New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4): Fees & Entry Requirements at Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited, New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The programme covers a broad range of computing topics at an introductory level. These include hardware, operating systems, networking and security, user experience, website design and development, information systems, and software design and development. You'll also gain knowledge of professional, ethical and legal principles and practices, and you'll develop your communication skills.

Study options

Full Time (19 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$13,000.00 (6,54,286) per year
Start date

July 2026

Venue

City Campus, Christchurch

130 Madras Street,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8140, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (19 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$13,000.00 (6,54,286) per year
Start date

February 2026

Venue

City Campus, Christchurch

130 Madras Street,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8140, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

40 NCEA level 1 credits including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3

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.

English requirements:

IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5.5 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 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE)

TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)

Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill

Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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