Foundation and bridging studies intakes and timetables

The dates below are provided as a guideline only and end dates may differ depending on your programme of study.

Please contact Ask Me! student services for more information.


Timetables

If you have not used the timetabling tool before, we suggest looking at the how to guide first.

To find your timetable:

  1. Click the above link
  2. Select the Programmes tab
  3. Filter by the corresponding Area of Study based on the table below
Programme NameArea of Study on Timetable Website
ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)ESOL
New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1)Inclusive Education
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Industry CadetshipBusiness
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Social WorkApplied Social Work L1-4
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Nursing and Health StudiesHealth and Counselling
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Police StudiesSport L1-4
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Pre Diploma EngineeringProfessional Engineering
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Education and Social SciencesApplied Social Work L1-4
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Nursing StudiesHealth and Counselling


2025 intakes

For dates and information on when your orientation will be held, visit our orientation page.

ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)

IntakesDatesClasses
Intake 1Monday 17  February – Friday 27 JuneMonday to Thursday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 2Monday 5 May – Friday 12 SeptemberMonday to Thursday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 3Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday to Thursday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 4Monday 6 October – April 2026Monday to Thursday, 9am – 2:30pm

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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

IntakesDatesClasses
Intake 1Monday 17  February – Friday 27 JuneTuesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 2Monday 5 May – Friday 12 SeptemberTuesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 3Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberTuesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 4Monday 6 October – April 2026Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm

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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

IntakesDatesClasses
Intake 1Monday 17  February – Friday 27 JuneMonday, Wednesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 2Monday 5 May – Friday 12 SeptemberMonday, Wednesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 3Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday, Wednesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 4Monday 6 October – April 2026Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 9am – 2:30pm

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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

IntakesDatesClasses
Intake 1Monday 17  February – Friday 27 JuneMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 2Monday 5 May – Friday 12 SeptemberMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 3Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 2:30pm
Intake 4Monday 6 October – April 2026Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 2:30pm

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New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1)
IntakesStart - finish datesCourse datesBreaks
Intake 1 Monday 5 February – Thursday 5 December

I’ve got this

Monday 10 February – Friday 11 April

Monday 14 April - Friday 25 April

I am Aotearoa

Monday 28 April – Friday 27 June
(2 June and 20 June are public holidays)

Monday 30 June – Friday 11 July

Ready, set, go
Monday 14 July – Friday 19 September

Monday 22 September - Friday 3 October

Where to next?
Monday 6 October – Friday 12 December
(27 October is a public holiday)

Nil

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New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Industry Cadetship
IntakesDatesBreaks

Intake 1

Monday 17 February – Friday 27 June

Monday 14 April – Friday 25 April

Intake 2

Monday 21 July – Friday 28 November

Monday 15 September – Friday 26 September

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Social Work
IntakesDatesBreaks
Intake 1Monday 17 February – Friday 27 JuneMonday 14 April – Friday 25 April
Intake 2Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday 22 September – Friday 3 October

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Nursing and Health Studies
IntakesDatesBreaks

Intake 1

Monday 17 February – Friday 27 June

Monday 14 April – Friday 25 April

Intake 2

Monday 21 July – Friday 28 November

Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Police Studies
IntakesDatesBreaks
Intake 1Monday 17 February – Friday 27 JuneMonday 14 April – Friday 25 April
Intake 2Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday 22 September – Friday 3 October

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Pre Diploma Engineering
IntakesDatesBreaks
Intake 1 Monday 17 February – Friday 27 JuneMonday 14 April – Friday 25 April
Intake 2 Monday 22 July – Friday 15 November Monday 29 September – Friday 10 October

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Education and Social Sciences
IntakesDatesBreaks
Intake 1Monday 17 February – Friday 27 JuneMonday 14 April – Friday 25 April
Intake 2Monday 21 July – Friday 28 NovemberMonday 22 September – Friday 3 October

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Nursing Studies
IntakesDatesBreaks

Intake 1

Monday 17 February – Friday 27 June

Monday 14 April – Friday 25 April

Intake 2

Monday 21 July – Friday 28 November

Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October

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