Entry Requirements for the New Zealand Diploma Beauty Therapy Course

All applicants must:

• Have successfully achieved:
  • the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 1) or an equivalent qualification, or
  • an NZQA-approved qualification or an equivalent qualification at a higher level, or
• If 20 years old or older and without any qualifications, show evidence of the ability to successfully achieve and succeed in the programme, and
• Communicate effectively in all areas of English to a suitable and appropriate level.

Ākonga a Aotearoa / domestic students must:

• Be at least 16 years old by the programme’s start date.

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years old by the programme’s start date
• Meet the English language requirements set forth by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

We reserve the right to allow special entry to an ākonga / student where she demonstrates an extraordinary ability which compensates for a deficiency in one or more of the areas above. Our programmes are selected entry programmes, so applicants who demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement (for example, NCEA Level 3 versus NCEA Level 1) may rank higher in the selection process. If your originals are not in English, you will need to have a certified translator translate the document into English for your application.

Ākonga / Students with Medical Conditions

• You may need to provide medical diagnosis and medical clearance to undertake study with us to ensure your health and safety.
• You must have and maintain a good standard of health so you meet the attendance criteria.
• You may need to supply a model for treatments you are unable to be a model for.

Ākonga / Students with Learning Conditions

• You may need to provide us with any written reports on your learning conditions from a qualified professional to help us help you during the course.
• You may need help from a specialist tutor outside of class.

Ākonga a Aotearoa / Domestic Students Who Speak English as a Second Language

• You may need to provide evidence of suitability for the programme through adequate use and understanding of English.

Special Entry Requirements for Specific Programmes

The following programmes have additional entry requirements:

New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) [NZ3445]

All applicants must have successfully achieved:

• New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [NZ3444], or
• an NZQA-approved beauty qualification or equivalent beauty qualification at level 4 or higher, including, but not limited to, full body anatomy and physiology, Swedish body massage and knowledge of associated contraindications, equivalent or similar to the content within our New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [NZ3444] programme.

Further Information on Entry Requirements

International students must also meet the English language requirements.

You can find more information on our entry requirements on our Entry Criteria page in the Enrolment section of our Web site.