Course Fees, Costs, and Basic Info

NTA has been training students for careers in land-based industries since January 2000.
This includes both domestic and international students.

All NTA courses are recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

For information on all our courses and international student eligibility please go to Course options.   For Course fees - see section below.

If you are interested in a training course please complete the  International course enquiry form    or email [email protected]

Age of Students Accepted

  • 18+ for Vocational Courses
  • 12+ for all English courses 

Student Handbooks 

International Student Orientation Handbook (PDF)               Manual de Orientación para alumnos Internacionales (PDF)

International Enquiry Form

International Course Fees

Fees are subject to change at any time. (To view all possible courses, see Course Options.  )

Farming - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture) Level 2
Farming - New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) Level 3
Plants - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Horticulture) Level 2
Horses - New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Stable Assistant) Level 3
Animal Care - New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Rural Animals) Level 4
English + Horse Riding / Agriculture / Horticulture
General English / IELTS or PTE Preparation (Full Time-20+3 hours/week)
High School Preparation / High School English for Academic Success

Other Costs

Costs are subject to change at any time

Canterbury Homestay
Additional Costs (Non-tuition)
Immigration Fee (If work visa is required)
Miscellaneous

What is included with our course fees?

The following items are free/included with our course fees:

  • Computer & wireless internet access
  • Assistance to find work
  • Help with further study placement
  • Student kitchen to make light meals
  • Tea and coffee

Work Rights

General Full-time English only: If you study at NTA for 14 weeks or more you are eligible under new immigration rules to work part-time, outside your study hours, up to 20 hours per week.

Vocational Courses

Immigration rules do not allow students to work during their study, however, if you want to work in the industry you are training for after you have graduated, NTA Recruitment will assist you to find employment.

We cannot guarantee you a job. (Extra costs apply to see Immigration fees above).

Note: Some students will require a medical and or X-Ray to apply for a work visa.

NTA use an Immigration Adviser to assist students to apply for a work visa. (Costs are shown above).

NTA cannot guarantee you a visa as visa approval is subject to immigration policy criteria after assessment of your application.

All fees are in NZ$ and include government taxes. For groups, our price is negotiable depending on numbers and the programme delivered.

Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021

NTA has agreed to observe and be bound as a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website at www.nzqa.govt.nz or  Download here