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1. Manukau Institute of Technology

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Manukau Institute of Technology offers 1500 full and part time certificate, diploma, degree and post graduate study programmes, and a whole lot more. Manukau City located in the Auckland region of the North Island, is New Zealand's third largest city, and with 150 different ethnic communities calling it home, is proudly multi-cultural. Manukau Institute of Technology's academic year is as follows: semester one runs February – June, semester two: July – November. Many programmes have intakes in both semesters. English language programmes are available from February to December. There are four intakes per year: February, April, July, and October. A 6-week summer school is run in December and January. Each academic programme has its own entrance criteria. Each academic department has its own system of assessment. Examinations, tests, assignments and practical work are used in most cases. Exams are usually held at the end of each semester. Your course work marks as well as your exam marks determine whether you will succeed in a particular subject.

Technical programmes in Engineering, Art and Design, Information Systems, Technology and more, include Bachelor of Engineering - BE & BE Hons, Diploma in Computer Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts - BVA, Bachelor of Information Systems BIS, Certificate in Automotive Technology and so much more. ESL English Courses.

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2. Waiariki Institute of Technology, North Island

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Waiariki Institute of Technology offers business administration, IT, forestry, hospitality, nursing, web & gaphic design and project management courses plus business management degrees, tourism & early childhood education training & maori education amongst many others. We have campuses in Rotorua, Taupo and Whakatane, located in the Bay of Plenty region and Tokoroa & Waipa in the Waikato district of the North Island of New Zealand. The main Rotorua campus is set in clean, green and safe rural surroundings only ten minutes from the city centre.

Rotorua is situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Taupo, 105 kilometres (65 mi) east of Hamilton, and 230 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Auckland. Waiariki Institute of Technology has six schools of study. Each school offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in their respective subject areas and is committed to helping you acquire the tools, real-life skills and knowledge, to make so much more of your life and your circumstances. From trades certificates to bachelor’s degrees and beyond, start your journey to success at Waiariki today. eCampus Waiariki also provides free home correspondence courses and distance learning online.

A range of Certificate, Diploma, Degree, National Certificates and Diplomas and Graduate Courses in Business Administration, Accounting, IT, Hospitality, Forestry, Nursing, Art and Design, Fashion, Interior Design, Tourism and Travel, Early Childhood Education, Maori Education, Agriculture, Professional Cookery and many others.

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3. Southern Institute of Technology

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Southern Institute of Technology has a proud history of vocational education and training. Established as Southland Polytechnic over 30 years ago and more recently known as Southern Institute of Technology, we provide students with quality education across a range of subject areas and at a variety of levels. By offering programmes from certificate and diploma to bachelor's degree and post graduate level you can enter your training at the level that suits you and progress as you are ready. With around 9,000 students, SIT is big enough to offer variety and a student culture, yet small enough to retain a friendly atmosphere. Our main campus is in Invercargill, but you may also like to check out what we offer in Christchurch and Gore, all on the South Island.

Business, Computing, Hospitality & Tourism, New Media & Arts (Journalism, Music, Audio Production, Dramatic Arts, Design & Visual Arts), Nursing, Nanny, English Language, Social Services, Health, Exercise & Recreation, Technology, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Eng, Hairdressing, Beauty, Pharmacy and more.

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4. AWI International Education Group - IT & Computing Science

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Study in New Zealand with AWI International Education Group! Conveniently situated in Central Auckland, AWI is a private tertiary establishment approved by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority).

Established in 2000, AWI provides Level 5 and Level 7 diplomas in Information & Communication Technology (ICT), and a Level 7 diploma in Business. In addition, we offer English language courses to international students of all levels - beginner to advanced.

With extensive experience in the New Zealand education sector, AWI is an excellent educational provider (category 2). Students come from a wide variety of countries, including China, Brazil, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Korea and Russia.

AWI’s teachers are experienced and approachable educators, and current students know them to supportive and understanding.

We offer guidance and support in all the areas you need: visa help, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, job support, etc.

Campus facilities include a computer suite and workshop, classrooms, student study areas, common rooms, a kitchen and a library.

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Courses:
- National Diploma in Computing (Level 5)
- Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (Level 7)

Business Course:
- AWI Diploma in Business (Level 7)

General English Courses:
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate
- Academic English
- IELTS exam preparation