Te Tumu Whakatipu offers foundation and university preparation pathways, short courses, study tours, English language and professional tests, accelerate+, transition learning and our Wānanga Nohinohi Te Kunenga Children’s University programme.
University preparation courses
Certificate in Foundation Studies – CertFoundStud
Successful completion of this qualification will give you admission to New Zealand universities and prepare you for undergraduate study.
Certificate of University Preparation – CertUniPrep
The Certificate of University Preparation will help you reach the standards you need to start studying towards a university qualification.
Academic Reading for University Study
This course will help you to develop academic reading strategies to prepare you for undergraduate study.
Academic Writing for University Study
This course will help you to develop effective academic writing strategies and skills to prepare you for undergraduate study.
Critical Thinking for University Study
This course will help you to develop critical thinking strategies to prepare you for undergraduate study.
Numeracy for University Study
This course will help you to develop an understanding of numeracy concepts and skills to prepare you for undergraduate study.
Short courses
We are experienced at organising custom short courses for professional organisations, government institutions and partner universities, in New Zealand and internationally.
Our recognised professional development short courses cover many fields of expertise. We can also include sector specialists and industry visits.
For more information or to request a customised proposal, use our enquiry form.
English language and professional tests
Te Tumu Whakatipu works with leading providers of international and occupational English language and professional testing.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
The test is designed to help you achieve the score you need to succeed in your immigration application, professional registration or for university entrance.
Occupational English Test (OET)
OET is an international English language test to assess the language and communication skills of healthcare professionals seeking to register and practice in an English-speaking environment.
Pearson Test of English Academic at Massey
Take the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic to prove your English ability for all New Zealand students and migration visa applications.
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE can be used for professional licencing and certification across the finance, IT, medical, engineering, human resources and telecommunications industries.
Student study tours
We organise study tours in New Zealand for university or high school groups looking for an overseas experience.
These can include academic studies combined with:
- English language
- project work
- field trips
- cultural or sporting activities
- a New Zealand homestay experience.
Student groups who take part will study in classes specially designed around their needs.
For more information or to request a customised proposal, use our enquiry form.
Other programmes
Children's University
Children’s University Massey offers children and young people a range of exciting, out-of-school learning opportunities.
Study while at secondary school with Accelerate+
With Accelerate+ students studying in year 12 or year 13 can complete university-level courses while at school.
Meet our students
“I actually felt really cool doing my pathway programme. I spent four or five months doing it, put in the effort, and learnt a bunch of stuff that made my degree super easy in the first year.”
“All of my pathway instructors were extremely helpful in my studies, and I really valued the feedback I received since it was critical in assisting me in identifying what areas I needed to improve on in order to continue progressing each week.”
Te Tumu Whakatipu news
Agribusiness course utilises field trips to study local value chains
Officials and managers from southeast Asian countries took part in the course, which allows participants to observe best practices and gain practical knowledge they can use for their own country's specific needs.
From pause to progress with Foundation Studies success
After a series of unexpected complications during Lilly Feleti’s final year of high school, it was the Foundation Studies programme that helped her pursue tertiary education.
Day of hands-on learning for Children’s University ākonga
The weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of 100 tamariki and rangatahi who spent the day on the Manawatū campus getting a taste of university life.
Japanese students experience a taste of Kiwi working life as part of study programme
Interning at a New Zealand business was the highlight for many of the Japanese students who recently attended a short course.
Contact us
We support people to grow and develop their potential. Get in touch with us to hear how we can help you get started.
You can email us at Te.Tumu.Whakatipu@massey.ac.nz, call us on 0800 627 739 or visit us on campus:
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