Ara's foundation programmes are the stepping stones to further study or to a new career. They can provide entry level qualifications for more advanced study or can help you to learn something new - just because you want to.
| Title | Duration | Commences | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Applied Science Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9500 Domestic: $2940-$3500 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Business Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9500 Domestic: $2940-$3500 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Engineering Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,500 Domestic: $2,940-$3,500 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Medical Imaging Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,500 Domestic: $2,940-$3,500 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre Health Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July, September |
International:$9,500 Domestic: $2,940- $3,500 |
| Certificate in Japanese (Foundation) | Full time - 6 months |
February |
International:$9,815 Domestic: $2,850 - $3,450 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Fashion | Full time - 17 weeks |
February, July |
International:$10,400 – $11,000 Per Semeter Domestic: $3,300 – $3,600 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design | Full time - 6 months, part time available |
July |
International:$10,430 Domestic: $2940 - $3100 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Creativity | Full time - six months, part time available |
February, July |
International:$10,430 Domestic: $2940 - $3100 |
| Certificate in Beauty Therapy | Full time - 34 weeks |
February |
International:$19,630 Domestic: $5,850 - $6,150 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) | Full time - 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,815 Domestic: $3,200 - $3,600 |
| Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance | Full time – 1 year |
February |
International:$20,240 Domestic: $5,535 - $5,945 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) with Tourism and Travel Strand | Full time - 6 months |
February |
International:$9,815 Domestic: $3,280 - $3,600 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) with Barista and Café Service Strands | Full time - six months |
February, July |
International:$9,815 Domestic: $3,300 - $3,700 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with Companion Animal Strand | Full time - 1 year, part time available |
February |
International:$19,000 Domestic: $5,900 - $6,280 |
See the full list of our foundation programmes. Please enquire with our admissions team if you wish to study a foundation programme not listed above.