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 (Level 4) (Applied Science Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,690 Domestic: $3,000- $3,570 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Business & ICT 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) (Bachelor of Engineering Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,690 Domestic: $3,000- $3,570 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$9,690 Domestic: $3,000- $3,570 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Pre Health Pathway) | Full time – 6 months, Part time available |
February, July, September |
International:$9,690 Domestic: $2,940- $3,570 |
| Certificate in Japanese (Foundation) | Full time - 6 months |
February |
International:$10,010 Domestic: $2,900 - $3,600 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Fashion | Full time - 17 weeks |
February, July |
International:$21,280 Domestic: $3,300 – $3,700 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design | Full time - 6 months, part time available |
July |
International:$21,280 Domestic: $3,000 - $3,200 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Creativity | Full time - 6 months, part time available |
February, July |
International:Please enquire Domestic: $3,000 - $3,200 |
| Certificate in Beauty Therapy | Full time - 34 weeks |
February |
International:$20,020 Domestic: $5,900 - $6,300 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) | Full time - 6 months, Part time available |
February, July |
International:$10,010 Domestic: $3,200 - $3,700 |
| Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance | Full time – 1 year |
February |
International:$20,640 Domestic: $5,600 - $6,100 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) with Tourism and Travel Strand | Full time - 6 months |
February, July |
International: Domestic: $3,300 - $3,700 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) with Barista and Café Service Strands | Full time - 6 months |
February, July |
International:$10,010 Domestic: $3,300 - $3,800 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with Companion Animal Strand | Full time - 1 year, part time available |
February |
International:$19,380 Domestic: $6,000 - $6,500 |
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.