ABOUT US

	Te Koru / The Unfurled Frond Symbolizes growth, new life, life eternal,  fresh start, flexibility with integrity, unity. cultural diversity
	Poutama / Stairway to the Heavens Symbolizes the path of life, the trials and obstacles one must traverse to achieve, perseverance, diligence, discipline, Educational Achievement and success.
	Te Kahui o Mahutonga / Southern Cross Identifies the Institution as being founded in Aotaeroa / New Zealand, international recognition the importance of direction.
	Shield Unity, strength, drive passion.

 

The National Institute of Studies (“NIS”) was established in 2002.  NIS is registered and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as a private training establishment. It aims to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for domestic and international students. The organisation combines cultural diversity and business expertise in the delivery of its business and IT programmes. It also offers English language programmes to help students acquire language skills for tertiary studies..

To be NZ based, recognised both nationally and internationally as a successfully networked organization. Delivering quality academic services and learning resources to the local NZ community and global markets.

MISSION

"Educate and network for success”

The National Institute of Studies will utilize the most efficient resources and teaching methods available empowering students to achieve their educational, professional and personal goals. We will do this by emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and providing a network of guidance and support. We pledge commitment to developing and maintaining the highest educational services and products. We encourage our students and staff to “Educate and network for success”. A further aspect of our mission is to provide high quality pastoral care for our international students, together with social and cultural integration into New Zealand life.

OUR OBJECTIVES

1. Academic Excellence
2. Business Excellence
3. Effective Pathways to employment or further education & training

STUDENT STATEMENT

To provide a quality learning environment that assists students to fulfill their educational and professional goals in local and global markets. To provide students with the support required to network and gain entry into their desired pathway.

 

We, at the National Institute of Studies, advocate the following values as part of the culture of the institute:
• Professionalism
• Integrity

• Commitment

STAFF STATEMENT

We, at the National Institute of Studies, advocate the following values as part of the culture of the institute: • Professionalism • Integrity • Commitment

Who we are:

NIS is a wholly New Zealand owned private education provider. Networking amongst a diverse range of communities enhances the primary relationship through the inclusion of multi-cultural staff and the blending of knowledge skill and culture. By so doing, NIS provides a globally focused learning and networking environment for business education from which students and staff form a sound capacity for global networking.
Increasing demand from employers and tertiary institutions globally require students and graduates who are innovative in their thinking and well prepared to enter into their chosen field with commitment and professionalism.

Features that set NIS apart include …

• Professionalism:
NIS ensures its course outcomes meet, and exceed, industry standards providing learners with the necessary entry requirements to enter their field of choice. NIS prides itself in providing business acumen and knowledge that is current.

• Commitment
NIS is committed to each learner to ensure all learning styles are catered for. NIS is also committed to ensuring graduates are assisted to achieve desirable outcomes ie: employment or further education and training.

• Integrity
NIS has an honest approach to ensure learners are protected in all areas, confidentiality, fee protection, learning environments, and pastoral care and networks with other agencies, schools, institutes and universities, employers and employment agencies. NIS strives to provide a seamless student service so all student needs are catered for while students are studying at NIS.

 

The Story behind the Shield

Directors of the National Institute of Studies (“NIS”) sought to have an emblem designed that reflected the guiding philosophy of the institution. The task proved to be quite difficult, after seeking the assistance of various designers, still to no avail, Institute owner /Founding Director Marion Kerepeti Edwards  took it upon her self to draft  the Shield bearing in mind all that she wanted the Institution to stand for. She thought of the constellation known to Maori as Te Kahui o Mahutonga or The Southern Cross which is depicted on the New Zealand Flag. The Constellation gives direction. For century’s Maori and other cultures have depended upon the stars as navigational tools offering direction. The constellation also reflects our ambition “to be NZ based, recognized both nationally and internationally as a successfully networked organization”.
The Koru symbol was then chosen to be depicted directly below the Southern Cross, once again reaffirming the founding of the institution in Aotearoa, New Zealand also reflecting our unique identity as a registered Maori private training establishment. (sentence deleted) Networking amongst a diverse range of communities enhances the primary relationship through the inclusion of multi-cultural staff and the blending of knowledge skill and culture. By so doing, NIS provides a globally focused learning and networking environment for business education from which students and staff form a sound capacity for global networking”.
The Poutama or stairway to heaven motif was then chosen to represent the importance of Perseverance. The Poutama depicts the story of the Maori Ancestor Tawhaki who is said to have traversed the poutama to the Heavens where he received from the creator Three Kete / Baskets  known as Nga Kete o te Wananga / the baskets of Knowledge, each kete containing knowledge of some degree. It is said that each of us carry with us three Kete that we take with us whilst we traverse the pathway of life, it is said that the most important of knowledge comes from the different experiences, relationships, interactions and trials that life brings. The Stairway motif is an affirmation of our Mission to "Educate and network for success”

 

 

For further information: Tel: (09) 306 2288 Fax :(09) 306 2289 Email: info@nis.ac.nz Web site: www.nis.ac.nz