Laidlaw College is registered and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). In its latest 2024 External Evaluation and Review (EER), Laidlaw retained its Category 1 Education Provider status, reflecting its commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.
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Laidlaw College is registered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) pursuant to the 1990 Education Act and its amendments, and is accredited to teach its programmes as approved by the Authority.
Laidlaw College is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to teach at postgraduate and undergraduate degree level. Doctoral programmes are offered under the auspices of partnership arrangements with New Zealand universities or as an affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology.
Laidlaw College was previously known as the New Zealand Bible Training Institute (NZBTI) from 1922-1971 and as Bible College of New Zealand (BCNZ) from 1971-2008. Academic awards bearing the stamp of the former names of Laidlaw College are recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority pursuant to the 1990 Education Act. The New Zealand Ministry of Education Provider Code for Laidlaw College is 08563.
Details for the accreditation of awards of Laidlaw College programmes can be found below
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) undertakes independent reviews of tertiary education organisations. In our latest review (2024), Laidlaw retained its Category 1 Education Provider status. Read the full review here.
Please note that, as of January 1st 2026, the External Evaluation Review process is now no longer in operation.
