Options for higher learning
The Timaru District is very fortunate to have quality higher education providers as detailed below. The interaction between these providers, secondary schools, local business and community and social organisations is pro-actively open and transparent. The over-riding approach of all is a collective focus on what's right for the student.
Ara | Te Pūkenga
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes.
Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it has six campuses throughout the region and offers more than 150 certificates, diplomas, degrees and graduate qualifications across a wide range of subjects.
Subjects taught at Ara’s Timaru campus include nursing, midwifery, food and hospitality, art and design, human services, hair and beauty, early childhood education, te reo Māori, English, and a range of trades.
Ara programmes are taught by highly experienced industry professionals and include a strong emphasis on work-integration such as work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships.
Ara’s commitment to educational excellence is single-minded, and its delivery is world-class. The institute empowers its graduates with work-ready skills and gives them the tools and confidence to succeed in their chosen career, anywhere in the world. Explore the study options available.
Ara | Te Pūkenga also caters for international students. Find out more.
YMCA
The Y South and Mid Canterbury offers a range of education programmes, including free Youth Guarantee programmes like Y*Skills Foundation Learning Levels 1 and 2 for 16-24 year olds, and also Y*Skills for Life (upskilling in reading, writing and maths) and Drive2Work for learners age 16-65 years. We also offer Pop Up play, active recreation and sport activities and youth development programmes such as our Resiliency Toolkit, and much more. Find out more.
