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Tono Mai
We are so excited that you want to join us next year.
Here are some important things to know about the process before we get started:
- Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025 programmes will open on June 1 and close on August 18
- Filling out the EOI doesn’t guarantee the applicant a place on the programme
- We are expecting lots of interest and it is unlikely that everyone who submits an EOI will progress to the interview stage. So, the more you tell us about yourself the better!
- Interviews will begin in September
More information on the process and what we are looking for can be found here. We’d highly encourage you to read this document to give yourself the best shot at getting through to the interview stage.
I’m not Māori, can I still apply?
Yeah, of course. We are excited about a future that sees diverse communities appreciating, speaking, and treasuring te reo Māori. We also recognise the important role Pākehā family members play in supporting the flourishing of te reo Māori within the home. However, please note that our programmes are primarily geared towards supporting tangata whenua to reclaim te reo Māori. What we teach, and how we teach it, will reflect Māori ways of learning and seeing the world.
Is this a Christian kaupapa?
Our Christian faith is foundational and informs all aspects of Te Wānanga Ihorangi. Similar to marae that identify with Mihinare, Katorika, or Ringatū roots: it is just a part of who we are and how we roll. Technically speaking though, our programmes exist as te reo Māori qualifications and they are open to all people who are interested in attaining a high level of fluency. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Why have you partnered with Te Wānanga Amorangi (Laidlaw College)?
Typically when a new organisation wants to start delivering NZQA accredited programmes, they must become a recognised Private Training Establishment (PTE). The process of becoming and maintaining a PTE is a time and resource-intensive exercise. Rather than transforming Te Wānanga Ihorangi into a PTE, we have partnered with Te Wānanga Amorangi (who are already a PTE) to help develop and deliver our qualifications together. They hold and administer the qualifications, and we are able to facilitate the delivery of the programmes.
Te Wānanga Ihorangi
Expression of Interest
Mēnā e tono ana koe i te taumata tuaono (DipTRMāori L6), tuhia ō whakautu ki te reo Māori.
Please fill out the below questions to the best of your ability.