Auckland Open Day was a packed event! It was great to see some of our valued partners and interested students visit the Auckland campus to chat to our faculties and Chief Executive Clare Bradley. We hope to see you all again soon.
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Aspire2 International welcomes you!
We know that everyone can enrich their future with a bespoke international education experience in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
By consolidating two of New Zealand’s specialist international private academic institutions, NTEC Consortium and Queens Academic Group in 2016 we created Aspire2 International. We have brought together the combined strength of our academic, student experience and marketing teams, guided by experienced academic leaders and governed by an expert board.
This formidable combination delivers not only the highest quality education experience, but internationally recognised qualifications, pathways and opportunities to meet and work with New Zealand employers through our dedicated employment service, Aspire2 Work.
Together we are focused on creating your future opportunities.
Start your adventure with us today.
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Ntec is a Category 1 private training establishment (PTE) with a wide range of study programmes. Gain qualifications from Ntec and launch your career, or go on to further study. Our industry partners love Ntec graduates as employees.
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Queens Academic Group is a private training establishment (PTE) that offers quality cookery and engineering programmes. Along with our English language school, you will have hands-on training and skills for the best chance of working in the industry you choose.
Important Dates 2018
Choose a career
Deciding what you would like to do for a career isn’t easy – there are so many to choose from! At Aspire2 International, we offer exciting career programmes that take you step by step along a study path to a qualification. Sometimes that path will branch into specialist areas or management studies, and you will need to decide which direction to take. Once you gain a qualification, you can go on to higher study or take your skills into a job.
Click on a career path below to get started.
Business & Management
L7
Your potential career path after study
- Customer Service Rep / Receptionist
- Office Administrator
- Assistant Office Manager / Team Leader
- Office Manager
- Regional/Area Sales Manager
- Customer Services Manager / General Manager
- CEO
Ruchita's story
"I was at Aspire2 International both as a student, and later as a tutor for Level 5 & 7, and there were so many highlights! In the final term of my course I won the top project award for the web application that I’d developed, which was a real thrill. I also had a lot of fun and thrived in the encouraging and supportive Aspire2 environment. ..."
Health Services Management
Your potential career path after study
- Healthcare Facilities Supervisor
- Healthcare Unit Coodinator
- Community Health Coordinator
- Health and Welfare Services Manager
- Residential Services Manager
- Health Promotions Manager
Ailex's story
"Studying at Aspire2 International was the ideal pathway into becoming a Registered Nurse here in New Zealand. I had total support from the staff and teachers at all times ..."
IT & Computing
Your potential career path after study
- SystemsAdministrator / IT Service Desk
- IT Developer / Programmer
- Network Security Specialist/Security Analyst
- Apps Development Manager/Network Designer
- IT Operating Manager
Navdeep's story
"In my job as a Service Desk Analyst for Westpac, I give technical support to all our staff throughout New Zealand. This includes taking care of their daily desktop issues, network issues and any other IT related queries. I feel extremely comfortable and confident in the role, and that’s due to my time at Aspire2 ..."
Engineering
Your potential career path after study
- Electronic/ Telecommunication Technican
- Electronic Sales/Service Representative
- Communication System Installer
- Electronic/Telecommunication Engineer
- General Mangement
Harpreet's story
"I worked in the electronics industry back in India and was keen to study electronics here in New Zealand. My long-term goal is to become an electronics engineer. Studying at Aspire2 International helped me build my knowledge, gave me hands-on experience with electronic tools, and taught me about working in the electronics industry in New Zealand."
Cookery & Culinary Arts
Your potential career path after study
- Kitchen Hand
- Commis Chef
- Demi Chef de Partie
- Chef de Partie
- Junior Sous Chef
- Sous Chef
- Head Chef
Hospitality Management
Your potential career path after study
- Guest Service Representative
- Receptionist
- Manager
- Front Office Manager
- Food & Beverage Manager
- Executive Assistant Manager
- General Manager
- CEO / Partner / Owner
Charlene's story
"I am training to be an Assistant Manager at Tauranga Airport Cafe. Right now, I am learning the role of a Catering and Café Assistant. I learned right from the bottom. I started on the cashier and made coffees, then I doubled up with a more experienced staff member to make sure I got the service speed right..."
English
Short Courses
Your potential career path after study
- Work with your new skills
- Study a Diploma in chosen area
Charlene's story
"I am training to be an Assistant Manager at Tauranga Airport Cafe. Right now, I am learning the role of a Catering and Café Assistant. I learned right from the bottom. I started on the cashier and made coffees, then I doubled up with a more experienced staff member to make sure I got the service speed right..."
Featured programmes
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)
The GradDipIT one-year course gives you an integrated approach to developing expertise as an IT professional. Individual subjects are important, but the way they work together is critical. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be eligible for positions such as project manager, software architect or developer, website administration or network engineer.
Location: Auckland, Christchurch
Duration: 1 Academic Year
GDIT
(L7)
Diploma in Health Services Management (Level 7)
If you are a health professional thinking of taking on management responsibilities, this one-year diploma takes a learner-focused collaborative approach and will improve your current level of qualification.
Location: Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Wellington
Duration: 1 Academic Year
DHSM
(L7)
Diploma in Business Management (with specialisations) (Level 7)
If you have prior business management experience and you want to specialise, this is an excellent opportunity for up-skilling. The course runs over two years, and you can enter the second year directly if you have a relevant qualification.
Location: Auckland, Christchurch
Duration: 2 Academic Years
DBM
(L7)
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)
Electrical and Electronics engineering is more than switches and cables – you will also need to think rationally, negotiate the demands of multiple groups, solve problems, and even design new equipment. This course will allow you to add real value to projects, or equip you for further study.
Location: Auckland
Duration: 2 Academic Years
NZDE
(L6)
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
If you’re interested in a career in professional cookery, this one-year course is your best first step.
Location: Auckland
Duration: 1 Academic Year
NZDC(A)
(L5)
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
Start your management career in hospitality with this internationally recognised qualification.
Location: Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch
Duration: 1 Academic Year
NZDH
(L5)
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Employment outcome
NZDB
(L6)
"Fonefix Limited has been involved with the Aspire2 Work programme for the past 2 years. We’ve found the programme to suit our needs very well, enabling us to bring suitably qualified internship candidates into our business for a 3 month period, which benefits both Fonefix and the intern. Some interns have successfully moved into full employment with us, others have moved onto other opportunities, having gained valuable practical experience in the technology industry."
"Since March 2016 we have been inducting hospitality students from Aspire2 International. The students have been successful in attending our Ice Events Workplace Training. Some of the students have since been offered a contract with Ice Events for Casual Temp roles with our clients. We cater VIP events. The students we have from Aspire2 International have been absolutely wonderful. Good communication skills, good attendance and punctual. "
