Progression Pathways to Success

Canterbury Link College offers you a complete learning pathway from beginner’s English through to high level National Business Diplomas. Depending on your skills, you may enter the pathway at your chosen point and study in the College until you have achieved your goals. We offer caring and professional guidance and support throughout your study, to assist you in succeeding both academically and personally.

This is the best and fastest option for students wanting further study, but whose English language skills need further development.

Internationally Recognised Qualifications

Students may choose an academic, occupational or general English course to suit their needs. Our language qualifications (OET and IELTS) are all recognized internationally and in New Zealand. Our business course provides a student with an NZQA approved National Diploma at Level 6. The healthcare course leads to Certificates in Care of the Older Person.

Canterbury Link College is your link to:

Learning - With our small class sizes and approachable tutors, students have more opportunities to attain their goals. We have direct pathways that lead on from our courses to universities and other higher learning institutions.

Nature - Christchurch city is renowned as the Garden City of New Zealand. We have many beautiful parks and reserves throughout the city. There are plenty of opportunities to take a walk, whether you would like it to be long or short, to be able to 'get away from it all' or for a moment's peace and quiet.

Adventure - Learning can be an adventure! Combine study with exciting and interesting activities. Opportunities for students to take part in fun activities during the week, on weekends and in the holiday periods are available

Teamwork - As part of their business and healthcare studies, students have to complete several assignments and practical components. Here at Canterbury Link College we encourage students by giving them real situations in which they can show their own skills. Collaboration is also encouraged during research assignments. We provide activities to help students learn valuable skills.

Employment - Because of the lengths we go to enable students to succeed, their ability to gain employment is greatly enhanced. We can’t guarantee employment, but will help wherever possible. Our many local and national business and healthcare contacts are very useful and many potential employers contact us for student references.