ICA – International College of Auckland

Institution Overview

International College of Auckland (ICA) is an NZQA-accredited Private Training Establishment founded in 2001, located in the heart of Auckland's Central Business District. ICA is distinguished as the only PTE in New Zealand offering a comprehensive suite of Engineering programmes across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering disciplines, alongside Information Technology and English Language courses. With campuses in Auckland CBD and Hamilton, ICA offers a specialised, practical education environment uniquely positioned to meet the engineering and technology skills needs of New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

All of ICA's engineering faculty hold Doctorate degrees, and the school has achieved NZQA's highest confidence rating for Educational Performance and Self-Assessment in its Engineering and Technology programmes. ICA students come from around the world, creating a diverse and international learning community in the heart of Auckland. The college's programmes are designed to prepare students for employment, further study, and professional registration in engineering and technology fields.

Why Choose ICA – International College of Auckland?

ICA is uniquely positioned as New Zealand's most comprehensive engineering-focused PTE, offering the broadest range of engineering disciplines — Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical of any private training establishment in the country. With all engineering faculty holding Doctorate degrees and a strong focus on practical, applied learning, ICA produces graduates who are work-ready and competitive in the New Zealand and global engineering labour market. Auckland's dynamic construction, infrastructure, and technology sectors provide ICA graduates with immediate employment pathways in New Zealand's fastest-growing city.

Highlights

• New Zealand's only PTE offering full Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering programmes
• NZQA highest confidence rating for Engineering and Technology
• All engineering faculty hold Doctorate degrees
• Established in 2001 over 20 years of specialised engineering education
• Campuses in Auckland CBD and Hamilton
• Students from 50+ countries in a multicultural learning environment
• Strategic location adjacent to Auckland CBD's engineering and construction industries

Study Pathways

ICA offers Certificate and Diploma programmes in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 6 & 7), along with IT and English Language programmes. ICA's engineering pathway programmes prepare students for employment in New Zealand's engineering sector and for entry into bachelor's-level engineering degrees at partner New Zealand universities.

English Language Programmes

ICA's New Zealand Certificate in English Language and Migrant English programmes serve students seeking to improve their English proficiency before entering technical or business programmes.

IT Programmes

Information Technology and Information Systems diplomas cover networking, software development, database administration, and digital systems management.

Admission Requirements

Certificate entry requires secondary school completion. Diploma and degree-level entry requires NCEA Level 2–3 or international equivalent. Engineering diplomas may require prior study in relevant science and mathematics subjects.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 for certificate level (no band below 5.0); IELTS 6.0 for diploma-level programmes (no band below 5.5).

Scholarships at ICA – International College of Auckland

Wenceslaus Anthony Excellence Scholarship

Full tuition for two years of study at ICA — awarded annually to one deserving student from India.

ICA Academic Achievement Awards

Merit-based recognition for students demonstrating exceptional performance in engineering or IT programmes.

External Scholarship Guidance

ICA provides students with support and information to access New Zealand Government and external scholarship opportunities.

Career Outcomes

ICA graduates are employed in engineering design, construction management, project engineering, electrical systems, IT support, and technology roles across New Zealand and internationally. Auckland's booming construction, infrastructure, and technology sectors provide immediate employment pathways for ICA's engineering and IT graduates. ICA's career services team provides job placement assistance, employer connections, CV support, and professional development resources. The college's industry partnerships and alumni network support graduates in securing relevant employment in New Zealand and globally.

What Sets Us Apart

New Zealand's Engineering PTE Leader

ICA is the only private training establishment in New Zealand offering a full suite of engineering disciplines making it the premier destination for international students who want to study engineering in Auckland at the diploma level before progressing to university.

Doctorate-Level Engineering Faculty

ICA's commitment to having all engineering faculty hold Doctorate degrees ensures that students learn from researchers and professionals who bring both academic depth and real-world expertise to every lesson.

Auckland CBD Location

Located in the heart of Auckland's CBD, ICA students are surrounded by New Zealand's most active construction, engineering, and technology sectors — providing daily access to the industry they are training to join.