Laurus Education New Zealand (Laurus NZ)
Types of courses and study levels
The current course directory lists four main programmes across English language, health and wellbeing, and construction.
A. English language
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Level: 4
Credits: 62
Duration: 18 weeks full-time
Delivery: Face-to-face at the Auckland campus.
Purpose: Develops academic reading, writing, listening, speaking, research and presentation skills for further study in an English-medium environment.
Entry requirements: Applicants must generally be at least 18 years old and meet the English entry requirement, such as IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent. An internal placement test may be available.
Progression: May lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5 or support applications for further study, subject to the receiving provider’s entry requirements.
B. Health and wellbeing
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Support Work
Level: 3
Credits: 70
Duration: 21 weeks.
Delivery: Face-to-face, including 100 hours of workplace experience.
Purpose: Develops practical skills in person-centred care, supporting daily living, professional boundaries, health and safety, and community support.
Entry requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. International students generally need IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent. An initial criminal record check is required.
Career pathways: Potential entry-level support roles in aged care, disability and community settings, subject to relevant employer requirements.
Progression: May lead to further study in health and wellbeing, including Level 4 Advanced Care and Support.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) – Advanced Care and Support
Level: 4
Credits: 120
Duration: 36 weeks full-time.
Delivery: The programme page describes blended learning, face-to-face workshops, self-directed study and 200 hours of workplace experience.
Purpose: Builds advanced care, communication, professional practice and leadership skills for supporting people with complex needs.
Entry requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a relevant Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have relevant health-sector experience. International applicants generally need IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent. A criminal record check is required.
Career pathways: Potential roles include senior support worker, team leader in care settings and disability or mental health support coordination, depending on experience and employer requirements.
Progression: May support further study in related health and wellbeing qualifications.
C. Construction
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) – Construction Management
Level: 6
Credits: 240
Duration: 2 years full-time.
Delivery: Face-to-face at the Auckland campus, supported by simulated projects, tutor-led workshops and site visits.
Purpose: Develops construction planning, site logistics, resource management, technical communication, project coordination, leadership, health and safety and regulatory knowledge.
Entry requirements: International applicants generally need a qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 3 or higher, such as a senior secondary certificate, and IELTS Academic 6.0 or an accepted equivalent.
Equipment: Students should have access to a computer or laptop and may need standard personal protective equipment for site visits.
Career pathways: Potential roles include construction site management and project-management support, depending on experience and employer requirements.
Further study: Progression depends on the receiving institution’s entry and credit-recognition rules.
Number of programmes offered
Laurus Education NZ currently displays 4 main programmes in its online course directory:
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4).
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Support Work.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) – Advanced Care and Support.
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) – Construction Management.
University ranking and quality assurance
Laurus Education NZ is a vocational education provider, not a university. It is therefore important not to assign it a university ranking without a relevant, verifiable ranking result.
QS World University Rankings: No ranking identified for Laurus Education NZ.
Times Higher Education rankings: No ranking identified for Laurus Education NZ.
National quality assurance: Laurus NZ Limited, trading as Laurus Education NZ, has an official provider record with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
International student status: The NZQA record identifies Laurus as a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice. Its record gives an initial registration date of 2 October 2025.
Highlights for international students
Central Auckland location
The campus is in Auckland CBD, close to public transport, shops, cafés and essential services.
Practical vocational qualifications
The listed programmes focus on English for academic study, health and community support, and construction management.
Workplace experience
The two health and wellbeing qualifications include supervised workplace-learning components, allowing students to apply their learning in practical settings.
Student support
The institution describes support for students from enrolment through graduation, including orientation and student assistance. International applicants can enquire about visa guidance and English-language support.
Potential pathways to further study
The qualifications may support progression to related study, subject to the next provider’s entry, credit-transfer and qualification requirements.
Latest updates and important points for 2026
1. Current course portfolio
The website currently presents four main programmes across English, health and wellbeing, and construction. Prospective students should use the live course directory rather than rely on older brochures.
2. 2026 intake information
The programme pages list monthly intake information, with the English programme referencing May 2026 starts and the health and construction pages referencing April 2026 starts. Those dates have already passed as of 24 October 2026, so applicants should contact Laurus for the next available intake and current application deadlines.
3. Tuition fees are not published as fixed figures
The programme pages direct students to enquire for international tuition fees and promotional pricing. Obtain a written fee quote before calculating the total cost of study.
4. Construction programme claims need individual verification
The Construction Management programme page refers to potential post-study work visa eligibility. Visa eligibility depends on the qualification and current Immigration New Zealand rules, so students should verify the specific programme and qualification before making a decision based on post-study work opportunities. A qualification does not automatically guarantee a visa or employment.
5. Official provider registration
The NZQA provider record identifies Laurus NZ Limited as trading as Laurus Education NZ and records it as a signatory to the international learner Code of Practice. Applicants should confirm the status of their intended qualification and international enrolment before paying fees.
Scholarship
1. Scholarships currently listed by Laurus Education NZ
The official course pages do not currently publish a named international scholarship with a confirmed value, eligibility criteria or closing date. Therefore, the following details cannot be verified from public information:
Scholarship name and funding amount.
Whether the award is open to students from India or other countries.
Minimum academic grades or English-language scores for scholarship eligibility.
Whether a separate application, personal statement or reference is required.
Scholarship application deadlines and payment conditions.
2. Promotional tuition pricing and possible discounts
Laurus’s official programme pages invite students to contact its marketing team for a promotional price list. This is the clearest publicly advertised route for enquiring about possible fee reductions.
Prospective international students should ask whether any of the following are available for their intended intake:
An international student tuition discount.
An intake-specific promotional offer.
A tuition reduction for paying fees in advance, if permitted under the provider’s policy.
Any eligible package or progression discount.
A fee concession for a particular programme or applicant category.
3. Programmes for which students can enquire about scholarships or discounts
Laurus currently displays four main programmes. Students can request a fee quote and ask whether a promotional offer applies to their chosen qualification.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic), Level 4
Duration: 18 weeks full-time.
Delivery: Face-to-face at the Auckland campus.
International entry: Generally IELTS 5.5, with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent; applicants must be at least 18.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Level 3 – Support Work
Duration: 21 weeks full-time.
Delivery: Face-to-face, including 100 hours of workplace experience.
International entry: Generally IELTS 5.0, with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent; applicants must be at least 18.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Level 4 – Advanced Care and Support
Duration: 36 weeks full-time.
Delivery: The course listing describes face-to-face workshops, self-directed learning and 200 hours of workplace experience.
International entry: Generally IELTS 5.5, with no band below 5.0, or an accepted equivalent. A Level 3 qualification or relevant health-sector experience is required, along with a criminal record check.
New Zealand Diploma in Construction, Level 6 – Construction Management
Duration: 2 years full-time.
Delivery: Face-to-face at the Auckland campus.
International entry: A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 3 or higher and IELTS Academic 6.0, or the accepted equivalent specified by Laurus.
General documents to prepare
Until Laurus confirms the requirements for a specific award or discount, international students can prepare the documents commonly requested during admission and funding enquiries:
Passport identification page.
Academic transcripts and certificates.
English-language test results, where applicable.
CV or relevant work experience evidence, if requested.
Offer of Place or admission documents, once available.
A personal statement or reference, if a particular funding opportunity requires one.
