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About NZSE
Transforming lives through the power of learning.
NZSE has provided over two decades of impactful educational experiences across Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty. We empower our graduates with industry-focused professional development, foundation to Master level accreditation, customised skills training, and above all else, a chance to transform their future.
Our five campuses are where students from around the world collaborate, discover their passions, and build practical skills to kick-start their future. Our academic programmes are designed to transition you into university study and our applied learning programmes can train you to confidently enter the New Zealand or global workforce. Our graduates will tell you that it is our student support, friendship, and a whānau-like environment that sets us apart from other providers and helps you achieve your goals.
Creating A Community Of
Life Long Learners.
Scholarship Programmes
NZSE offers scholarship opportunities that award academic excellence, support passions, and encourage you to take the essential steps towards your chosen pathway!
Why Choose NZSE?
NZSE History
2003
2004
NZSE College delivered its first IT Diploma course at the New Lynn Campus.
2006
NZSE College started offering IT programmes to international students.
2007
2008
NZSE College proudly increased its domestic base by over 100%.
2009
2010
NZSE College acquired a Christchurch institute to expand the domestic footprint, and signed up its first Bachelor degree pathway articulation agreement with AUT’s School of Computing and Mathematics.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
ATC Military Prep and Seafield School of English were acquired by NZSEG.
2017
NZSE College launched its first high-level healthcare programme: The Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7).
2018
2019
NZSE College delivered its first fully ONLINE programme: Early Childhood Education Level 4, allowing for student flexibility.
2020
ATC Military Prep merged into NZSE College, allowing NZSE to expand its offerings into uniformed service preparation and security.
2021
NZSE College is approved to deliver the first Early Childhood Education Level 4 qualification in Mandarin.
2022
Entered into higher education, NZSE launched its first Bachelor’s programme: the Bachelor of Business Information Management (Level 7).
2023
NZSE became the first PTE approved to deliver the NZ Diploma in Engineering (Electronics Engineering) (Level 6).
2024
NZSE proudly launched work-based learning, allowing learners to be fully employed and study relevant professional development with NZSE.
2025
NZSE partnered with the New Zealand Defence Force to deliver engineering for Navy Personnel; NZSE established a Tauranga campus for uniformed services preparation; and NZSE’s new Auckland City Campus was officially opened by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, accompanied by Hon. Penny Simmonds and Member of Parliament Nancy Lu.