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Open Polytechnic conduct First Impressions Surveys annually. Below are the results for new students in 2025 Open Polytechnic received an overall net promoter score of 58, with this survey receiving a 21% response rate from those asked to complete the survey. Satisfaction Rate Pre-enrolment...
Following the Government appointment of three Ministerial members to its governing Council, Open Polytechnic has taken the next step towards independence and its role as the anchor polytechnic in a new Federation, with the Council announcing the appointment of Sharon Cooke as Chief Executive....
Role at Open PolytechnicI am an Academic Staff Member in the Bachelor of Social Health and Wellbeing programme. My speciality area is mental health and addiction. I also teach in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology). I particularly enjoy supporting both social health and wellbeing and...
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With online learning, you have the flexibility to fit study around your life. While courses have start and end dates, and assessment and exam dates to plan around, there’s no set schedule. You decide when you will study – you're in control! Here's how to plan your studies, manage your time,...
This course will build on ākonga understanding of the importance of culturally relevant and inclusive teaching. The aim of the course is to strengthen te reo Māori of ākonga and to introduce them to Pacific languages, New Zealand Sign Language and other languages in use in Aotearoa New Zealand so that they can support the cultural and linguistic diversity of all tamariki in early learning services.
the Services Team, Academic Registry before your exam. Switch off your cell phone and other
the point of view of the subject of the study, has been a great learning experience. “I have enjoyed
Open Polytechnic’s Head of School of Commerce and Enterprise, Linda Weterman, has been appointed to the national board of the YMCA New Zealand. Linda, who will fit her board membership around her management role at Open Polytechnic, says she is looking forward to making a positive contribution...