Course details

Certificate in Papa Reo (Level 1)

About the course

Have you always wanted to learn the M膩ori language but didn't know where to start? Take the first step in learning te reo M膩ori with Papa Reo. 

This beginner's programme will teach you the basics in pronunciation and basic sentence structures. You'll be able to use formal and informal greetings, introduce yourself and recite your whakapapa (genealogy). 

Learn from home at your own pace with amazing resources and regular visits from a kaitiaki (support person). 

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:

  • 爆走黑料 Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) Level 1 Our study at home programmes have different start dates in each region, depending on current demand. Programmes fill quickly and your start date might be several months after you complete your enrolment. Once we receive your enrolment, we鈥檒l send you a letter confirming your start date. Please make sure you have provided everything for a complete enrolment.

You'll learn about:

  • pronunciation of M膩ori words
  • the p艒whiri process (welcoming ceremony)
  • different parts of the body
  • various parts of the marae
  • days of the week, dates, the time and seasons.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

  • be at least 16 years of age 
  • be a 爆走黑料 citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Established in 1984, Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for M膩ori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.

Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa is one of 爆走黑料's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to 爆走黑料ers of all ages and walks of life.

Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.

Guided by M膩ori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, M膩ori performing arts and te reo M膩ori.

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