Course Fees, Entry Criteria and Living Costs

National Trade Academy Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3)

Course Fees

Course Fee: NZ$370.00 per week
(38 weeks including 4 weeks recess)
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
Course Materials Fee: NZ$185.00
TOTAL COST NZ$13,025.00

Entry Criteria

Students will meet the following entry requirements:

  • have a real desire to work in the Equine industry
  • possess sufficient English language skills
  • are at least 18 years old (international students)

Previous equine experience is considered an important factor in allowing students entry to the course and NTA will actively seek evidence of this. Acceptable evidence may be in the form of:

International students:

  • a written referee statement
  • written employment history
  • letter of endorsement from an organisation or business within the industry

No pre- and/or co-requisites are required other than the ability to meet the riding criteria for the NZ Pony Club "C Grade" Certificate.


National Trade Academy Certificate in New Zealand Farming Skills (Level 2)

Course Fees

Course Fee: NZ$430.00 per week (12 weeks)
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
Course Materials Fee: NZ$365.00
TOTAL COST NZ$5785.00

Entry Criteria

Students will meet the following entry requirements:

  • Have an agricultural background or an interest in agriculture in their own country (referee's report required)
    either: hold an IELTS score of 4.5
    or: pass an aptitude test within the first week of the course to satisfy the Academy that the student can successfully complete the course, if English is not the student's first language
  • Students will have English included in their course from an agriculture perspective to allow them to understand how New Zealand farmers communicate to their staff.
  • An application fee of $1000.00 will be required to start the registration and enrolment process. This is either refunded (less 10%) if you do not continue with your application or deducted of your course fees if you start the course

National Certificate in New Zealand Farming Skills (Work Ready) Level 3

Course Fee: NZ$370.00 per week
(38 weeks including 4 weeks recess)
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
Course Materials Fee: NZ$185.00
TOTAL COST NZ$13,025.00

Entry Criteria

Students will meet the following entry requirements:

  • have a real desire to work in the Agriculture industry
  • possess sufficient English language skills
  • are at least 18 years old (international students)

Previous Agriculture experience is considered an important factor in allowing students entry to the course and NTA will actively seek evidence of this. Acceptable evidence may be in the form of:

International students:

  • a written referee statement
  • written employment history
  • letter of endorsement from an organisation or business within the industry

English

Course Fees

Course Fee: NZ$290.00 per week
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
TOTAL COST TBA (depending on course length)
2011 Special $200 per week
No enrolment fee
Min 4 week enrolment

Entry Criteria

Open to all international students who wish to develop their skills in English as a second language. On completion of their studies, students can enrol in the next level course, depending on their visa.


English + Horse Riding, Agriculture or Horticulture

Course Fees

Course Fee: NZ$290.00 per week
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
Course Activities Fee: NZ$85.00 per week
TOTAL COST TBA (depending on course length)

Entry Criteria

Open to all international students who wish to develop their skills in English as a second language, while participating in Agriculture, Horse riding or Horticulture activities. On completion of their studies, students can enrol in the next level English language course, depending on their visa.


English + Rugby

Course Fees

Course Fee: NZ$290.00 per week
Enrolment Fee: NZ$260.00
Course Activities Fee: NZ$140.00, NZ$160.00 or NZ$180.00 per week (depending on course package selected)
TOTAL COST TBA (depending on course length)

Additional Costs (Non Tuiton)

Homestay (Student Links):
NZ$200.00 Placement fee
NZ$230.00 per week

Insurance NZ$328.90 (12 months)

NZ Immigration (Work Visa) NZ$200 (subject to change)

NTA Greenstone Employment Service

Immigration and employment consultant NZ$690.00

Transport bus fares NZ$75.00 per week (approximately)

Personal spending NZ$100 per week (approximately)

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