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Southern Institute of Technology

Q: Is SIT a polytechnic or a university?

With campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, and Gore, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a government-accredited tertiary provider of NZQA certificate, diploma, bachelor's degree, and postgraduate programmes.

Q: What English levels does SIT provide?

Students can earn four certificates from SIT's English Language Institute. At the Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, or Advanced levels, you can get an English Language Certificate.

Q: Do I have to take the IELTS exam at the end of my English course at SIT?

No, before entering the mainstream programs, students must pass an internal English test at SIT. This test is completely free. There are a few exceptions, the most notable of which is the Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma in Enrolled Nursing programmes, which require International students to have an IELTS score of 6.5 in all bands.

Q: Is SIT a free service?

SIT is the only tertiary institution in New Zealand that provides free education to all New Zealand students at all levels.

Southland, New Zealand

Private | Estd. 1971

January and July

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History, Affiliations and Rankings

SIT, which was founded in 1971, is well-known for its Zero Fees Program. Students can save thousands of dollars on their tertiary education costs thanks to the scheme, which is open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. The excellence of the Institute's facilities and equipment is likewise well-known. The Public New Zealand Tertiary Education Institution (TEI) is affiliated with the university.

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