New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills

Entry criteria

Academic requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements

Note: if you have previously achieved a level 2 qualification, you may not be eligible to participate in this programme. Please contact NMIT to discuss, or consider the Study and Career Preparation programme(external link), designed to support learners of any age get back into study.

Other requirements

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age (special entry may be granted for 15-year-olds holding a Ministry of Education early leaving exemption)
• Applicants are required to attend an informal interview

Information for applicants

The informal interview is designed to learn more about the applicant’s background, experience, motivation, and ability to participate in, and successfully complete the programme.

Applicants may be eligible for the Youth Guarantee, which is open to 16-19-year-olds (or 15-year-olds who hold an early leaving exemption from school).