Why
should I Study at the Institute of Applied Learning?
The
Institute has trained students since 1988. We have
a good record of success with industry, graduates,
NZQA and the Ministry of Education. Our staff have
a mixture of industry experience along with
How
much is the course fee?
Course
fees vary depending on many circumstances. We do not
post our fees as on the web site but if you ask us
for information and provide some details of what you
would like to study, we will tell you the options
and fees that are available to you.
Is
there any extra cost apart from the tuition fee?
Generally
no, but some courses have optional exams you are able
to sit, and these have extra costs involved. Example:
CompTIA and Microsoft assessments for the Diplomas
in Computing
Where
will the course be held?
42
Atkinson Ave, Otahuhu. Course times vary depending
on the course you studying and the time at which you
want to study. Generally you will find that your timetable
is fixed for morning, afternoon or evening.
What
are the entry requirements?
These
vary with each course. There is a pre-entry assessment,
which tests your basic skills and literacy and numeracy.
If you are an overseas student then there is a requirement
to prove the level of English you have. For some of
our courses, there are other pre-requisite qualifications
or work experiences.
Will
I get help in finding a job?
We
have contacts with industry and our tutors can assist
with possibilities. We will help you develop your
CV and your interview skills but we cannot find a
job for you. You must do the interview and convince
the employer that you are the best person for them
to hire. We assist by preparing you for the employers.
We work with industry and monitor the vacancies. In
some of our courses the work experience component
leads to employment opportunities.
Do
we get a student ID?
Yes,
this will be supplied in the first few weeks of the
course commencing. A student card will help you access
discounts in Auckland for Tertiary students including
transportation, entertainment and products.
If
I had a job can I work around that and the course?
Yes
you can and quite a few of our students do this. However
you must remember that, while the time you are required
to attend the class is 5 hours plus per day, you should
also put in at least 1-2 hours extra each day to keep
up with the work you need to do.
What
are the size of the classes?
Generally
the class size will be between 10 and 20 students.
Can
we come back and talk to our tutors and ask technical
questions and for help on such matters?
Yes.
The Institute offers after-course support to all our
students.
What
makes you different from other providers that offer
the same programme?
IAL
has offered specialized training since 1988 and during
this time has successfully graduated Thousands of
students from New Zealand and overseas. This provides
us with knowledge and experience that very few providers
can match.
IAL also provides NZQA accredited courses and programmes
to both, New Zealand and International students, which
provides all our students with diversity and creates
friendships between people from all over the world.
IAL is contracted by the Government (through its funding
department the Tertiary Education Commission, TEC)
to provide selected courses and training to New Zealand
citizens and residents that is completely free of
charge to the students. This indicates a great amount
of trust from the Government for IAL to do a good
job.
Our programmes are developed as a result of our long
experience and therefore unique. We offer a very high
quality product, delivered by the best available tutors,
facilities and learning support.
IAL owns its main campuses, which makes it very financially
secure.
Free parking, 2-year audit cycle, great range of courses
and programmes, many relationships and pathways with
other providers and businesses, it's just too much
to list in five minutes…
Who
qualifies for students loans?
New
Zealand Citizens or Permanent Resident can qualify
for a Student Loan of up to $6,500 per year. This
is decided by Study Link.
Does
you Institute offer child care?
Not
at this time although we can advise you of child care
facilities near our campuses that can be used.
Why
are your course so expensive compared to other P.T.E.s?
Our
courses and facilities have stood the test of time
and we have proven results with industry and graduates.
Our courses are not the most expensive in the marketplace
but they are not the least expensive. We strive for
qualified and capable tutors as well as good relevant
industry contacts.
Can
you pathway to higher studies and on to M.I.T., A.U.T.
etc?
Pathways
for IAL graduates exist to the Manukau Institute of
Technology (MIT) the Auckland Institute of Studies
St Helens (AIS) and the Eastern Institute of Technology
(EIT).
