Korihi te manu | The bird sings
Takiri mai i te ata | The morning has dawned
Ka ao, ka ao, ka awatea | The day has broken
Tihei Mauri Ora | Behold there is life
About Us
The Y kaupapa is to build 'strong kids, strong families, strong communities
through investing the next generation. Y Education is part of 'The Y' family
and carries this kaupapa through educating our youth and communities.
Our students gain the skills needed to show up in this world and prepare for
the next steps, whether that be work or more study.
Ahurutanga is our priority for our students - come with your mana and
leave with your mana.
Our safe and supportive learning environments and programmes support
our students in establishing, reflecting and renewing their mental,
emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Our students tell us that the Y providers
them a safe, supportive, fun and positive place to learn - you can't ask for
better than that if education and learning hasn't been a positive
experience.
We get to know our tairua, their lives and their whānau, recognising that
everyone comes from different walks of life and have different needs. We live
our values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
What we offer
All programmes are FREE
We provide FREE courses and programmes from Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications to literacy and numeracy and short courses for a range of life and work skills.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Enrol into our FREE Youth-Guarantee funded programmes and
gain Level 1 and 2 NZQA qualifications. Our Y-Skills programmes
can support eligible learners into further study, apprenticeships
and employment.
Te Hiringa o te Wai
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1
Free 20 Week Programme
This qualification is intended to assist people engaging or
reengaging with learning to prepare them for further learning
and employment.
Offered at Ashburton, Christchurch, Tokoroa, Southland, New Plymouth,
Oamaru, Palmerston North, Timaru and Whanganui.
See programme info sheet below for intake dates
• Programme information sheet "Te Hiringa o te Wai'
Kia Rite Mo Te Mahi (Ready2Work)
New Zealand Certificate in Foundations Skills Level 2
Free 20 Week Programme
Opportunities for further study after finishing level 2
This programme equips youth aged 16-24 with knowledge and skills
required to navigate in this diverse and dynamic 21st century.
Offered at Ashburton, Christchurch, Tokoroa, Southland, New Plymouth,
Oamaru, Palmerston North, Timaru and Whanganui.
See programme info sheet below for intake dates
• Programme information sheet 'Kia Rite Mo Te Mahi'
SHORT COURSES
Te Kakāno (Y-Skills for Life)
Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Programme (ILN)
Free Programme 80 - 300 hours
Enrol anytime in 2024, no set intake dates
A part time course (up to 20 hours per week). Receive 80-300 hours
of expert teaching to raise reading, writing and math skills.
Offered at Ashburton, Christchurch, Southland, Gisborne, New Plymouth,
Oamaru, Palmerston North, Timaru and Whanganui.
• Programme information sheet "Te Kakāno'
Adult and Community Education (ACE)
Free programme (up to 120 hours)
Enrol anytime in 2024, no set intake dates
Get a head start on your learning journey with our ACE free short
course.
This and other ACE short courses Offered at New Plymouth,
Whanganui, Palmerston North, Timaru, Ashburton, Christchurch,
Invercargill locations.
• Programme information sheet 'ACE'
The YMCA PTE operates a NZQA and TEC approved subcontracting model.
The National Council of YMCAs of New Zealand is a category 1 registered
provider. NZQA is confident in the educational performance and self-assessment
capability of our tertiary education organisation.
• www.nzqa.govt.nz/provider-reports
Dyslexia Friendly Charter
See Dyslexia Friendly Charter here
DFQM certificate
See DFQM certificate here
Pastoral Care Code 2023 attestation
See Pastoral Care Code 2023 attestation here
2023 Code Self-Review
See 2023 Code Self-Review here
Students Complaints Policy
See Students Complaints Policy here
Our Team
We have an amazing team of education and youth focused people, all working to make a difference
for every student that comes through our doors. We work across the country in different locations and
as part of separate YMCA organisations, all making up one national Education team:
Contact: info@ymcaeducation.ac.nz
• South & Mid Canterbury YMCA: education sites in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru
• Taranaki YMCA: education sites in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North and Dannevirke
• Gisborne YMCA: education sites in Gisborne
• Southland YMCA: education sites in Invercargill
National Y Education Team
Responsible for oversight and management of Y Education.Contact: info@ymcaeducation.ac.nz
YMCA Associations and Education Sites
YMCA Associations that deliver Y Education Programmes:• South & Mid Canterbury YMCA: education sites in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru
• Taranaki YMCA: education sites in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North and Dannevirke
• Gisborne YMCA: education sites in Gisborne
• Southland YMCA: education sites in Invercargill
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you whether you're a learner, stakeholder or
community member, please provide your compliment, suggestion or
complaint direct to the PTE here.
Contact: info@ymcaeducation.ac.nz
What our students say
What our stakeholders say