STAR Courses
Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) courses are short classes that give students a taste for different study and career options.
School pathways
Get a kick-start on your career with practical experience on-campus or at a workplace and complete NCEA at school simultaneously.
If you are a student in Year 11 or above, NMIT offers secondary school students the opportunity to explore a variety of vocational pathways by experiencing and studying at the tertiary level.
It's a great way to assist with choosing your school subjects for the following year, deciding what to study in the future or possible first steps towards working.
Check out the information below and chat with your school's Careers and Transition Department to learn more about these opportunities.
NCEA Credits
Before applying, it is important to check the programme information, as tertiary-level credits are not always transferrable to NCEA credits.
There are various ways that secondary students or recent school leavers can pursue tertiary-level education to attain NCEA credits. STAR courses, Trades Academy, and tertiary preparation programmes are some of the options available.
Foundation Pathway programmes are specifically designed to support students who leave school early, those who require NCEA Level 2, or those who need a different approach to learning to boost their confidence in making future-forward decisions.
We can support your study journey
Trades Academy
Trades Academy opens doors for secondary school students who want to stay at school but are ready to start training for a real job or explore vocational options.
Foundation Pathways
Open your world to endless possibilities with foundation and pathway studies designed to offer direction and qualifications to kick-start your career.
Scholarships
NMIT is proud to offer new and current student scholarships. This could reduce your study costs or give you tools for success. Apply now, it's easy!
Study Fees Free
Students can get one year of study or two years of training.
Map out your future
NMIT study navigators can work with you to design a study journey that fits your life.
Schools & Educators
Welcome. At NMIT we respect our strong relationships with the schools and community educators we work with and are here to support you and your students in their study journeys.
