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Established in 1961, Ardmore Flying School operates a world-class pilot training facility catering to all levels of pilot training, from basic pilot training to Commercial Pilot Licence, ATPL theory, Airline Preparation and Flight Instructor ratings.

Learn to study in Auckland

Auckland is a vibrant multicultural city beside the sea, sprawled between two harbours and two oceans – the Tasman and the Pacific. It offers the best of both worlds – all the buzz, entertainment, nightlife and cultural activities of a big city, as well as an outdoor lifestyle with numerous sporting and leisure activities.

As Ardmore Flying School is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as an approved Private Training Establishment (PTE), and by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ), we can offer New Zealand Diploma in Aviation qualifications.

Contact us to apply for our Professional Airline Pilots Programme (Diploma in Aviation) and get your Information Pack.

Learn to study in Auckland

Domestic Students: 

  • Be at least 18 years of age before the date of the PPL and CPL flight examination
  • Successfully complete the Adapt Trainee Pilot Pre-screening Test
  • Hold NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
  • Hold an aviation Class 1 Medical
  • Meet the Fit and Proper Person requirement for CAANZ
  • Be competent in spoken English to meet CAA requirements

In addition, International Students must:

  • Be 18 years of age or over
  • Hold Evidence at enrolment of having gained within the last two years:
  • An IELTS score of 5.5 or higher with no subpart below 5.0 or the equivalent from another internationally recognised proficiency test
  • Meet other English language proficiency requirements in rule 18.3 of the NZQF Program Approval and accreditation Rules.

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