U5.15 Private training establishments

1. Private training establishments may offer programme of study places to international students provided the programme of study or training scheme meets the criteria for one in which an international student may be enrolled in accordance with the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020 (see section 527).
2. The definition of an international student is contained in section 10(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020.
3. The primary requirements for satisfying section 527 of the Education and Training Act 2020, in respect of programme of study or training schemes are that:
   1. the private training establishment providing the programme of study or training scheme has been registered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and
   2. the programme of study or training scheme is an approved programme of study or training scheme, and
   3. the private training establishment has been accredited to provide the programme of study.

Note: These requirements apply to all programmes of study and training schemes with the exception of those programmes of study or training scheme that are exempt as provided for in section 528 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Effective 31/07/2022