AIS St Helens was the previous name for Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS). It is one of New Zealand's largest privately held degree-granting schools, having been created in 1990. It began in Auckland's downtown area. Three years after its founding, the institute relocated to Albert, Auckland, and turned the former St Helens Maternity Hospital building into a tertiary residential campus. The Institute is currently associated with the Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE). In addition, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority has approved all of its programmes (NZQA).
In Auckland, New Zealand, AIS maintains two campuses. The Chamberlain Park Golf Course is close to the St Helens Campus in Mt Albert. English language, business, hospitality management, tourism management, business administration, and information technology are all offered on this campus. It has a large library, cutting-edge computer labs, a restaurant, cosy dorms, large classrooms, a devotional area, and tennis courts. It also provides free parking and has an uninterrupted WiFi connection. St Helens Campus is within a five-minute walk away from Asquith Campus. Information technology, tourism management, business, and hotel management are among the courses available. Computer labs, a study room with library resources, a gymnasium, a student training canteen, and a sports hall are all located there.
In a variety of subjects, AIS provides a variety of postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, certificate, graduate diploma, and postgraduate diploma programmes. It also features an English Language Centre, which provides Business English instruction as well as EAP, EFL, and IELTS preparation. Numerous academic institutions and organisations in New Zealand and overseas have strategic partnerships with the institute. Baekseok University in Korea, Stanford University in Bangladesh, Xiangnan University in China, Shih Chien University in Taiwan, and Informatics Education in Singapore are some of the overseas partner universities.
Why studied in Auckland Institute of Studies
The most prestigious Private Training Establishment in New Zealand, providing high-quality education and excellent support with an emphasis on assisting individuals in achieving successful professional goals.
Our four guiding values help us stay focused on providing the best results for our students:
QUALITY EDUCATION
As a NZQA Category 1 provider, you may rest assured that you've enrolled in one of New Zealand's largest and most well-known Tertiary Education Institutions. Take advantage of a comprehensive choice of reasonably cost diploma, degree, graduate, and postgraduate qualifications, all of which are NZQA-approved and internationally recognised. Members of our highly regarded academic faculty are thought leaders in their industries and are dedicated to providing you with the greatest educational experience possible.
INDIVIDUAL FOCUS
At AIS, you are so much more than simply another student. Our class numbers are far smaller than those of many other tertiary education institutions, ensuring that you have better access to academic staff when you need it and that you get the most out of your learning opportunities. You can take advantage of previous studies and attain your educational goals quickly with our fast track programmes, flexible enrollment dates, and cross credit recognition.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
It's critical that you feel confident and at ease while studying, especially if you're studying far away from home. The serene ambience of the institute is enhanced by the park-like grounds of the St Helens campus, which is only a 10-minute drive from Auckland's city centre. Live on campus in our student hostel, catch up on work in our library, and relax in our gym and sports hall, all of which are secured 24 hours a day. Our welcoming and approachable Student Services and Marketing team is always available to provide the greatest pastoral care — in your own language.
REAL WORLD SUCCESS
We recognise that you are studying at AIS because you need future options—options for higher education, work, or perhaps immigration. Our industry-specific programmes are meticulously developed to provide you with the skills you'll need to succeed. On the AIS MBA Internship Pathway or the AIS Graduate Placement Service, you can gain relevant NZ work experience. As an AIS graduate, you will develop an international network of contacts and life-long acquaintances thanks to the presence of students from over 30 nations on campus.
Auckland Institute of Studies Highlights
- Great Value
- Individual Focus
- Multicultural Environment
- Academic Staff and Research'
- Employment
- Industry Links and Internships
- Student Support Services
- Fast-Track Programmes and Flexible Entry Dates
- Credit Recognition
- Study Skills Advisor
- Scholarships and Excellence Awards
- Immigration and Visas
- Student Loans and Allowances
- Pasifika and Maori
- Transport
- Large Spacious Campus
Auckland Institute of Studies Facilities
- Library
- Sports and recreation hall
- Gym
- Cafeterias
- Accommodation
AIS St Helens scholarships
The first year of tuition expenses for any Diploma, Bachelor degree, Graduate Diploma, MBA, or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration will be funded in full by the AIS Scholarship award recipients. These scholarships might help you save up to $6,750 on your education!
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Auckland Institute of Studies English Language Requirments
| Internationally recognised proficiency tests | Programme Level and required outcome | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at Level 3 | Certificate at Level 4 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 Diploma or degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7 |
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master’s Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10 |
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| IELTS test | General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 | General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 | Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 | Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) | Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE) |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) | Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) | Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21) |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill; | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill; |
| OET | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests |
| NZCEL3 a) Expiring b) Current |
a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General) |
a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied) |
a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) |
a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) |
a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional) b) Level 5 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 | PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 |
| LanguageCert | B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill |
| Trinity ISE | ISE I with no less than distinction in any band | ISE II with no less than pass in any band | ISE II with no less than merit in any band | ISE II with no less than distinction in any band | ISE III with no less than pass in any band |
