NEWS AND EVENTS

To better address the learning needs of our clients NIS has developed networks across the globe covering United Kingdom, Asia, Australia, Canada, USA. Having these links enables NIS to better manage the transition of students into the New Zealand educational environment. With future development of NIS offices throughout the globe will assist in consolidating NIS pathways into Universities throughout the world. And this is why at NIS our moto is, “to educate and network for success”

Courses & Subjects

The National Institute of Studies offers a range of flexible long stay programs. You must study for a minimum of 12 weeks. If you want to study for less than 12 weeks, please go to Short Courses. You can start almost every Monday and take holidays during your program, but requests for holidays must be made at least 1 month in advance.
Certificate in Foundation Studies Program ( Level 4 )
NIS Foundation Studies Program is a National Qualification Framework Unit Standard Base Qualification. It is designed to meet NZQA University Entrance Standard & equivalent to NCEA (Level 3). NIS Foundation Studies Program offers:
  • Experienced, Quality teaching to suit your individual needs,
  • Ample of contact hours in an intensive and supportive learning environment
  • A curriculum that develops your independent learning skills to help you succeed at university

Program Structure The Program is made up of five courses taken over two semesters - starting in February, July or November. Intakes: Please contact us at info@nis.ac.nz, for the next intake dates.

You will have to take the following 3 compulsory subjects:

  • FSP011 English
  • FSP012 Mathematics
  • FSP013 Computing

You can choose 2 electives from:

  • FSP021 Financial Accounting
  • FSP023 Commerce & Economics
  • FSP024 Computer Science

25 contact hours per week and in addition you are expected to spend at least 20 hours per week in unsupervised self-study.

Successful completion To complete the Program successfully, you will need an average of 50% (C) in each subject. On successful completion of the Foundation Program, you will be awarded a minimum 83 credits.

Entry Requirements: To enrol in the Program, you need an English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS band score of 5.0 (with no sub-score below 4.5), a TOEFL score of 525 (195 in the computer-based test) You must be at least 17 years old and have completed secondary school to a satisfactory standard.

Duration: Full time: one year, Main Intakes Dates: Feb, April, July and September

Information Technology Certificate ( Level 4 )

The IT Certificate (Level 4) is designed for people intending to work in the New Zealand Computer Industry, like Information systems Information technology, Multimedia, Network Support etc. It is specifically designed for students who have a tertiary qualification in another field and also working people who have work experience in the IT field and who wish to upgrade their skills and qualification in Information Systems. Students and working people can specialize in one or two areas.

 

Duration: Combined course with Diploma in IT and Business Applications ( Level 5 )
Main Intakes Dates: Feb, April, July and September