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 |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Applied Science Pathway) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,285 Domestic: $3,060 - $3,780 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Business & ICT Pathway) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,285 Domestic: $3,060 - $3,780 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Bachelor of Engineering Pathway) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,285 Domestic: $3,060- $3,980 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Pathway) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,285 Domestic: $3,060- $3,780 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Pre Health Pathway) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,285 Domestic: $3,000- $3,780 |
| Certificate in Japanese (Foundation) | Full-time, 6 months |
February |
International:$10,310 Domestic: $2,900 - $3,700 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Fashion | Full-time, 6 months |
February |
International:$11,290 Domestic: $3,360 – $3,870 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
July |
International:$11,290 Domestic: $3,060 - $3,360 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Creativity | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 3 years |
February, July |
International:$11,290 Domestic: $3,060 - $3,360 |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) | Full-time, 6 months | Part-time up to 2 years |
February, July |
International:$10,010 Domestic: $3,260 - $3,770 |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) with Tourism and Travel Strand | Full-time, 6 months |
February |
International:$10,620 Domestic: $3,360 - $3,880 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) with Barista and Café Service Strands | Full-time, 6 months |
February, July |
International:$10,620 Domestic: $3,360 - $3,980 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with Companion Animal Strand | Full-time, 1 year |
February |
International:$20,570 Domestic: $6,360 - $6,910 |
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.