Apply

TEOs must provide the following when seeking Long Programme approval:

• A written proposal endorsed by the relevant quality assurance body including evidence (other than that normally held by us) that the other eligibility criteria are met
• Programme or programme combination prerequisites
• Verification that the extended period of student allowance access is the minimum period required to complete the study, and that there is no paid period of study included
• Verification that the total study period is the same as for consecutive study if recognition is being sought to cover concurrent study
• The approximate number of students (per annum) who would be collecting student allowances beyond the 200 week limit.

Applications relating to a single programme of study may also include:

• completion rates
• student destinations
• information about any comparable or similar programmes that are, or are not, recognised as Long Programmes.

Where to apply

Applications for recognition of Long Programmes are to be made electronically to servicecentre@tec.govt.nz. Please complete the subject line of the email as follows:

Long Programme Assessments - [TEO type] (eg. university, ITP, etc.)
Please use the Long Programme recognition application provided. (DOC, 48Kb, opens in a new window)