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Private Training Establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand

Private training establishments offering specialised courses, often focused on a single subject or industry.

Private Training Establishments are a recognised category of tertiary education provider under New Zealand's Education and Training Act 2020.

Study and training at PTEs

Private Training Establishments offer different types of study and training, including courses, programmes, qualifications and career-focused education. The subjects and study options available vary by provider.

Explore by subject area

Subject area reflects the "Definition" field published by the Ministry of Education for each provider. A provider may appear in more than one subject area, so these counts don't add up to the total above.

English Language School

14
providers

English language courses for international and local students, from general English to academic and exam-preparation pathways.

View English Language PTEs

Business Management

12
providers

Certificate to diploma-level courses in business operations, management, administration and commercial practice — often a pathway into office, retail or small-business roles.

View Business Management PTEs

Trades and Services

11
providers

Hands-on, practical training for trades and service industries, ranging from short skills courses to more in-depth trade-specific qualifications.

View Trades & Services PTEs

Computer Skills

9
providers

Courses in computing, IT and digital skills, ranging from foundational computer literacy to more technical certificate-level training.

View Computer Skills PTEs

Travel Agency Training/Tourism/Hospitality/Retail

8
providers

Programmes for careers in travel, tourism, hospitality and retail, covering customer service, operations and industry-specific skills.

View Travel & Tourism PTEs

Agriculture/Horticulture/Science

6
providers

Study in agriculture, horticulture and applied science, often combining classroom learning with practical, land-based or laboratory training.

View Agriculture & Horticulture PTEs

Aviation

6
providers

Pilot training and other aviation-related courses, including flight instruction, ground school and industry-specific aviation qualifications.

View Aviation PTEs

Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy/Fashion

6
providers

Practical training in hairdressing, beauty therapy and fashion, typically combining salon-based skills with industry-recognised certificates.

View Hair, Beauty & Fashion PTEs

Teacher Education

6
providers

Qualifications for early childhood and school teaching careers, including pathways into the classroom for aspiring educators.

View Teacher Education PTEs

Theological

6
providers

Theological and ministry study programmes, typically offered by faith-based institutions for religious or pastoral education.

View Theological Studies PTEs

General

5
providers

General-purpose courses covering a range of subjects, for providers whose offering doesn't sit under a single specialist category.

View General Studies PTEs

First Aid/Safety

4
providers

First aid, workplace safety and emergency response training, from short compliance courses to more in-depth safety qualifications.

View First Aid & Safety PTEs

Health Therapy

4
providers

Courses in complementary and allied health therapies, such as massage, naturopathy and other non-medical health disciplines.

View Health Therapy PTEs

Art/Design/Craft

3
providers

Creative programmes in art, design and craft, often building a practical portfolio alongside technical skills.

View Art & Design PTEs

Security Industry

3
providers

Courses for careers in the security industry, covering the training typically required for security licensing and employment.

View Security PTEs

Counselling/Social Work

2
providers

Qualifications and courses in counselling and social work practice, preparing students for roles supporting individuals, families and communities.

View Counselling & Social Work PTEs

Dance/Drama

2
providers

Performing arts study in dance and drama, ranging from foundation-level training to more specialised performance qualifications.

View Dance & Drama PTEs

Early Childhood Education & Care / NannyTraining

2
providers

Qualifications for careers in early childhood education and childcare, including training for both centre-based and in-home care roles.

View Early Childhood & Nannying PTEs

Mass Communication

2
providers

Programmes in media, journalism and mass communication, covering the skills needed for careers in broadcast, print or digital media.

View Mass Communication PTEs

Recreation/Fitness

2
providers

Courses in recreation, sport and fitness instruction, from personal training certificates to broader recreation-sector qualifications.

View Recreation & Fitness PTEs

Film and Television

1
provider

Study for careers in film and television production, covering both technical and creative production skills.

View Film & Television PTEs

Maori Studies

1
provider

Study grounded in te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori, often provided in a specifically Māori cultural and academic context.

View Māori Studies PTEs

Private Training Establishments span 22 subject areas — explore them above, each with its own focused list, rather than one long combined table.

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