Entry Criteria

Information sessions are provided for students and there may be individual interviews with tutors in cases where the application raises some doubt about the suitability of the programme for the student.

Standard Entry

●   A minimum of NCEA level 3; or
●   Any qualification at Level 3 or above from the NZQF; or
●   Special admission may be granted to applicants (aged 20 and over) with no formal qualifications but who are enthusiastic and motivated students and have evidence of relevant prior learning and work or life experience.

English Language Entry Requirement

If English is not your first language you are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training or other tertiary study. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit

●   Cross credit is based in the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment. Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course.  An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied, (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

For further information and enquiries about Cross Credit, please contact the Programme Coordinator, Nikki Lloyd, on 06 830 1172.

English Language Entry Requirement

Approved scores in IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with no band score lower than 5.0), completion of accepted international equivalents.

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training or other tertiary study. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit.

Cross credit is based in the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment. Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied, (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

For further information and enquiries about Cross Credit please contact international@eit.ac.nz