Te Ara Tipu
Te Ara Tipu is Te Kura’s learning programme for ākonga in Years 1–6. Learning in Te Ara Tipu is guided by Te Ara Pounamu, our Te Kura local curriculum. The programme develops foundational literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. Mātauranga Māori and dispositions for learning are interwoven across the eight learning areas of The New Zealand Curriculum. Ākonga are allocated a kaimanaaki who works closely with them and their whānau to develop a personalised programme.
The programme of learning is accessed through our online learning environment – My Te Kura. A careful mix of online learning activities in My Te Kura, virtual classroom activities, books, and some hard copy resources combine to extend learning opportunities based on learner interests and needs.
A personalised learning plan is developed in My Korowai, the online learning plan platform in My Te Kura, with input from ākonga, whānau, supervisors and kaimanaaki. There are regular reviews of ākonga learning plans, discussion of progress against goals, and opportunities to set new goals. Ākonga may wish to learn through theme-based cross-curricular projects in an area of interest or based around their daily life. The ākonga and their whānau work with their kaimanaaki to decide on the theme and scope of a project, and appropriate teaching and assessment.
Ākonga can contact their kaimanaaki via email, from within My Te Kura, or by phone. Ākonga also have the opportunity to meet their kaimanaaki or other Te Kura kaiako at huinga ako and other organised activities throughout the year.
Enrolment criteria
Te Kura provides distance education for ākonga living in New Zealand and overseas, from early childhood level through to Year 13.
You may be able to enrol with us if you meet certain eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Education. Check your eligibility on our website, or call 0800 65 99 88.