Modified 22 January 2025
Adult and Community Education (ACE) in tertiary education institutions (TEIs) is for community-based education delivered by eligible TEIs. This page covers eligibility and TEI responsibilities.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/ace/ace-in-teis
Modified 5 June 2025
https://www.tec.govt.nz/focus/our-focus/industry-focus/wdc-guide-for-drafting-operational-plan
Modified 4 August 2023
Resources and advice tertiary education organisations (TEOs) can use to help support neurodiverse learners.
Modified 5 June 2025
This page provides information about how Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (DQ1-2) Fund funding is set, how payments are made, and how learner fees are restricted.
Modified 7 August 2023
Archived News items by year.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news
Modified 5 October 2022
Modified 4 March 2021
In the wake of the recent tragic event at the University of Canterbury, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) wishes to encourage students in accommodation services delivered directly by tertiary education organisations (TEOs) or by a third party to speak up if they have any concerns about their accommodation.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/student-accommodation-services
Modified 26 October 2017
New financial viability requirements for all TEC-funded took effect from July 2014.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/teo/working-with-teos/ptes/financial-viability
Modified 23 May 2025
Funding rates are used to allocate funding to tertiary education organisations, and may be based on learner numbers, hours or EFTS. These funding rates vary for different funds and years.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/funding-rates
Modified 12 May 2021