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International College of Auckland

Engineering and IT diplomas on Queen Street, Auckland, since 2001.

Auckland

At a glance
Type
Private training establishment
Founded
2001
Locations
Auckland
ica.ac.nz
Campuses
3 in 1 city
Study areas
5 fields
Via Apply Direct
4 programmes
Founded
2001
Our fees
NZ$0 admin & consultation
Overview

About International College of Auckland

International College of Auckland (ICA) is an NZQA-registered private training establishment that has been teaching students since 2001. Its main campus is ICA House on Queen Street in central Auckland, a short walk from the Viaduct, Sky Tower and the waterfront.

ICA offers two-year New Zealand diplomas in electrical and electronics engineering, taught with hands-on lab work, and a one-year New Zealand diploma in IT technical support. It also teaches New Zealand Certificates in English Language and online courses in artificial intelligence. Classes are small, so tutors are easy to reach, and every student is supported by an Industry Pathway Manager and a mentoring programme.

Why study here

Reasons students choose it

01

Central Auckland location

Study on Queen Street, close to the Viaduct, Sky Tower and Auckland’s harbour.

02

Small classes and labs

Tutors are easy to reach, and engineering students learn in hands-on labs from day one.

03

Industry Pathway Manager

Every student gets career guidance and mentoring from industry professionals.

04

Pathways to a degree

IT graduates can continue to Auckland Institute of Studies or Griffith University.

Programmes

What you can study

Programmes at International College of Auckland you can apply for through Apply Direct.

Engineering

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6)

A two-year engineering diploma focused on power systems, with hands-on lab work and an industry project.

Diploma2 yearsAucklandNovember 2026 + 3 more

Tuition from NZ$19,500 a year

International College of Auckland
English Language

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5)

ICA’s highest English level: advanced academic English for degree and diploma study, with ten intakes a year.

Certificate16 weeksAucklandNovember 2026 + 9 more
International College of Auckland

Study areas

  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronics engineering
  • IT technical support
  • English language
  • Artificial intelligence (online)
Campuses

Where you’ll study

International College of Auckland has 3 campuses in New Zealand.

ICA House

Auckland

Level 3, 520 Queen Street Auckland 1010

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Queen Street

Auckland

Ground floor, 441 Queen Street Auckland 1010

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Henderson

Auckland

7H Trading Place Henderson, Auckland

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Student support

Support while you study

  • An Industry Pathway Manager for every student
  • Mentoring with industry professionals to prepare for work
  • Orientation to help new students settle in
  • Academic and learner support for extra help with study
  • Industry events with leaders from a range of fields
  • Online learning through Moodle
How to apply

From your application to arrival

Apply Direct handles your application with no admin, registration or consultation fees. For your visa, we introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser, who charges for their advice.

Stage 1Your application

  1. Step 1: Ask or apply

    Ask us anything without an account, or apply online when you’re ready.

  2. Step 2: Apply and upload

    Choose your programme and upload your documents from your phone or computer.

  3. Step 3: We review and submit

    Our team checks everything, asks for anything missing, then sends it to the institution.

  4. Step 4: Receive your offer

    Your offer letter arrives in your account, ready for your visa application.

Stage 2Your visa and arrival

  1. Step 5: Prepare your visa documents

    Gather what Immigration New Zealand asks for, such as your offer letter, passport, proof of funds, and any medical or police certificates.

  2. Step 6: Connect with a Licensed Immigration Adviser

    We introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) in New Zealand, who checks your documents and advises you on your student visa. The adviser charges for this service and confirms their fee first.

  3. Step 7: Apply for your student visa

    Submit your application to Immigration New Zealand online, with your adviser guiding you through it.

  4. Step 8: Receive your visa

    Once Immigration New Zealand approves your application, your student visa is issued and you’re cleared to travel.

  5. Step 9: Touch down in New Zealand

    Book your flight, sort your accommodation and get set for orientation. Kia ora, and welcome to Aotearoa!

FAQ

Questions students ask

How do I apply to ICA?

Send us an enquiry or start your application with Apply Direct. We’ll help you choose a programme, check your documents and submit your application to ICA, with no admin, registration or consultation fees.

When are the intakes?

The engineering diplomas start in February, July and November. The IT technical support diploma starts about every ten weeks. Ask us for the next dates.

What English level do I need?

The engineering diplomas ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or an equivalent. If you don’t meet it yet, ICA’s English programmes can help you get there.

Do I need a student visa?

Most full-time international students need a New Zealand student visa. Requirements are set by Immigration New Zealand and can change, so check the latest guidance before you apply.

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