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Where to study

secondary / primary schools

Explore the full range of courses on offer in Queenstown. Each institute has its own character, and you will find the perfect match for your education goals.

Education in New Zealand

education providers

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

“You can be confident New Zealand will meet the highest education standards”

  • The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show that 8% of New Zealand students were top all-round students, double the OECD average.
  • New Zealand students’ PISA scores for literacy, maths and science are amongst the highest in the world.
  • All schools adhere to standards set and rigorously monitored by the New Zealand Government.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

“Learning English in Queenstown is easy with specially tailored programmes”

  • English courses are designed to help you meet international English standards.
  • English courses are flexible and you can start at any time to suit your needs.
  • Learning English in Queenstown will prepare you for future study and life in NZ and around the world.

INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY & POLYTECHNICS (ITPs)

“New Zealand’s ITPs are recognised as world class educators”

  • There are 18 ITPs throughout New Zealand, with over 157,000 students gaining qualifications in all kinds of industries.
  • ITPs provide high-quality qualifications and training focused on practical skills and hands-on experience.
  • ITPs teach in facilities that mirror real-world situations and workplaces.

PRIVATE TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS

“Tailored education placing students in the workplace with high employment opportunities”

  • Specialised institutions with the highest standards give you excellent training and a great student experience.
  • Choose from a wide range of qualifications and get the skills you need to work in the industry you want, including many internships where you get paid while you study.
  • Smaller class sizes give you greater access to academic staff and industry partners.

UNIVERSITIES

“Leading the way through academic excellence, individual thought and global connections”

  • All New Zealand universities are ranked amongst the world’s best by QS World University Rankings.
  • Our universities rank in the world’s top 100 in 31 subjects.
  • The OECD 2013 Better Life Index rates New Zealand as a “top performing country” for the quality of its education system.