Are you still at school but keen to take the next steps in your career? Ara can help you with that.

Dual Enrolment programmes are a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you’re still at school. By gaining industry-based skills at Ara, you can move ahead faster into higher-level study, an apprenticeship or employment.

As a dual enrolment student, you’ll be enrolled at secondary school and Ara at the same time. For the duration of the school year, you’ll spend one to two days per week at Ara, and the rest of the week at school with your friends doing your normal school activities.

You’ll have access to both school and tertiary support services, which helps with a smoother transition into the workplace or education beyond school.

Here is a link to the 2025 programmes that have been offered. Most courses will remain the same.

Places are limited and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the learner’s eligibility.

See Miss Christensen if you have any questions, or email paula@oxford.school.nz

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Dual Enrolment 2026 Whānau Information Evening is happening in Christchurch on 21/8/25 - next Thursday. I would highly encourage anyone considering Dual Enrolment to attend, as you will be provided with the most up to date information and be able to ask questions from those who facilitate programmes. You can Register for Christchurch here.

KEY DATES

The Dual Enrolment 2026 application window is:

Applications Open: Monday 25th August

Applications Close: Friday 12th September