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Open Polytechnic of New Zealand:
Open Polytechnic is New Zealand’s specialist provider of accredited open and distance learning courses from Certificate to Degree Level. We are experts in designing and delivering open and distance learning courses, and are an accredited education provider. Our tutors and lecturers are experienced in open and distance learning with proven track records.

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We play an important role in extending learning opportunities and offer Certificates, Diplomas, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, National Certificates, National Diplomas, Undergraduate Degree programmes. Our job is to improve access and choice, something we do for 30,000 students each year in New Zealand and over 40 other countries.

Our students are lifelong learners studying in the home or workplace - people who want to learn but who seek or need an alternative to conventional study. Our easily accessible courses and services are carefully designed to meet their needs.

Online or print based:

You can study 24/7 365 days. When you study at the Open Polytechnic your course materials might be offered in any one of three ways:

- Print based courses:
In a print based course your learning guide and resources are sent to you. You work through the material and post or submit your assignments through the Online Campus. You can complete your study without using the Online Campus, but we provide additional teaching and learning resources there to help your learning.

- Blended courses:
In a blended course where you may work online and have some resources in print or CDROM. In a blended course you’ll be expected to do some work online.

- Fully online courses
In a fully online course all your work and resources are delivered through Online Campus.

Whenever you use Online Campus you’ll find other helpful resources, including links to the online library service and learning support.

Workforce Upskilling:
Workforce upskilling is one of the most powerful contributions open and distance learning is making around the world. Vocational education is our key role. Three-quarters of our students are in the workforce and studying part-time to improve job skills or career development. We use our expertise to support learning in a wide range of other contexts. Commercial clients and Industry Training Organisations use our flexible services to meet their training and development needs, and we work in a variety of partnerships and alliances in New Zealand and internationally.

Certificate to Degree Level Qualifications in:

- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Art and Design
- Business
- Communication
- Construction, Trades and Engineering
- Education
- Environment
- Humanities and the Arts
- IT and Computing
- Law and Legal
- Library and Information Studies
- Math
- Psychology and Health
- Real Estate
- Work and Study Skills

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Address: 86 Wyndrum Avenue, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5011, New Zealand
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-07-16 were from:

South Korea; Australia; Malaysia; South Africa; and more.
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Based in Australia, The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading distance learning school offering correspondence courses to students in New Zealand, Australia and worldwide.

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Spanish Gurus
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- Taught via Video Conference. We teach European Spanish & Latin American Spanish.

Group Spanish Courses (3- 6 students)

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The Contemporary Music Course
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‘The Contemporary Music Course’ is an attractively presented high quality online music course for beginners, songwriters and arrangers. No previous qualifications are required. You'll have instant access for a year, to 130 lessons that stream instantly from the net to your computer, iPad or iPhone.

Free two day trial!!! If you are interested let us know via the form on our Contact Page.

I haven't seen anything like this style of presentation on the internet. Apart from private students globally it is being used as a college teaching resource in NZ and Australia.

Student Testimonials:

"I think your website is awesome. It really gives you the feeling of being in a music school" Valerie Crawford, student - USA

When I discovered your course - Geronimo!!!!!! Perfect timing and perfect content!!!!!! I spent four hours on it last night immediately and it is completely brilliant. The guitar and drum sections are a complete gift. Thank you so much. But it is all explained so clearly and simply. The best thing is the boost finding your course has given me and I am moving from the fear into the enjoyment which I have been searching for. Kris Yarborough Student - U.K.
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