Modified 13 October 2022
The failed BEST Pacific Institute of Education in Auckland filed incorrect student information and under-delivered on its training promises, an investigation report released today by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) shows.
Modified 13 October 2022
An investigation report released today into the now defunct Quantum Education Group shows it deliberately took advantage of reporting procedures to enable the business to keep millions of dollars in student fees.
Modified 20 November 2024
In early March 2025, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will release guidance to tertiary providers on what to include in their Investment Plans from 2026.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/timing-2026-investment-round
Modified 5 June 2025
https://www.tec.govt.nz/focus/our-focus/industry-focus/wdc-guide-for-drafting-operational-plan
Modified 15 June 2020
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (Taratahi) is to repay $7.5 million (GST-exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) after an independent investigation showed it had not delivered several vocational education programmes in accordance with their funding agreement with TEC.
Modified 23 April 2021
Modified 23 June 2016
The New Zealand School of Outdoor Studies is to repay $1.47 million (GST-exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) following an investigation which showed that some student enrolments between 2009–2014 could not be validated and that courses were under-delivered against their agreement with the TEC.
Modified 1 October 2014
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have completed an investigation into practices at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (TWWOA) including the delivery of the National Certificate in Māori Tourism (Hei Manaaki) programme.
Modified 3 August 2023
Modified 19 March 2025
In late February 2024, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will release guidance to tertiary providers on what to include in their Investment Plan for 2025.
