ICL Graduate Business School is a private tertiary institution in central Auckland, part of the ICL Education Group. It teaches business diplomas and graduate and postgraduate diplomas designed for international students, alongside English language courses. Class sizes are small. The city-centre location puts students close to Auckland's offices, shops and part-time work.
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Official website: icl.ac.nz
Private training establishment
ICL Education Group
Central Auckland
NZ$18,000 – NZ$25,000
International students, per programme year
NZ$20,000 – NZ$25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on icl.ac.nz before you apply.
Graduate Diploma in Business (Level 7)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Level 8)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
General English
Short CourseDuration
12 Weeks
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
No test required
Business programmes built for international students.
Small classes in the Auckland CBD.
English courses on the same campus.
Graduates work in administration, retail management and hospitality management.
Eligible graduates may apply for a post-study work visa; check current rules.
Some graduates progress to university master's study.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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The campus is a city-centre teaching building close to Queen Street and Britomart station. There are no halls, so students rent nearby.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with harbour ferries and beaches close by. Rent is the highest in the country.
Offer of place from ICL Graduate Business School
Proof of NZD 20,000 per year
Tuition fee receipt or evidence
Medical and chest X-ray certificates
Police certificate, if required
Passport valid three months beyond stay
ICL accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply at least three months ahead to allow for the student visa.
Business programmes usually start in February and July; English courses start more often.
A Fee Paying Student Visa from Immigration New Zealand. Show your offer, tuition payment and NZD 20,000 a year for living costs, plus medical and police certificates if asked.
The graduate diploma and postgraduate diploma in business are the main choices. The postgraduate diploma needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
ICL occasionally offers fee discounts. Ask admissions about current offers.
