Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC)
Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC) is a Ministry of Education curriculum support project. It contributes towards curriculum-linked programmes for school students run by a range of organisations, such as zoos, museums, historic parks, art galleries, performing arts centres, and science centres.
LEOTC programmes complement and enrich classroom learning. They are hands-on, interactive learning experiences for children and young people that are provided independently of the school. Providers and schools work in partnership to ensure that programmes meet the learning needs of the students and support effective teaching and learning.
Learning outside the classroom is an important complement to the learning that happens inside the classroom. It brings learning to life. The Ministry of Education LEOTC project provides support for quality teaching and learning experiences for primary and secondary students enrolled in state, integrated and registered private schools. These programmes are hands-on, interactive, and enrich The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
LEOTC builds on and supports the teaching and learning of the classroom. This supports the Government's committment to ensure that every child has the opportunity for an excellent education, and contributes towards a world-leading education system that equips all New Zealanders with the knowledge, skills and values to be successful citizens in the 21st century.
All Ministry-supported LEOTC providers are monitored to ensure that they meet core quality requirements. For more information about the LEOTC project, and the core requirements, please visit the LEOTC website.
Request for proposals: Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC)
2009 selection round
The Ministry of Education 2009 selection round for Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC) services is now closed.
It is anticipated that the 2010 LEOTC Request for Proposals will be in September-October 2010.
For detailed project specifications from previous tender rounds, please visit the LEOTC website.
LEOTC Providers poster
The LEOTC providers poster has the list of current LEOTC providers in New Zealand, as at July 2009. You can download and print a copy for your wall using the link below or contact us for a copy.