About National Trade Academy Limited
National Trade Academy (NTA) is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) based in Christchurch that has provided land-based education and training since 2000. It holds a Category 1 rating from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the highest classification available to PTEs.
NTA's programmes focus primarily on land-based industries, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Equine Studies, and Animal Care, with additional offerings in areas such as Welding and English Language. The academy offers NZ Certificates and qualifications approved by NZQA, which earn credits towards NCEA. Enrolment options include full-time, part-time, and dual enrolment for students who remain concurrently enrolled at secondary school.
NTA has extended its training into additional industries through partnerships with other training institutes. It is a member of ITENZ, a New Zealand PTE membership association, and is affiliated with Christchurch Educated, a body representing Christchurch international education providers.
Programmes and Qualifications
The following named programmes are offered by National Trade Academy Limited:
- New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting — Equine strand — Level 4
- New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture with strands in Dairy Farming and Meat and or Fibre — Level 3
Course Fees
National Trade Academy Limited (NTA) has offered training in land-based industries since January 2000, enrolling both domestic and international students. The following international course fees apply; all fees are subject to change.
| Programme | Tuition Fee | Course Material Fee | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Industries Level 2 (12 weeks) | NZ$6,300 | NZ$435 | NZ$425 |
| Agriculture (30+4 weeks) | NZ$11,816 | NZ$400 | NZ$425 |
| Primary Industries Level 2 (12 weeks, second listing) | NZ$6,300 | NZ$330 | NZ$425 |
| 15-week course | NZ$6,345 | NZ$400 | NZ$350 |
| Animal Care | NZ$17,300 | NZ$700 | NZ$425 |
| English + Agriculture / Horticulture / Horse Riding (minimum 4 weeks; age 18+ for English+Agriculture, 16+ for English Plus Horse Riding/Horticulture) | NZ$450 per week | NZ$250 | NZ$300 |
| General English (2–13 weeks / 14–23 weeks / 24 weeks+) | NZ$410 per week / NZ$380 per week / NZ$360 per week | NZ$100 | NZ$250 |
| English for High-schoolers (fixed terms; group bookings available for 6+ students) | NZ$410 per week | NZ$100 | NZ$250 |
Curated by the KuraData team from National Trade Academy Limited's own website, reviewed 8 October 2026.
Subject area: Agriculture/Horticulture/Science
The Ministry of Education groups National Trade Academy Limited under Agriculture/Horticulture/Science — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.
Agriculture/Horticulture/ScienceAddress
Where National Trade Academy Limited is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.
- Street890 McLean's Island Road
- SuburbHarewood
- CityChristchurch
- Postcode8545
- Territorial authorityChristchurch City
- RegionCanterbury Region
No coordinates are published for tertiary providers in this dataset, so no map is shown here.
Contact National Trade Academy Limited
Find the published contact details for National Trade Academy Limited, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.
- Phone+64 3 360 2192
- Fax03-360 2193
- Websitewww.nta.co.nz
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Data source
- SourceTertiary Providers Directory — Ministry of Education
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026
- AI-assisted content based onNational Trade Academy Limited's official website — reviewed by KuraData 8 October 2026