Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

Te Kura is a state-funded distance education provider that offers a wide range of personalised learning programmes and courses, from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, which are mostly delivered online. Students can enrol for a few credits in a specific course or for a full-time programme. Students of all ages are welcome, as long as they meet our eligibility criteria.

As New Zealand's largest state school, Te Kura offers a wide range of subjects and courses. We have regional offices in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch. Our staff also work in communities where there are clusters of Te Kura students, such as Whangarei, Hastings and Nelson. This helps us to work with communities to support students’ learning.

At Te Kura, we tailor your learning programme to fit your needs, so you can learn your way. Where do you want to study today: home? a café? The choice is yours. We encourage Students to take control of their learning and work out what best suits them. Our teachers are able to work closely with you one-to-one, and assess how you’re doing as you go, adapting your learning material accordingly.

Enrolment with Te Kura is free if you meet the Ministry of Education’s eligibility criteria. Young adults aged 16 to 19 (and not turning 20 in the year of enrolment) who are not enrolled at another school full-time can enrol with us for free too. Our courses are also available for a small fee to adults aged 20 and over.
Students who are at a face-to-face school can study courses that aren’t available at their own school. Some eligibility criteria apply.