About

Find out why Te Whānau o Ako Pai, the School of Education, ranks among the best in the world.

The School of Education has a long tradition of high-quality teaching, learning, research, and engagement with society.

Nestled in the heart of Wellington, our School reflects the vibrant and diverse character of our city and benefits from a close relationship with its educational settings and agencies. We have a very strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our initial teacher education programmes are accredited by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. For those interested in our Educational Psychology programmes, we offer an accredited professional pathway, recognised nationally and internationally.

We aim to develop excellent teachers, practitioners, and scholars.  To do this:

• we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• we educate for social and ecological justice.
• we undertake transformational research, with a focus on teaching, educational psychology, and education studies.
• we teach and prepare students for lifelong learning.
• we engage in cultural partnerships that enhance and strengthen our relationships with communities locally, nationally, and internationally.