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.
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.
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.
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.
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"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. ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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."
"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..."
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re interested in a career in professional cookery, this one-year course is your best first step.
Start your management career in hospitality with this internationally recognised qualification.
Congratulations to all our Aspire2 NZ Hospitality Champions! Our student Alek won Silver Medals three cocktail categories! Graduate Gerson won Bronze and Gold medals in the barista category! And a huge congratulations to graduate Charanjeet who not only won two Silvers and a Gold - but was also named NZ Barista of the Year 2018!!
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Aspire2 International students take 6 medals away at the NZChefs Regional Competition
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Students in Auckland got together to celebrate Thai New Year with some yummy desserts, gorgeous outfits and entertaining games.
