Overview

At Tai Poutini Polytechnic international students experience innovative, quality learning options based in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and pristine natural environments.

You’ll study alongside local students, who are also engaged in study across our domestic specialty industry training options. All our programmes are NZQA approved, endorsed by industry, and relevant to our students.

At Tai Poutini Polytechnic we’re serious about education. Our tutors are all experts in their field, have excellent industry connections and are passionate about teaching. We want to look after you while you’re here, and we offer a range of student services and accommodation to make sure you feel right at home.

Tai Poutini Polytechnic is part of Te Pūkenga, the national vocational tertiary education provider, with campuses on the West Coast and other New Zealand locations. This brings flexibility and innovation to our core study options.

Tai Poutini Polytechnic, based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers learners exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.

We are part of Te Pūkenga, the national vocational tertiary education provider, offering popular study options that meet the needs of our local region. Tai Poutini Polytechnic works collaboratively with industry, community partners and training providers to deliver programmes that help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career.

More than a polytechnic, Tai Poutini Polytechnic also supports the West Coast’s economic and social development by getting behind great local initiatives. Our size is often our strength. Because we’re small we can get to know you: our staff and students are a family and we can flex to meet local needs.