Applying for a full practising certificate for the first time
Full practising certificates are for experienced teachers, who demonstrate they can independently use and meet the Standards | Ngā Paerewa.
Renewing a practising certificate with satisfactory recent teaching experience
Renewing a practising certificate ensures you continue to maintain high standards and best practice throughout your career.
Renewing a practising certificate after a period of absence
If you don't have enough satisfactory recent teaching service to meet the requirements, there's a range of options you can undertake to renew your practising certificate.
Requirements for renewing a practising certificate
The law requires the Council to be satisfied teachers have met certain requirements before renewing a practising certificate. This applies to all types of certificate renewal.
Working in an approved setting outside centres, schools or kura
Teachers can renew their practising certificates based on experience working at a Council-approved institution or setting.
Working as learning support coordinators
Find information for learning support coordinators and their employing principals about how to maintain a practising certificate.