About Us​

Skills Premier are innovative leaders in the education industry offering dynamic courses in hairdressing and nail technology.

Skills Premier has two renowned campuses situated in New Zealand – in Auckland and Lower Hutt. 

Hands-on Education Methods

Using our practical, hands-on methods you’ll work towards nationally recognised qualifications that are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. As you study and learn, we provide pathways to work experience that often result in employment – so all that hard work, has its rewards for you!

Fees Free

The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free policy will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.

If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.

For more information visit FeesFree.govt.nz.

NZQA Accreditation

Skills Premier is registered and accredited to teach and assess our published programmes and is a category 2 provider.  Being accredited also means you may be eligible for fees-free study, student loans and allowances.

Industry Immersed Tutors

As a Skills Premier student, you will learn from tutors who love the flare of their industry, are highly qualified, love what they do, and who are passionate about sharing their skills. We create an environment that is very positive and which also gives responsibility to you, the student.

Student Handbook 2024
EER Report
Skills Premier Code of Practice
Disability Action Plan
Student Services Fee

Course Enquiry Form

Please fill out the Course Enquiry form below if you have any questions about our courses or would like to request more information. Our team will review your submission and respond as soon as possible to assist you with your query.