AIS News & Events.

Auckland Institute of Studies will hold its October Orientation on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October 2026. The full Orientation programme and detailed information will be emailed to you shortly. Please keep an eye on your student email for further updates.

Family and friends, wherever you are in the world, click the link in the article to join us for this special day!

Auckland Institute of Studies will hold its September Orientation from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 September 2026. The full Orientation programme and detailed information will be emailed to students shortly. Please keep an eye on your student email over the coming days.

AIS will hold its 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Monday 28 September at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in central Auckland. If you have completed, or expect to soon complete, a qualification at Level 5 or above, applications to attend are open now. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 11 September.

Programmes
AIS offers a broad range of programmes from beginner’s English through to master’s degree qualifications.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate students experience expert, personalised education, and the learning and development of each student is guided by qualified staff who are committed to helping students achieve success. 

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the most internationally-recognised business qualification in the world.
It is a professional degree in business management based on a practical programme with theoretical, applied and research underpinning. It covers a range of business disciplines which form the basis of executive decision-making.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5 — Online Offshore Delivery

Applications are now open for the next online intake of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5, starting 14 September 2025.

This fully live-streamed programme allows students to begin their New Zealand academic journey from home, without needing to wait for visa approval. Designed for offshore learners, the online delivery offers the same academic rigour as on-campus study — accessible from anywhere in the world.

Trimester 1A Orientation Intake, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th January 2026
Orientation will take place on 29th and 30th January 2026 at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS. This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.  

Orientation will be held on 30th October 2025 at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS. This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.  

On 29 September, Auckland Institute of Studies hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony at the Bruce Mason Centre, honouring students from across all academic programmes. It was a proud and joyful celebration of academic achievement and resilience, shared with families, friends, and the wider AIS community.

Watch the AIS 2025 Graduation Ceremony live from the Bruce Mason Centre. The streaming will begin at 12 noon (NZDT) on 29 September.

For over three decades, Auckland Institute of Studies has been a beacon of learning, supporting more than 50,000 students from over 40 countries worldwide.
From our humble beginnings to becoming one of New Zealand's leading educational institutions, we've continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of our global community. 

Trimester 3A Orientation Intake, 11th September 2025 (Thursday)

Orientation will take place on Thursday, 11th September 2025, at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS.  This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.  

We look back at the precious memories captured in old photographs, the milestones we’ve achieved, and the friendships and dreams that have grown along the way. 

Trimester 2A Orientation Intake, 22nd to 23rd May 2025 (Thursday to Friday)

Orientation will be held from 22nd to 23rd May 2025 at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS. This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.  

Trimester 1B Orientation Intake, Thursday 27th March 2025

Orientation will take place on 27th March 2025 at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS.  This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.  

On Friday 29 November, AIS hosted its annual research symposium with a full programme of presentations on an interesting variety of research projects (p5). A number of presentations were on different aspects of AI.

Trimester 1A Orientation Intake, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st January 2025
Orientation will take place on 30th and 31st January 2025 at St Helens Campus. Orientation marks the official commencement of your study at AIS.  This is an important occasion and should not be missed. This is when we welcome you to AIS, explain the systems and procedures you need to understand to get your studies off to a good start and make detailed plans for your individual study programme.