Ara Institute of Canterbury
EducationCanterbury, New Zealand501-1000 Employees
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vocational education and tertiary institution located at 130 Madras Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is the largest provider of vocational education in the South Island of New Zealand. The institute was formed in 2016 through the merger of CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic, bringing together more than 200 years of collective experience. Ara delivers industry-relevant education and training, extensive workplace training, internships, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships, with flexible study options including online, blended, and part-time programmes. The institution emphasizes an inclusive, technology-enhanced study environment with comprehensive support services and a low student-to-tutor ratio, aiming to produce graduates who are work-ready with internationally relevant qualifications and industry connections.