New resource to support Refugee-background tertiary learners to succeed

Modified 19 March 2025

Refugee-background learners are an active but frequently overlooked learner group. They access, participate in, and complete tertiary education at significantly lower rates than their non-refugee-background peers. When tertiary education organisations miss opportunities to support them to realise their potential, they can struggle to achieve.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-resource-to-support-refugee-background-tertiary-learners-to-succeed

HAFL supports Tertiary Education Organisations to provide temporary financial assistance

Modified 3 August 2023

On Wednesday 8 September, the government announced a $20 million boost to the Hardship Fund for Learners (HAFL), to be paid out to providers.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/hafl-supports-teos-to-provide-temporary-financial-assistance

New tools will empower your organisation to improve learner success

Modified 3 May 2024

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-tools-will-empower-your-organisation-to-improve-learner-success

Qualifications required to teach foundation-level literacy and numeracy

Modified 29 July 2025

This page sets out what qualifications we expect educators to have if they teach literacy and numeracy to foundation-level learners.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/funding-conditions-and-mechanisms/funding-conditions/qualifications-to-teach-foundation-level-literacy-and-numeracy

Applying for approval of New Zealand Apprenticeship programmes

Modified 29 July 2025

Tertiary education providers are responsible for arranging training programmes for apprentices through New Zealand Apprenticeships.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/funding-guidance/new-zealand-apprenticeship-programmes/applying-for-approval-of-apprenticeship-programmes

Auditing is all about the evidence

Modified 22 March 2017

For tertiary education organisations (TEOs) it can be daunting facing a TEC audit, especially if it’s their first time. But it can also be seen as an opportunity to confirm their processes are robust and compliant and identify any emerging issues.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/auditing-is-all-about-the-evidence

Information for migrant learners – PELT

Modified 8 August 2025

The Pre-purchased English Language Tuition (PELT) programme enables eligible migrants to take English language courses in New Zealand.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/fund-finder/pelt/migrant-learners

Reporting and monitoring – MPTT

Modified 5 August 2025

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/fund-finder/maori-and-pasifika-trades-training/monitoring-and-reporting

Transcript for Strengthening Vocational Education and Training

Modified 29 July 2025

https://www.tec.govt.nz/strategic-initiatives/strategic-initiatives/vocational-education-system/strengthening-vocational-education/information-for-businesses/transcript-for-strengthening-vocational-education-and-training