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Tertiary Education Commission
Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua
The Tertiary Education Commission invests over $3 billion into tertiary education and supporting the tertiary and careers system. We ensure New Zealanders are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for lifelong success. We fund over 700 tertiary education organisations (TEOs) to provide thousands of courses to hundreds of thousands of learners. We also monitor the performance of TEOs and provide information and advice to the Government about tertiary education.
Tertiary Education Commission - Latest News [Page 3]
National divided over student loans
Wednesday, 13 June 2007, 5:05 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
Students be warned, National clearly can't be trusted to preserve interest free student loans, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Performance-Based Research Fund results
Friday, 4 May 2007, 1:41 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission today released the results of the second Quality Evaluation of the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) which shows early signs of having a positive impact on tertiary education-base research. More >>
Tertiary Reforms Get Underway
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 11:16 am | Tertiary Education Commission
Implementation of the government’s tertiary education reforms has begun in earnest with the release of the document that will guide the future direction and development of New Zealand’s tertiary education sector. More >>
All TEC directors now in place
Monday, 19 February 2007, 11:08 am | Tertiary Education Commission
All TEC directors now in place Key senior leadership positions in the newly-structured Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) have been filled, with the announcement today of the rest of the directors who comprise the senior management team. “TEC directors ... More >>
$6.6 million for education/business projects
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 4:03 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
15 February 2007 $6.6 million for joint projects between the tertiary sector and business The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has awarded $6.6 million to 11 new tertiary sector-based projects in the areas of biotechnology, design, and information ... More >>
$9.7 Million Invested In Tertiary Education
Friday, 26 January 2007, 3:01 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
The government is investing $9.7 million in 11 projects fostering innovation in tertiary education, Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Steering and Investment Group Manager Clare Ward announced today. More >>
Skilled workers on the increase
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 3:03 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
Skilled workers on the increase: Modern Apprenticeship and Industry Training participation continues to rise More >>
TEC approves fee exemption for Massey University
Monday, 11 December 2006, 9:42 am | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission has approved an exemption for Massey University to increase its fees above the standard maxima. More >>
New funding for foundation learning programmes
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 10:32 am | Tertiary Education Commission
Almost $16 million has been awarded to over 90 foundation learning providers through the 2007 round of Foundation Learning Pool funding, Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) announced today. The funding is for 271 programmes to be delivered throughout ... More >>
Freeze on new Short Awards to be lifted
Friday, 4 August 2006, 9:45 am | Tertiary Education Commission
The current moratorium on the approval of new short courses* is to be lifted from 1 August 2006 the Tertiary Education Commission announced today. More >>
TEC to run assessment process for funding
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 11:05 am | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission is to hold an assessment process this year for funding for providers affected by the recent student loans and allowances policy change. More >>
TEC to look into NMIT community computing course
Friday, 2 June 2006, 5:04 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has been asked to look into the community computing course offered by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) and will be taking its findings back to Hon Dr Michael Cullen, Minister for Tertiary ... More >>
Details of new ACE funding model announced
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 3:21 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
The new funding model for adult and community education (ACE) will help ensure learners and communities have access to high quality community education that works for them. More >>
Adult and community education vital
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 2:24 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
For years adult and community education has played a vital role in our communities, providing people with the opportunity to learn new skills, continue in education and, for some, return to education after a long break. More >>
TEC allocates polytechnics $6 million
Monday, 16 January 2006, 3:07 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has allocated $6 million to the country’s Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) to help them build closer ties with business. More >>
TEC Decides on Fee Exemptions
Friday, 23 December 2005, 9:47 am | Tertiary Education Commission
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has turned down Massey University's application to raise fees above 5 percent next year. More >>
The TEC signs off Profiles for 2006
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 5:16 pm | Tertiary Education Commission
More than 660 tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs) Profiles have been approved by the Tertiary Education Commission over the past few weeks. More >>
Polytechnics commit to Quality Reinvestment
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 12:21 am | Tertiary Education Commission
Polytechnics and wānanga have received more than $4 million in funding designed to help them plan for changes in the tertiary education sector. More >>
Six new Enterprise Scholars
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 10:50 am | Tertiary Education Commission
Six students from around New Zealand have been awarded Enterprise Scholarships by the Tertiary Education Commission. More >>
Tertiary Providers Apply for Fee Exemptions
Friday, 28 October 2005, 11:36 am | Tertiary Education Commission
Three tertiary institutions have applied to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to raise fees above 5 percent next year. Massey University, Dunedin College of Education and Christchurch College of Education have applied to the TEC for an exemption to ... More >>
