Come be part of the AUT whānau and learn te reo Māori in a safe and innovative teaching and learning environment. Learn the indigenous language of Aotearoa and gain access to te ao Māori – the Māori worldview.
If you have any queries, email csoc.firstyear@aut.ac.nz.
Have a look at our te reo proficiency test process to find out what course you should start with:
Our beginner courses focus on both spoken and written te reo Māori. Students with no prior knowledge of the language should enrol into MAOR505 or MAOR506.
Fees now apply to domestic and international students
Fees for 2022:
Fees for 2023:
Fees are correct as of 13 October 2022
Introduction to Conversational Māori
Summer School, 2022: 14 November to 16 December
MAOR500/90: Tuesday and Thursday 4pm to 8:30pm
MAOR500/91: Tuesday and Thursday 4pm to 8:30pm
MAOR500/92: Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2:30pm
MAOR505 Kōrerorero: Speaking Māori
Semester 1, 2023: 27 February to 23 June (no class during semester break: 7 April to 23 April)
Blended learning approach: delivered online with optional on-campus tutorials
Students can book into a variety of tutorials on our City Campus, South Campus and North Campus. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll receive more info about these tutorials before the semester starts.
MAOR505/01: Self-directed online, optional tutorials
MAOR505/02: Self-directed online, optional tutorials
MAOR505/34: Self-directed online, optional tutorials
MAOR505/35: Self-directed online, optional tutorials
MAOR506 Kōrero Ōpaki Beginners Māori Language
Semester 2, 2023: 17 July to 10 November (no class during semester break: 2 September to 17 September)
MAOR506/51: Tuesday 12pm to 3pm
MAOR506/74: Monday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR506/76: Tuesday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR506/78: Thursday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR506/8M: Wednesday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR506/8A: Thursday 5pm to 8pm.
Our intermediate courses extend on the spoken and written language taught in our beginner courses. These courses are taught with a minimum of 50% spoken and written te reo Māori, with a view to working towards full immersion.
Fees now apply to domestic and international students.
Fees for 2022:
Fees for 2023:
Fees are correct as of 13 October 2022
If you have not completed the prerequisites at AUT, we may ask you to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning test (RPL).
MAOR601 Ki te Hoe Intermediate Māori Language I
Semester 1, 2023: 27 February to 23 June (no class during semester break: 7 April to 23 April)
MAOR601/3A: Thursday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR601/01: Tuesday 11am to 2pm
MAOR601/35: Tuesday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR602 Tōkihi hī Intermediate Māori Language II
Semester 2, 2023: 17 July to 10 November (no class during semester break: 2 September to 17 September)
MAOR602/50: Thursday 9am to 12pm
MAOR602/75: Tuesday 5pm to 8pm
MAOR602/8A Thursday 5pm to 8pm
These courses are for advanced learners of te reo Māori. At least 85% of class time is conducted in te reo Māori. International students should contact your school administrator before enrolling.
Full domestic and international fees apply.
Fees for 2022:
Fees for 2023
Fees are correct as of 13 October 2022
If you have not completed the prerequisites at AUT, we may ask you to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning test (RPL).
Advanced Māori Language I
Semester 1, 2023: 27 February to 23 June (no class during semester break: 7 April to 23 April)
MAOR701/35: Monday 5pm to 8pm
Advanced Māori Language II
Semester 2, 2023: 17 July to 10 November (no class during semester break: 2 September to 17 September)
MAOR702/75: Monday 5pm to 8pm
From 2023, our te reo Māori courses include a specific focus on the spoken language and classes focus on interactive ways to engage with te reo. You’ll also have access to weekly written material.
2022 course | 2023 new course |
|---|---|
MAOR500 Introduction to Conversational Māori | |
MAOR501 Beginners Māori Language I | MAOR505 Kōrerorero: Speaking Māori* |
MAOR502 Beginners Māori Language II | MAOR506 Kōrero Ōpaki Beginners Māori Language* |
MAOR601 Intermediate Māori Language I | MAOR601 Ki te Hoe Intermediate Māori Language I |
MAOR602 Intermediate Māori Language II | MAOR602 Tōkihi hī Intermediate Māori Language II |
MAOR701 Advanced Māori Language I | MAOR701 Advanced Māori Language I** |
MAOR702 Advanced Māori Language II | MAOR702 Advanced Māori Language II** |
*New students can start with MAOR505 or MAOR506.
**MAOR701 and MAOR702 will have a title change in 2024.
If you are a current or returning student, email your student ID number, course code and class code to: csoc.firstyear@aut.ac.nz
You can apply online to study a te reo Māori course.
If you want to study a single course, when you apply you should:
If you need help, contact us:
We will send you a form asking you to confirm your course details. If you don't hear from us, email us and we will check the status of your enrolment.
Te Whanake is a set of textbooks, study guides, CDs, manuals and a te reo dictionary to support te reo learning.