Kia Ora and welcome
We are proud to introduce you to the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), a New Zealand Government Owned and Approved Education Provider.
We offer International Students a wide variety of quality courses. Our caring staff will help you plan a course of study which will lead you to the career of your choice.
When you choose to study at WITT, you will study in a city that has history, friendly people, beaches, rivers, lakes, parks and of course, our very own mountain!
New Plymouth is well known as an active city where family life, education and safety are important. The safety of our students is very important to WITT.
For students who are serious about getting a good education and an outdoors lifestyle, WITT is your best choice.
Contact us today to begin your educational adventure.
About WITT
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality New Zealand Government-owned and approved tertiary education provider, based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub – Taranaki.
WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas. We offer international students a wide variety of quality courses. Our caring staff will help you plan a course of study which will lead you to the career of your choice. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.
WITT focuses its courses on vocational outcomes, and seeks to ensure that graduates are able to enter the workforce successfully or to advance their careers through further education or training.
Our small size means that we are able to focus on the needs of our students and provide high-quality tuition in a small class environment.
We also work very closely with industry to ensure that our students get real industry experiences and are able to learn from this on–job training. Our well-qualified staff are dedicated to helping our students to achieve positive learning outcomes. Our qualifications are well-regarded both regionally and nationally.
Taranaki is situated on the west coast of New Zealand 's North Island. It is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
When you choose to study at WITT, you will study in New Plymouth, a city that has history, friendly people, beaches, rivers, lakes, parks and of course, our very own mountain! New Plymouth is well known as an active city where family life, education and safety are important. The safety of our students is very important to WITT.
For students who are serious about getting a good education and an outdoors lifestyle, WITT is your best choice.
Contact us today to begin your educational adventure.
VISION STATEMENT
To build a world-class centre of learning.
MISSION STATEMENT
“The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, through partnership with its communities, and by honouring the Treaty of Waitangi, is committed to providing viable, excellent, innovative and flexible learning that seeks to anticipate and meet the needs of learners and staff, in a stimulating educational environment, serving our communities and those who come to learn with us.”
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Learning Excellence in Partnership
“Ako”, in te reo Maori (Maori language), means both to learn and to teach. This duality expresses the essence of our philosophy of learning and teaching. Good learning takes place when an effective partnership is created between learners and teachers.
Learners and teachers have responsibilities to each other, as well as to themselves.
WITT is committed to offering high-quality lifelong learning together with flexible and innovative delivery, that respects diversity and promotes excellence.