10 NCEA Level 1 Literacy credits and 10 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits.

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Alternative requirements
Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact Ara for advice.

English Language requirements:

IELTS test - Academic score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5

SPEAKING - 5.0
READING - 5.0
WRITING - 5.0
LISTENING - 5.0

TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4.0 TWE)

TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)

Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill

Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36

INTERNATIONAL CLOSE DATE: 20 JANUARY FOR FEBRUARY START