Choosing where to study is an important decision. You will be committing time, finances and a great deal of mental and physical effort as you prepare yourself to make your unique contribution to this world. Alphacrucis seeks to be a place where education and exploring faith go hand-in-hand; a place where the Christian faith is translated into a broader concern for the community, social justice and the environment. We invite you to join our community.
Study Options
AC offers a range of study options for international and local students
Alphacrucis Application Information
Christian Studies Courses
AC is committed to offering high quality, transformative and engaging Christian Studies programs for students at all levels with a Pentecostal and Charismatic ethos. We believe our Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs provide you with great choice that enables you to choose the program that is right for you!
Business & English Courses
Certificates and Diplomas provide students with a ‘hands-on’ learning experience, equipping them with skills and resources for a wide range of career options. Combining practical skills training with a Christian ethos, these courses help students to succeed in all they do.
Other Options
Professional Development
Professional Development subjects and programs are specifically developed for working professionals. You can choose to study individual subjects without the need to enrol in a whole certificate or degree, or simply attend classes without the extra pressure of assignments or exams (not-for-credit or Audit).
Individual Subject
Students can enrol in a particular subject without the commitment of a whole program (provided they meet the pre-requisites). These subjects may be credited towards an award at a later date.
Accreditation
Alphacrucis(NZ) is registered and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 to provide education and training based on the National Qualifications Framework. All NZQA accredited courses are NZQA approved or pending approval. ALPHACRUCIS (NZ) is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral care of International Students.
Transportation
Alphacrucis is located within 10 minutes of the Ellerslie Train Station and 5 minutes away from the main bus route of Great South Road.
Reasons to study at Alphacrucis:
A Unique Approach to Education
At Alphacrucis we believe in Transformative Learning: Education that inspires and transforms. We seek to provide our students with an educational experience that integrates faith, learning, and living. In our classrooms we create an environment that combines specialist knowledge with practical insight and open conversation. This produces an innovative classroom experience with solid content. This inspiring learning environment is also available in flexible delivery options – where the classroom comes to you!
Inspiring Faculty
Inspiring teachers are at the heart of quality education and training. We employ faculty who are not only specialists in the areas they teach, combining academic excellence with substantial practical experience, they also love to teach. They strive to be mentors and inspirational role models for their students as they prepare and challenge them to take an active role in shaping their culture and their world.
Flexible Delivery
At Alphacrucis you can choose a study program to suit your lifestyle. Study for fun at audit level, enrol in individual subjects, or enrol in a course at vocational, undergraduate or postgraduate level. Students have a choice of flexible delivery that includes face-to-face, intensives and distance studies. All students have access to our e-Learning platform which provides resources, podcasts, on-line forums and tutor assistance.
Finances
Due to Alphascrucis’s programmes being NZQA approved and accredited, fulltime domestic students may be eligible for student loans and allowances. Student loans and student allowances are administered through StudyLink, a division of the Ministry of Social Development.
Great Programs
You can find out about all the courses we offer on our courses page
