If you are thinking about doing a polytechnic or university course but don’t have enough NCEA credits, consider doing a bridging or foundation course. Bridging courses can help build up your skills and meet the minimum entry requirements for a degree course. Foundation courses are usually a full year of study and are an excellent way to develop good study habits before you start your degree course, even though they don't count towards your degree.
Some tertiary institutes have foundation year scholarships available, so find out if you are eligible.
Bridging and foundation courses are for you if:
you don't meet the minimum entry requirements for a tertiary course
you are unsure of your ability to cope with tertiary study
you haven't studied for some time
you want to see what tertiary study is like before you make a financial commitment
If this sounds like you, explore the various courses on offer below or visit the website of your chosen tertiary institution, as new classes become available all the time!
If you are thinking about doing a polytechnic or university course but don’t have enough NCEA credits, consider doing a bridging or foundation course. Bridging courses can help build up your skills and meet the minimum entry requirements for a degree course. Foundation courses are usually a full year of study and are an excellent way to develop good study habits before you start your degree course, even though they don't count towards your degree.
Some tertiary institutes have foundation year scholarships available, so find out if you are eligible.
Bridging and foundation courses are for you if:
If this sounds like you, explore the various courses on offer below or visit the website of your chosen tertiary institution, as new classes become available all the time!
Tertiary Foundation/Bridging Courses