Alma Urbiztondo

Auckland Institute of Studies

Welcome to Auckland Institute of Studies, an independent tertiary institution with a distinctive international focus. We attract many thousands of students and staff from countries around the world and have developed close relationships with educational institutions both nationally and internationally. Auckland Institute of Studies started in 1990 with a goal of offering a broad range of programmes from beginner's English through to a Master's degree qualification.\\Our undergraduate programme offerings include Diplomas (Level 5 and 6), Bachelor Degrees and Graduate Diplomas in the areas of international business, tourism management, hospitality management and IT. Our postgraduate programmes include MBA and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. We also have a robust English Language Centre offering various English programmes including General English, English for Academic Purposes, IELTS preparation and CertTESOL.\\We have created learning pathways and support strategies to cater for the different skills and abilities of individual students, maximizing their opportunities to achieve their goals.\\On each campus we ensure that a friendly, nurturing environment balances and supports our rigorous and demanding academic programmes. We utilise a variety of monitoring mechanisms to ensure that the quality of our programmes is maintained at the highest international standards. Earning an AIS St Helens academic credential is a qualification for life, and requires each student to demonstrate a high level of personal commitment and integrity.\\Studying at AIS St Helens is a uniquely rewarding experience.