Akona Te Reo (Certificate in Maori Language)

Graduates of this programme will be:
confident to participate and contribute in a wide variety of settings and contexts using te reo Maori.
competent in spoken and written Maori in both formal and informal situations.
confident to participate and contribute in a wide variety of settings and contexts using Maori customs, protocols and practice.
familiar with the dialect and idiom specific to Ngai Tahu.
contributors to the specific industry sectors of language maintenance, revitalisation and development for Iwi, Maori communities within local, national and international settings


Education Pathway
Te Hapara (Diploma in Maori Studies (Level 5)
Bachelor of Language (Maori) (Level 7

Employment Pathway
Teaching, public service, language advisor

Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. 

Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.

All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.

Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.

It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.