Faculty of Education
Te Kaupeka Ako
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UC Faculty of Education
UC’s Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education is the South Island’s largest and leading education provider, known for innovative programmes, research excellence, and meaningful impact in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Committed to advancing equitable education, our research drives inclusive, evidence-based practices that support learners, educators, and communities. Through flexible, research informed programmes and strong sector partnerships, we prepare education professionals who make a difference every day, creating lasting impact in classrooms, communities, and across the world.
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Teaching Quality Hub
12 August 2026
UC's Teaching Quality Hub partners with schools to support collaborative research and improve teaching and learning through research-informed, high-quality Professional Learning and Development (PLD).
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Teaching Quality Hub
UC's Teaching Quality Hub partners with schools to support collaborative research and improve teaching and learning through research-informed, high-quality Professional Learning and Development (PLD).
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Teaching Quality Hub
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Teaching Quality Hub
UC's Teaching Quality Hub partners with schools to support collaborative research and improve teaching and learning through research-informed, high-quality Professional Learning and Development (PLD).
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Centre for Assessment and Monitoring
12 August 2026
UC's Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM) was established in 1999. CAM provides high quality entrance testing, value-added assessments, and surveys for New Zealand schools and run the Kiwi English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling competitions. CAM also provides IELTS testing to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is a primary language. Learn more about our Centre for Assessment and Monitoring.
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Centre for Assessment and Monitoring
UC's Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM) was established in 1999. CAM provides high quality entrance testing, value-added assessments, and surveys for New Zealand schools and run the Kiwi English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling competitions. CAM also provides IELTS testing to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is a primary language. Learn more about our Centre for Assessment and Monitoring.
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Centre for Assessment and Monitoring
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Centre for Assessment and Monitoring
UC's Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM) was established in 1999. CAM provides high quality entrance testing, value-added assessments, and surveys for New Zealand schools and run the Kiwi English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling competitions. CAM also provides IELTS testing to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is a primary language. Learn more about our Centre for Assessment and Monitoring.
Faculty of Education research
The Faculty of Education includes national and international research leaders in multiple domains of educational study. We've established an excellent programme of research seminars which scholars from Canterbury and elsewhere contributed to.
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Study Education and Teaching at UC
There are lots of rewarding careers in education that need well-educated, skilled practitioners. UC's specialised programmes in Teacher Education and Educational Studies and Leadership equip you to make a positive impact.
