Our objective is to empower students to build better worlds. We want every Ara student to be equipped for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and we achieve this by providing relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments.
Our talented staff, innovative industry partners and supportive community play a significant role in contributing to this outcome. Collectively, we're committed to ensuring that every student has the industry-relevant knowledge, skills and experience they need to get the job they want and to excel in it.
Our learning models and course content continually evolve to respond to industry and regional needs. To ensure our students have real-world experience and graduate work-ready, we offer an ever-expanding array of workplace training opportunities, internships, apprenticeships and partnerships with industry. And to meet the demand for flexible study options, we offer an increasing range of online, blended delivery and part-time programmes.
These measures, combined with a low student-to-tutor ratio and comprehensive support services, ensure our students thrive in an inclusive, nurturing, flexible and technology-enhanced study environment where meaningful learning experiences are the norm.
And it means that when they head out into the world, our graduates are equipped with internationally-relevant qualifications, valuable industry connections and skills that will enable them to contribute to a fast-changing world.
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The latest cohorts of international students at Ara Institute of Canterbury are heading home with unforgettable memories, newfound confidence, and glowing praise for their “kind and easy to understand” tutors. From jet boating on alpine lakes to exploring New Zealand's pristine wildlife and enjoying city attractions, students’ camera rolls are overflowing with wide smiles and stunning backdrops. Ara recently welcomed 24 students from a number of Taiwanese universities for a 4-week English Plus Activities programme, alongside a cohort of 20 students from Jeonbuk National University in Korea completing English Plus Business studies. Another group from Teikyo University in Japan wrapped up a 14-week experience, which included three weeks in Timaru and 11 weeks completing a range of programmes at Ara’s Christchurch City campus. Heather Knox, Ara’s Business and English Portfolio Manager, said the international English offerings were carefully crafted to combine language learning with meaningful real-world experiences. The latest cohorts of international students at Ara Institute of Canterbury are heading home with unforgettable memories, newfound confidence, and glowing praise for their “kind and easy to understand” tutors. From jet boating on alpine lakes to exploring New Zealand's pristine wildlife and enjoying city attractions, students’ camera rolls are overflowing with wide smiles and stunning backdrops. Ara recently welcomed 24 students from a number of Taiwanese universities for a 4-week English Plus Activities programme, alongside a cohort of 20 students from Jeonbuk National University in Korea completing English Plus Business studies. Another group from Teikyo University in Japan wrapped up a 14-week experience, which included three weeks in Timaru and 11 weeks completing a range of programmes at Ara’s Christchurch City campus. Heather Knox, Ara’s Business and English Portfolio Manager, said the international English offerings were carefully crafted to combine language learning with meaningful real-world experiences.
The latest cohorts of international students at Ara Institute of Canterbury are heading home with unforgettable memories, newfound confidence, and glowing praise for their “kind and easy to understand” tutors. From jet boating on alpine lakes to exploring New Zealand's pristine wildlife and enjoying city attractions, students’ camera rolls are overflowing with wide smiles and stunning backdrops. Ara recently welcomed 24 students from a number of Taiwanese universities for a 4-week English Plus Activities programme, alongside a cohort of 20 students from Jeonbuk National University in Korea completing English Plus Business studies. Another group from Teikyo University in Japan wrapped up a 14-week experience, which included three weeks in Timaru and 11 weeks completing a range of programmes at Ara’s Christchurch City campus. Heather Knox, Ara’s Business and English Portfolio Manager, said the international English offerings were carefully crafted to combine language learning with meaningful real-world experiences. The latest cohorts of international students at Ara Institute of Canterbury are heading home with unforgettable memories, newfound confidence, and glowing praise for their “kind and easy to understand” tutors. From jet boating on alpine lakes to exploring New Zealand's pristine wildlife and enjoying city attractions, students’ camera rolls are overflowing with wide smiles and stunning backdrops. Ara Institute of Canterbury today hosted a special welcome ceremony for visiting students from prestigious universities in Taiwan and Japan, reinforcing its commitment to global education and cross-cultural exchange. The ceremony marked the arrival of 25 students from Nanhua University, Providence University and Asia University in Taiwan, together with 35 students from the University of Nagano in Japan. This visit represented a significant milestone in Ara’s international engagement, particularly with Taiwan, as it was only the second time Ara has hosted a group from these institutions. “We are honoured to welcome our partners from Taiwan and Japan,” said Andy Ge, Ara’s International Market Manager for Taiwan. “This visit reflects the strength of our valued partnerships and our shared commitment to providing meaningful international learning experiences.” “We are also deeply grateful to our trusted business partners, including Tony Oikawa from Kiwi-J-ana Ltd in Christchurch and Eric Chen, our Taiwan-based contact person,” said Ge. “Their commitment and professionalism ensure students are well-prepared to thrive here.” The welcome ceremony featured a traditional Māori mihi (greeting) delivered by Ara Kaumātua Poutama (Māori elder) Harry Westrupp, followed by a waiata (song) and formal welcomes from Heather Knox, Manager of English Language at Ara and Dee Gath, International Market Manager for Japan. Mātua Harry highlighted the significance of the visit coinciding with Matariki, the Māori New Year, a time for reflection, celebration and future planning. “My wish for you is for your visit with us to be welcoming and fruitful,” said Mātua Harry. Dee Gath encouraged students to embrace the experience: “Be open – to difference, to new experiences and to opportunities.”
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