A spotlight on our student support

The holistic wellbeing of every student is our top priority, and our dedicated International Team, Pastoral Support Team, Academic Team and IT Support are on hand to guide and assist international students during their studies.

All international students receive comprehensive wraparound support, including an informative orientation session that sets them up for academic success from the start of their NZTC study journey.

During their program, Pastoral Support Team members are ready to support students with any personal or professional issues that may affect academic performance, and can refer students to external support agencies as needed.

“The Pastoral Support Team is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all our students. We are committed to providing confidential, non-judgemental support that is only a call, a message or an email away,” says Student Services Manager, Barbara Scanlan.

Pursuing studies abroad can feel like an exciting but daunting opportunity, and many of our international students express their appreciation of the support they receive from the college. We hear from a few below: