Academic Opportunities

In the first week after arrival, we interview and test our international students to ensure they get the best from this experience with a personalized and flexible program ensuring they gain a quality education.

New Zealand Educational Qualifications             

Students are able to gain qualifications in NCEA (The New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement).  

You can find more information about this qualification on: 

www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea

We also offer our German students Abitur support (German University Entrance).  Please find more information in the link below: 

https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/international/nz-quals-overseas/study-with-ncea/germany/

Our ESOL department helps students with English as second language. IELTS qualifications can be gained with support of our school. 

We provide tertiary support via our International Director

Our deans and Careers Advisor to help support our students following their graduation from Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Visits to universities, as well as career markets are facilitated to help the students to make the right choices for them. 

So far, all our international students who attended our school to prepare for university, have successfully gained University Entrance. 

Our students are among the highest achievers in the central plateau of the North Island:

  • NCEA with endorsements of Excellence and scholarships in varied subjects
  • Students gaining entrance to universities and other tertiary institutions around the world.
  • Strong academic links with all universities around the country, but especially with Waikato University.