Study at Bethlehem Institute New Zealand

"Walk the paths of Bethlehem where great futures begin"


The campus is set on a spacious rural site in Elder Lane just ten minutes drive from downtown Tauranga, on Moffat Road (off State Highway 2). This campus is a non-smoking, no drugs and no alcohol zone. The country environment makes for a clean, green and inspiring place in which to study.

History

Bethlehem Institute (BI) was established as an operational centre on the same campus as Bethlehem College in 1993. BI was the first teachers college to be established in the Bay of Plenty region offering a degree in early childhood and primary teaching and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary). In 1998, BI began offering a Diploma of Counselling and then in 2001, a Bachelor of Counselling as well. Upon received NZQA approval and accreditation, BI began offering the Diploma of Children's Ministries in mid-2000.

In 2003 BI gained approval to offer a Diploma of Family Support, a Graduate Diploma of Family Studies and a Diploma of Communication and Expressive Arts. The Diploma of Counselling was also approved for online, blended or flexible delivery which began in 2004.

The Institute is a non-denominational Christian institution that encourages critical reflection and discernment, equipping tertiary students in the light of Christian values and beliefs. Over the years since its inception, Bethlehem Institute has grown remarkably from 1.5 staff working with 10 students to a student body of 300 tertiary students serviced by 25 staff .

International students

 
Students are welcome at Bethlehem Institute from all over the world. We have students with us currently from the Pacific, Asia, the US and Europe.CODE: Bethlehem Institute has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website atwww.minedu.govt.nz

IMMIGRATION: Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz


Bethlehem Institute Programmes:

TEACHER EDUCATION

Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary.

Flexi Upgrade from diploma to degree

Professional Development

COUNSELLING and FAMILY STUDIES (degree and diplomas)

COMMUNICATION AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS - A ONE YEAR DIPLOMA

Location
Bay of Plenty Region

Ko Mauao te maunga. Ko Tauranga te moana.

• Warm Tauranga climate.
• Close to Mount Maunganui, one of New Zealand's most popular beach resorts.
• With a wide variety of sports and recreational activities in the area.
• A fine city with a population of over96 000, the fastest growing area of New Zealand outside Auckland.

• Within easy travelling distance of many other North Island centres such as Rotorua, Taupo and Auckland.
• Opportunities for fishing, diving, skiing, mountaineering, trout fishing, rafting, canoeing and sailing.
• Numerous active churches in a city with a longstanding Christian heritage.
• Close to quality city amenities such as libraries, theatres, restaurants, sporting complexes and shopping centres.

For a look at Tauranga and the Bay online, visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz

Bethlehelm College Campus - home of Bethlehem Institute

Elder Lane, Bethlehem

CONTACT

Bethlehem Institute

Private Bag 12015,Tauranga,

New Zealand

Telephone +64 7 579 1702
Fax +64 7 579 1882

Email: info@bti.ac.nz
Website: www.bti.ac.nz

CONTACT Bethlehem Institute Private Bag 12015,Tauranga, New Zealand Telephone +64 7 579 1702 Fax+64 7 579 1882 Email: info@bti.ac.nz Website: www.bti.ac.nz