PTEs

New Zealand has more than 400 private training establishments – often called PTEs.

They offer all sorts of tertiary study and training, including industry training, professional qualifications, degrees and postgraduate study. 

PTEs are independent, so each PTE may look and feel very different to others.

Just a few of the subjects you can learn at a PTE:

  • Management
  • Hospitality
  • Cookery
  • Design
  • Information Technology
  • Massage
  • Health care
  • Teacher training
  • Hairdressing