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Queenstown Resort College

At Queenstown Resort College (QRC) you will live and study in NZ's most popular resort town - and the adventure capital of the world! QRC combines world-class teaching with practical learning in working hotels and tourism operations so you can gain essential skills and industry contacts. QRC is not only a place of learning; it is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lakes, mountains and nightlife.

Education in paradise - at Queenstown Resort College

  • Prepare to take on the world. Building confidence and skills outside the classroom is a very real focus of what you will do. QRC courses will prepare you for life's challenges and put you on the path to success.
  • You won't be just a student you'll be our guest. Your classes at QRC will be small, your teachers will be friendly and well qualified. QRC House is brand new and stylish. It's right by Lake Wakatipu with the beautiful Queenstown Gardens.
  • We will look after you. QRC has dedicated StudentRelations and Accommodation Managers,to ensure that you make the most of your stay.
  • QRC delivers courses of the highest international standards. All of our affiliate partners have outstanding international reputations. They include the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) and Cesar Ritz Colleges, Switzerland.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Diploma of Hospitality Management: QRC delivers the Diploma of Hospitality Management in partnership with the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) and Cesar Ritz Colleges of Switzerland. This is an international qualification, which provides international pathways to higher study and exciting careers throughout the world. The two year diploma includes a 9 month fully paid industry internship andfocuses on hospitality management training, and has additional specialisations in International Resort and Day Spa Management,Event Management and Wine Studies.

Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management: This 2 year coursewill prepare you for a career in managing adventure tourism businesses. The diploma includes asix month paid internship. Renowned as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is the best place to learn about adventure tourism. You will get to try some of the amazing adventure tourism activities in Queenstown as part of the course.

Internships - Tourism and Hospitality: The QRC Spirit of Queenstown Orientation and Internship Programme is the ideal way to kick-start a working holiday. It's perfect as part of a gap year experience, or to completethe practical requirements of academic studies. Internships begin with a formal Orientationfollowed by a 12 week paid work placement in the tourism and hospitality industry.

English for Executives: English language options for mature professionals who need to make rapid progress in English.

English for Tourism: For people wanting to work in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Executive Education: QRC offers the Executive Education Series for hospitality and tourism professionals, Custom Programmes and Corporate Retreats.

Study Abroad: Study abroad in Queenstown New Zealand for a unique and memorable learning experience. When you study abroad at Queenstown Resort College, you will receive a quality education and you will have the time of your life in the adventure capital of the world. Options include Hospitality Management, Adventure Tourism and Internships Abroad.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Getting to Queenstown: Queenstown is well serviced by international flights from Sydney and Brisbane in Australia, and Christchurch and Auckland in New Zealand. Queenstown is only 50 minutes flying time from Christchurch and 1 hour and 40 minutes flying time from Auckland. When you arrive we will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

Accommodation: QRC offers a range of accommodation packages in the heart of Queenstown .While you are studying at QRC, dedicated accommodation staff will manage your personal requirements and assist with all your needs.

Fees:Visit www.queenstownresortcollege.com for this information.

How to Apply: You can apply online athttp://www.queenstownresortcollege.com/courses/how-to-apply/