The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. The South Island has numerous options to excel academically through its educational institutes. A popular option is to study at one of the 25 government-funded polytechnics and institutes of technology in New Zealand, many of them based in the South Island.

They offer a wide variety of programs which can be both academically and vocationally focused. You may choose from a short course teaching a specific skill, or from a wide range of courses resulting in a certificate, a diploma or a degree

The technical institutes of South Island

• Eastern Institute of Technology
• Manukau Institute of Technology
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
• Southern Institute of Technology
• Unitec Institute of Technology
• Waikato Institute of Technology
• Wellington Institute of Technology