School’s out. Fees are too!
2026 secondary school leavers can study their first year free* at Toi Ohomai Rotorua.
Heading into life after school in 2026? Stay local, get qualified and get your future moving.
2026 secondary school students can study their first year free* at Toi Ohomai Rotorua from Semester One 2027, thanks to a significant new investment from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
Available to eligible secondary school leavers from around New Zealand, the initiative is open to students who were enrolled at secondary school in 2026 and are over 16 years of age. It applies to all qualifications level 3 or above offered at Toi Ohomai Rotorua campus, whether students choose to study part-time or full-time.
This contribution reflects Toi Ohomai’s commitment to supporting local students into meaningful career pathways, increasing participation in tertiary education, and helping develop Rotorua's future workforce.
Students participating in the programme will be able to train across a wide range of industries, including business, construction, engineering, healthcare, information technology, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, hairdressing and barbering.
Study with Free Fees in Rotorua!