NZD $20K
Starting tuition L5
Work rights via STGWV*
6 months
4-5 weeks
median PTE visa
(subject to NZ immigration timelines)
44,000
Students in Aspire2 Group Annually
YOUR STUDY PATHWAY
Choose your entry point. You decide what comes next.
Start at Level 5, or enter Level 6 directly if you qualify. No commitment to the next step until you are ready.
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NZ Diploma in Information Technology — Level 5
36 weeks Full time
12 months duration. Get your New Zealand qualification with three specialized strand options designed for the local tech industry.
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Infrastructure & Technical Support
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Software Development
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Applied Digital Technologies
NZQA Qual 5567 · 120 credits
From NZD $20,000
IELTS Academic 5.5 · no band below 5.0
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Or enter directly: NZ Diploma in Cybersecurity — Level 6
~ 32 weeks
If you already meet direct-entry requirements, skip Level 5 and start here. Systems administration · network security · ethical hacking · incident response · capstone project (40 credits).
NZQA Qual 3837
ICT Security Specialist — Green List
IELTS Academic 6.0 · no band below 5.5
Direct entry available
Direct entry — who qualifies
Applicants must be 18 or over and hold one of the following:
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NZ Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)
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NZ Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5)
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NZ Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5)
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Equivalent qualification or Year 1 of a degree in IT or Computing
Not sure if you qualify? Contact our admissions team — we will assess your eligibility at no cost.
Exit point: Graduate and use your STGWV here for a stronger employment story — ICT Security Specialist on NZ Green List Tier 2 Work to Residence.
Short-Term Graduate Work Visa (STGWV)
Graduate from Level 5 or Level 6 and receive 6 months of open work rights in New Zealand — no employer needed to start. Available from late 2026.
âš One-time visa. Using STGWV after Level 5 means it is not available again after Level 6. Our admissions team will help you decide the best timing for your situation.
* STGWV subject to INZ operational guidelines expected late 2026. One-time use. Pathway options depend on individual circumstances. Speak to our admissions team for personalised advice.
NZQA Category 1 Provider: Highest quality rating for a NZ private training establishment. Verify at nzqa.govt.nz. Applications open subject to NZQA programme approval.
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Green List aligned: ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO 262112) — Tier 2 Work to Residence. Two years employment with an accredited NZ employer leads to permanent residence.
WHATS INCLUDED
We set you up from day one.
Every international student enrolment includes the following — confirmed at enrolment, subject to programme approval.
TOTAL PACKAGE VALUE
Airport pickup
~$150
Accomodation
~$600
Laptop
~$1,000
Student visa fee
$850
80 hours paid work
$1,852
Estimated total value
~NZD $4,452
Values are indicative. Visa fee, paid work, and laptop subject to confirmation at enrolment. Laptop value based on standard device. Paid work at NZD 3.15/hr minimum wage.
Airport pickup on arrival
We meet you when you land in Auckland. No navigating a new city alone on day one.
~ NZD $150
2 weeks free accommodation
​Shared housing provided on arrival while you settle in.
~ NZD $600
Laptop provided
You receive a laptop from day one of your programme.
~ NZD $1,000
Student visa fee covered
We cover your Fee Paying Student Visa application fee in full.
NZD $850
Source: immigration.govt.nz · Subject to confirmation
