Overview
ACE is an essential part of New Zealand's education system. It has an important role to play in the government's goal for a prosperous and confident knowledge society as outlined in the Tertiary Education Strategy 2002/07.
Access to ongoing education and the opportunity to learn new skills will help our country to reach its full potential – learning itself is valued and valuable in a 'learning society'.
There are many pathways to adult learning. ACE happens in a wide range of situations, both formal and informal. For many adult learners, it offers the first step to ongoing learning. The 'adult approach' to ACE, enabling learners to make their own choices about where, what and how they learn, free from the pressure and competition associated with formal courses and qualifications, distinguishes it from the compulsory system.
An important part of ACE is taking learning to the learner. Programmes are held in community halls, church buildings and people's homes, as well as in schools and educational institutions. Learning doesn't stop when you leave school, or leave the workforce.
For providers, regional Tertiary Education Commission ACE Networks provide an opportunity to collaborate to better meet the learning needs and learning progression of adult learners. Regional networks also ensure effective use of resources.
Online ACE Resources
Regional ACE Contacts
Matamata:
Peter
Billingham,
C/O
Matamata College
Phone: 0-7-881 9018 Email: bl@matamatacollege.school.nz
South Waikato:
Trevor
Bentley,
C/O
Tokoroa High School
Phone: 0-7-886 6109 Email: bentleyt@tokoroahs.schoolzone.net.nz
Waikato Region:
Sylvia
Goddard,
Tertiary Education Commission
Phone: 0-7-838 1191 Email: sylvia.goddard@tec.govt.nz
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