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CNSST Education Institute, Panmure (Auckland)

Private Training Establishments · English Language School · Panmure, Auckland

A private training establishment (PTE) fully accredited by NZQA, based in Panmure, Auckland. It is a subsidiary of CNSST Foundation, a registered charitable trust that has served an average of 10,000 clients per year over the past 20 years, offering English language programmes, vocational training, and intercultural services to local and international students.

Last checked 1 October 2026

At a glance

TypePrivate Training Establishments
LocationAuckland
RegionAuckland Region
Provider informationMinistry data only
Ministry ID7158

About CNSST Education Institute

CNSST Education Institute (CNSST EI) is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), based in Panmure, Auckland. Its main campus is located at 15 Clifton Court, Panmure.

The institute is a subsidiary of CNSST Foundation, a registered charitable trust that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services to migrant and newcomer communities. The Foundation reports serving an average of 10,000 clients per year over the past 20 years, offering social work and counselling, employment and enterprise, and settlement and education services. CNSST EI draws on this wider network to provide students with access to community support and post-study employment services.

CNSST EI is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and accepts both domestic and international students. It is also an approved PELT (Pre-paid English Language Tuition) provider.

The institute's stated mission is to empower people through culturally appropriate education and community connections. Its stated vision is to establish an educational hub offering English language classes, vocational training, intercultural programmes, and social services. The Principal is Jenny Wang, QSM.

Fees

CNSST Education Institute charges fees for the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL), with separate structures for domestic and international students. All fees are in New Zealand dollars and include GST of 15%. Fees must be received two weeks before a course starts.

Domestic students

Fee component Amount
Course costs $20.00 per hour
Enrolment/administration fee $200.00
Materials fee $0.00

International students

A non-refundable registration fee of $200 applies to all international applications. The estimated annual costs below are based on 40 weeks of full-time study and 52 weeks of homestay accommodation.

Fee component Amount
Tuition (per annum) Starting from $12,800.00
Accommodation — Homestay $18,200.00
Homestay Placement Fee $300.00
Travel & Health Insurance $500.00–$600.00
Personal Expenses (approx., per month) $1,250.00
Total Estimated Annual Costs $46,900.00

The estimated annual costs do not include the student visa application fee, course materials and equipment, personal stationery, external examination fees (such as IELTS), or optional out-of-class activities. For international student tuition fees, the institute directs enquiries to its International Department on 09-5701188.

Curated by the KuraData team from CNSST Education Institute's own website, reviewed 1 October 2026.

Subject area: English Language School

The Ministry of Education groups CNSST Education Institute under English Language School — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.

English Language School

Address

Where CNSST Education Institute is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.

  • Street20-22 Clifton Court
  • SuburbPanmure
  • CityAuckland
  • Postcode1741
  • Territorial authorityAuckland - Maungakiekie-Tamaki
  • RegionAuckland Region

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