ECE, Teaching, Counselling & Social Work Study 

BTI has a reputation for graduating students who are highly sought after by schools, ECE centres, agencies and people helping fields.

Driven by our Christian faith, we foster a strong sense of community that is enjoyed by students and staff alike. We teach in small groups, onsite or by distance, and students have open access to staff who are engaged in research, 9 of whom are PhDs. This means that we really get to know you.

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​​Our motto here is "Great Hearts & Minds"

This motto sums up our dedication to both personal and professional growth; our belief that we can inspire and encourage people to grow holistically as well as academically. Stretching our students toward excellence in their chosen field is a high priority and developing the "whole person" as an integral part of that process is really important to us.

This approach makes our graduates stand out from the crowd, be different, and, most importantly, make a difference in the lives of others.

“You will be known by the lecturers, they will want to build relationship with you and care for you.  They are committed to developing you into the best person, teacher and student you can be.  God is central to everything, and this is evident throughout the programme and life at BTI.” Sharyn Hanna, Alumna

“BTI’s mission statement “we teach who we are” really rings true and is evident throughout. The staff’s core beliefs are demonstrated through all they do.”  Justine Owens, Alumna

BTI's Vision, Mission & Values

Our VISION: To be a relational, responsive and transformational Christ-following tertiary learning community committed to growing a faithful expression of the Kingdom of God on earth. 

Our MISSION: To provide Christ-centred, biblically informed professional preparation, development and research for influential service.

Our VALUES: In terms of our life and work we value:

• a Biblical Christian Worldview as formational
• personal and professional enquiry and integration
• a strengths-based learning and missional community
• Treaty-based relationships within Aotearoa New Zealand