At Laidlaw College faith shapes everything we do. Committed to the Gospel and grounded in Aotearoa New Zealand’s bi-cultural and multi-cultural context, our supportive community is where you’ll be formed for lifelong leadership and service.
About Us
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At Laidlaw College, you train for teaching, counselling, Christian ministry and work in the not-for-sector in a place where theology and Christian faith are woven through every programme. You’ll learn from world-class teachers who live what they teach, where community is at the heart of your study. Committed to the Gospel and grounded in Aotearoa New Zealand’s bi-cultural and multi-cultural context, we form people for lifelong leadership, equipping you to serve others with wisdom, compassion and integrity.
Laidlaw College is the highest ranked non-university research institution in New Zealand and a leader in theological education across Australasia.
Students benefit from:
Our programmes are fully accredited by NZQA and internationally recognised, ensuring students receive a world-class education grounded in a New Zealand context.
At Laidlaw College, our community seeks to form students to be more like Jesus — in wisdom, character, and in working to see the redemption of the world.
Our programmes emphasise both academic excellence and spiritual formation, preparing students to lead with integrity in all areas of life. Students gain knowledge and skills through:
Study at Laidlaw is more than preparation for a career — it’s an opportunity to read the Bible more richly, deepen your faith, and live missionally.
Our Four Affirmations guide our team, programmes, and community.
Learn more from Dr Roshan Allpress, National Principal/CEO
Laidlaw College honours Aotearoa’s bicultural heritage and multicultural context, supporting the development of Māori and Pasifika leaders.
Students are known by name and supported academically, socially, and spiritually, helping them flourish during study and beyond.
Laidlaw lecturers and tutors combine scholarly excellence, practical experience, and active personal faith.
Sustaining faithful leadership requires preparation for life’s challenges. Our programmes help students:
We prepare graduates to reimagine their worlds with the gospel at the centre, equipping them to make lasting contributions across society.
