Foundation Studies Orientation - The University of Auckland International College

April 2026 Orientation Programme for

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
Fast-track (Level 3)

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3) programme is taught at 345 Queen Street.

The programme is designed to prepare international students for entry into a University of Auckland undergraduate degree programme. We aim to equip all students with the skills to succeed at University.

Schedule

All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.

Note: If attending orientation online, we strongly recommend a laptop with Windows system and installed with Google Chrome as the browser for the best user experience

Day 1 - Monday, 20 April

Day 2 - Tuesday, 21 April

Day 3 - Wednesday, 22 April

Day 4 - Thursday, 23 April

Day 1 - Monday, 20 April

Onshore registration – UoAIC
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 UoAIC Academic and Support Team	All students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore registration – UoAIC

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

UoAIC Academic and Support Team

All students will need to report to the campus.

You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Parents’ Orientation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Room 109＆110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Parents will receive a welcome from their Principal Parents outside of New Zealand, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join.

Parents’ Orientation

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Room 109＆110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Parents will receive a welcome from their Principal

Parents outside of New Zealand, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join.

Q&A Drop in session
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Cafe, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Jessica Chen – Regional Manager, University of Auckland Dominique Trueman – Client Executive, Mercer Marsh Benefits Ashleigh Boyes — Key Account Manager, Mercer Marsh Benefits David Jarp — Ethnic Peoples Community Relations Officer, NZ Police Giovana Reay – Director of Host Families NZ Carrie Zhao – Placement Coordinator of Host Families NZ Academic staff from: English, Mathematics, Science, Business, Liberal Arts	We are thrilled to welcome the University of Auckland, Student Safe, and the NZ Police alongside our own academic staff for what promises to be a truly valuable session! This is your chance to get some dedicated one-on-one time with our incredible guests, so make sure you don’t miss it! Come ready with your questions — this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the people who can help you most. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Q&A Drop in session

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Cafe, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Jessica Chen – Regional Manager, University of Auckland

Dominique Trueman – Client Executive, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Ashleigh Boyes — Key Account Manager, Mercer Marsh Benefits

David Jarp — Ethnic Peoples Community Relations Officer, NZ Police

Giovana Reay – Director of Host Families NZ

Carrie Zhao – Placement Coordinator of Host Families NZ

Academic staff from: English, Mathematics, Science, Business, Liberal Arts

We are thrilled to welcome the University of Auckland, Student Safe, and the NZ Police alongside our own academic staff for what promises to be a truly valuable session!

This is your chance to get some dedicated one-on-one time with our incredible guests, so make sure you don’t miss it!

Come ready with your questions — this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the people who can help you most. We can’t wait to see you there!”

IT Helpdesk
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 IT Support	IT Support will be onsite from the afternoon so if you have completed your set up using the Activation guide but are still having technical issues, please being your devices (Phone and Laptop) with you and our IT team will make sure everything is set up and ready to go.

IT Helpdesk

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

IT Support

IT Support will be onsite from the afternoon so if you have completed your set up using the Activation guide but are still having technical issues, please being your devices (Phone and Laptop) with you and our IT team will make sure everything is set up and ready to go.

Day 2 - Tuesday, 21 April

Principal’s Welcome
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Principal’s Welcome

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

UoA: Welcome and Subject Selection
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

UoA: Welcome and Subject Selection

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Lunch and Meet & Greet Activity
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students only.

Lunch and Meet & Greet Activity

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students only.

Study in New Zealand
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Tim Haines – Academic Staff Guest Speakers – New Zealand Police, Host Families NZ & Student Safe insurance	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Study in New Zealand

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Tim Haines – Academic Staff

Guest Speakers – New Zealand Police, Host Families NZ & Student Safe insurance

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Day 3 - Wednesday, 22 April

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Session 2: Getting the Most out of Your Study
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Session 2: Getting the Most out of Your Study

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Katie Gao, Pastoral Care and Engagement Specialist	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Katie Gao, Pastoral Care and Engagement Specialist

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Day 4 - Thursday, 23 April

Welcome to University of Auckland campus
10:00 AM- 12:00 AM Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships Learner Success Team	Welcome to University of Auckland campus Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Meet at UoAIC campus at 9:15 AM

Welcome to University of Auckland campus

10:00 AM- 12:00 AM

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Learner Success Team

Welcome to University of Auckland campus

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Meet at UoAIC campus at 9:15 AM

Checklist

Before each online session:

During orientation:

last updated: 19 March 2026

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

During my Foundation programme, I felt very supported as the teachers took on a student-focused approach and they were experienced with teaching international students. In addition to teaching the subjects, they played a role in the notable improvement of my language and critical thinking skills. I also received valuable feedback on my progress and advice regarding university.

It’s a really nice, small campus in the city centre and close to the university. Class sizes are quite small, about 20-30 students. Teachers are experienced and very kind. Each student is assigned a tutor, and you get regular meetings to see how you are progressing and if you need more help.

The teachers are extremely helpful and often go above and beyond in helping me understand and pass the assignments. They always keep in touch with us out of class time through social media and are available to answer any of our questions. The teacher’s support and commitment have instilled more confidence, reassurance, and motivation to continue with my goals. Thanks to the teachers I can maintain high grades as they nurture me through every step of the way.

You never have to worry about not understanding anything. UP Education teachers are extremely experienced with international students and very helpful. They understand our challenges and often go above and beyond to make sure I pass my assignments. Our tutors also get in touch with us personally to talk things through and make sure we’re progressing well and that we’re happy. I always feel as supported as I would in class.

The teachers have made learning online a good experience and lot easier and smoother than I expected. They are really helpful and have been super supportive and caring. They’re very clear with instructions and provide a lot of assistance.I feel I get plenty of personal attention and they’ve been great mentors over getting to university.

Key contacts

During orientation, we will introduce you to your individual support contacts who will include the Tutors, Subject Teachers and Learner Success Team.

- General Enquiries: adminservices@up.education
- Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education

April 2026 Orientation Programme for

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
Fast-track (Level 3)

Table of Contents

Schedule

Checklist

Before each online session:

During orientation:

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

Key contacts

University Pathways

Online delivery

Study in NZ

April 2026 Orientation Programme for

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Fast-track (Level 3)

Table of Contents

Schedule

Checklist

Before each online session:

During orientation:

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

Key contacts

University Pathways

Online delivery

Study in NZ

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
Fast-track (Level 3)