Study Services

School Overview

Cavalli College was established in 2022 and is an NZQA Category 1 (highest rating) accredited education institution, operating under new management since 2025. Located on Auckland’s North Shore with learning hubs in Wellington and Christchurch, the college provides a student-centred learning environment with a strong focus on care and support.

The college specialises in early childhood education (ECE) and health care. The management team and teaching staff bring extensive front-line experience from the early childhood education, healthcare, and tertiary education sectors. Cavalli maintains a strategic partnership with Kindercare and Kakapo Creek, which together operate approximately 50 early childhood centres across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, and Palmerston North, providing students with quality placement and employment opportunities.

The college’s name is inspired by the Cavalli Islands in Northland, New Zealand — a place symbolising strength, connection, and renewal.

Programmes

Early Childhood Education

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 5, 1 year)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 6, 1 year)
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Level 7, 3 years, teacher registration eligible)
• Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 7, 1 year, teacher registration eligible)

Health & Care

• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4, 35 weeks, with 200 hours placement)
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3, with placement)

Delivery Mode

• Practical learning in early childhood centres or care facilities, with training delivered jointly by the college and industry partners
• Weekly face-to-face small-group tutorials
• Multiple learning hub sessions per year for intensive guidance
• Flexible online learning support
• Full-time placements included in courses (arranged by the college)

Key Features

• Dual focus on ECE and health care, both skill-shortage industries
• Strong industry network (Kindercare, Kakapo Creek — approximately 50 early childhood centres)
• College-guaranteed placement arrangements with full support
• ECE graduates eligible for teacher registration, on the immigration Green List
• Health care sector with high hourly rates, pathway to residency after two years
• Additional professional certifications: Moving Smart, Circle of Security, Child Protection
• International student scholarships available
• Supportive small-class campus culture with one-on-one academic and pastoral care

How to Apply

1. Free assessment of your academic background, English proficiency, and study goals
2. Identify your target programme and intake date
3. Prepare application documents (transcripts, personal statement, references, etc.)
4. Submit your application and await your Offer
5. Apply for your student visa
6. Pre-departure briefing and airport pickup arrangement
7. Ongoing support, regular check-ins, and academic and pastoral guidance throughout your studies