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Ara is the largest vocational training institute in the South Island of New Zealand. Our practical, hands-on learning is provided in a supportive, welcoming environment. When you graduate from Ara you'll be work ready for your chosen industry or profession, with the skills employers need.
Ara adheres to The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Copies of the Code are available on request from Ara, or from the NZQA website.
IELTS testing increases four fold
The outstanding work of the IELTS Exam Centre team at Ara was recognised with a...
Lights, camera, action! – NZBS backs youth film competition
Young Kiwi filmmakers have just a few days left to submit entries for the 2017...
Ara welcomes Tony Gray to CE role
Ara Institute of Canterbury’s new Chief Executive Tony Gray was officially welcomed to the institute...
Chengdu visitors bring engineering scholar
Ara has hosted a second group of 10 students from Chengdu this time with a...
Prime Minister opens Kahukura
Students took the chance to get a selfie with the Prime Minister at the Kahukura...
Medals at Toque D’or for Timaru team
Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Nestle Toque D’or team won two gold medals for the kitchen...