Send your application and any supporting documents to: approvedsettings@teachingcouncil.nz
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