Education
Distance learning with Open Polytechnic means online learning, and studying where and when it suits you, with our support. Find out more about our distance learning difference and what it’s like to study with us.
Student services
The student advisory group provides Open Polytechnic with a learner perspective on our products and services. It also acts as a sounding board in the development of new ideas that may affect learners.
Library services
Our online library available 24/7 and is free, convenient and easy to use. As well as a distance lending service, you can access resources online, including guides on how to look for information and information on study techniques.
ICT services
With Open Polytechnic you can study online, where you want and when you want. And create a distance learning experience to suit your lifestyle.
For most of our courses you will access your course content online. We also provide a range of other online services, tools and resources to help you succeed in your studies.
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Overview
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
New Zealand Country
Lower Hutt City
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 2 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Supportive and progressive
Thank you Open polytechnic for all your support! In particular kate Caie who has been my facilitator for most of my programme. The entire team are also incredibly supportive and inspirational. Working full time and studying can be challenging, but with open polytechnic, study is made easier to balance with work and whanau. The entire faculty support you and they make learning fun! You�re the best! And I�m so grateful!
Title: "ISTA: Empowering Tomorrow's Technological
ISTA (Institut Spécialisé de Technologie Appliquée) offers a rigorous academic environment focused on specialized technological education. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections, ISTA prepares students effectively for professional success in their chosen fields.
Gone downhill in the last few years.
I did my BBus through Open Polytech (2007-2013) and was really happy, recommended them. However, in the last couple of years I had to do the Level 5 Certificate in Financial Services (Residential Property) and am now doing the Level 4 Certificate in Accounting, and wow has the standard gone downhill. There were so many errors in the Level 5 Certificate, they had not updated it with very important changes in the laws (of which I rolled out changes in my organisation, so I knew more than the tutor did!). Now I am doing a Level 4 Certificate and the standard of the information is poor, forms that don't work and vaguely worded questions that the 'tutor' refused to clarify. At least I didn't pay for it but the taxpayers (of which I am one) are still paying for it! Such a shame to see my alma mater go backwards like that.
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