Ara is a large Polytechnic based in Christchurch. At Ara you can study certificates, diplomas or degrees. They have one hall of residence named Otatahi House. You can study;
- Media and Broadcasting
- Building
- Engineering
- Nursing
- Business Enterprise
- Art or Design
- Trades
- Tourism or Hospitality
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Outdoor Ed and Sustainability
- Youth Guarantee – helping those without Level 2 get some qualifications for free
Check out their website here https://www.ara.ac.nz/home/
STAR COURSES AT ARA
Make Up/Design/ Beauty/Barista/Carpentry/Chocolate/Intro to Pattern Making…these run in Christchurch or Timaru so you would need to have family/friends to stay with.
Check out the upcoming courses; https://tinyurl.com/y9ap2dod