Ara Institute of Canterbury is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary institutions , has five campuses throughout the Canterbury region (two in Christchurch and one each in Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru), making it the largest tertiary institute in the South Island.
All Ara programmes - whether foundation, certificate, diploma, degree or graduate diploma - have a strong emphasis on work-integration and are structured on the requirements of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Ara was created in 2016 when education providers CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic merged, bringing together two well-established organisations and over 200 years of collective experience and s..
Ara Institute of Canterbury is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary institutions , has five campuses throughout the Canterbury region (two in Christchurch and one each in Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru), making it the largest tertiary institute in the South Island.
All Ara programmes - whether foundation, certificate, diploma, degree or graduate diploma - have a strong emphasis on work-integration and are structured on the requirements of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Ara was created in 2016 when education providers CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic merged, bringing together two well-established organisations and over 200 years of collective experience and success .
The Ara experience is all about learning, respect, innovation, connection and success. Ara tutors have years of professional experience and extensive industry connections. Most programmes include work-integrated learning (up to 1400 hours for some qualifications) and its course completion rate is among the highest in New Zealand
Each year around over 19,000 students enrol at Ara campuses throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region in order to excel in their chosen field or to qualify for further study either in New Zealand or in their home country. International students make up 12% of students at Ara and more than fifty different nationalities are represented.
Ara Institute of Canterbury’s desire for educational excellence is single-minded, and its delivery is world-class. The institute will empower you with work-ready skills, and give you the tools and confidence to succeed in your chosen career, anywhere in the world.
Certificate at Level 3 General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate at Level 4 General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 or 7 Degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
Post graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master's Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10
Academic Score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
Diploma level programmes equivalent to New Zealand NCEA Level 2 (Year 12) or equivalent :
Higher Secondary Certificate with passes of 60% in each subject
Bachelor degree level programmes equivalent to New Zealand NCEA Level 3 (Year 13) or equivalent :
All India Senior School Certificate or equivalent, with passes of 75% in each subject
One of the most important choices you need to make when coming to Ara is where to live. Options for you to consider include flatting, private board or home stay accommodation with a local family.
If you are an international student visiting New Zealand for the first time, you are strongly recommended to apply for home stay accommodation. Not only does a home stay provide a warm family environment with your own room and meals provided, it gives you the opportunity to assimilate into the New Zealand way of life by becoming part of a New Zealand family.
For further information about home stays in Christchurch or Timaru, please contact the New Zealand Education Advisor Services at Ara Institute of Canterbury. You may choose to stay with your host family for the duration of your studies, move into a furnished hostel or set up an apartment with friends. www.ara.ac.nz/accommodation Otautahi House is a modern apartment complex opposite the City campus. It has 36 apartments accommodating 192 Ara students. As a resident at Otautahi House you’ll enjoy the friendship of fellow residents from a range of backgrounds, places and programmes of study. You’ll share experiences together, like flatting for the first time and exploring a new city. You and your flatmates have the flexibility to organize your own shopping and cooking rosters. Some cleaning services are provided, and pastoral care from designated Ara staff is always available.
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