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UP Education (New Zealand)

Auckland , Auckland ,New Zealand

Pathways Link Programme (PLP) (Auckland University of Technology)

knowledge, skills, and the confidence necessary to excel in your future Foundation studies.

The one-year programme will offer successful students entry into AUT Foundation Studies programmes.

The Pathways Link Programme (PLP) is an innovative educational initiative designed specifically for international students aged 14-16 who have recently finished their junior high school education and aspire to study abroad.

This unique programme provides a direct pathway for students to access Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. Pathways Link Programme offers a specialised curriculum combining rigorous academics with an immersive English-language learning environment, ensuring students are well-prepared for future academic endeavours.

PLP is registered as Pathways Link – L1A and L1B (Level 1) with NZQA.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • April
  • July
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Life-long learning
 
At UP Education, you’ll join a team of people who are passionate about shaping the next generations of leaders.

We offer career progression in a wide range of roles with exciting opportunities for high achievers in a range of locations across New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

We are always interested in hearing from people passionate about education. We often seek applications for roles in teaching and tutoring, HR, marketing, sales, property, finance, the academic quality team, and more.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the minimum English language and academic entry requirements.

  • Be aged from 14 to 16 years old
  • Have English level: IELTS (Academic) score of 4.5 with no band lower than 4.0 or equivalents including UP English Language Test (UPELT) 

Have completed:

  • China: Completion of the last year of Junior High School
  • Rest of World: Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 10