PBRS-The Professional Bar And Restaurant School

The Professional Bar and Restaurant School provides students with world-class training and internationally recognised qualifications that are accredited by the NZQA. This enables graduates to enter the hospitality industry with competitive skills and qualifications that prepare them for success in their chosen hospitality management career path.

Our teaching staff are highly skilled professionals and internationally recognized leaders in their field, many of whom balance working in the industry with their tutorial responsibilities. The fact that they are actively practicing and networking within the profession ensures that they deliver course content in such a manner that is industry driven, current and relevant. This is further cemented by the fact that our course material is moderated by the H.S.I.

Our graduates gain global employment in International hotels, cruise-liners, super yachts, resorts, bars, cafes and restaurants. We also have in house and external recruitment schemes and drives that assist our students to gain employment whilst undertaking their course. We have worked extremely hard to built strong industry alliances and partnerships with national and international organisations; amongst them are P&O Cruises ®, Auckland International Airport, and Sky City Casino. With intakes on a monthly basis, and part time hours that are set to ensure you are able to gain invaluable work experience whilst undertaking your course, we are committed to ensuring you obtain your qualification whilst working within the industry.

Our accreditation with the NZQA also means that as a New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident, you may be entitled to a Student Loan, as well as Living Costs and a Student Allowance. We also welcome queries from international students.

The Professional Bar and Restaurant School has campuses located in Auckland and Wellington cities, both conveniently situated in the Central Business Districts.

• Two internationally recognized NZQA qualifications
• Specialist hospitality provider
• Auckland and Wellington campuses located in the centre of each city
• 100% Employment Assistance to support students in finding employment while studying
• The School has strong relationships with international hospitality brands
• Our qualifications are on the Immediate Skills Shortage List
• Pathways for Open Work Permits and Permanent Residence on completion of the course.

PBRS Diploma in Hospitality Management – 2 years Level 4 & Level 5

Senior secondary School passed student is accepted for National certificate – Level 4 course

• On the Immediate Skills Shortage List
• Points towards permanent Residency
• Apply for a 2 year work visa on course completion with a hospitality job offer from an employer
• Progression to 2nd year is in PBRS Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Gain all PRACTICAL skils from National Certificate Level 4
• Hotel Management
• Commercial Kitchen Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Accommodation Management
• Fees: NZ$ 14500 / Year

Fast Track Scholorship Programme-PBRS Diploma In Hospitality

Management -Level 5
Students who have knowledge / experience is considered for this programme ( Diploma / Degree in Hotel management is considered in this category) and can get direct entry in to the final /2nd year of the programme, costing only for one year.

- Gain all PRACTICAL skills from National Certificate Level 4 AND Level 5 Diploma
- Due to your experience in hospitality, you will be able to complete this faster than other students who do not have your experience

Fees : Total AZ$ 14500.

PBRS Qualification Immigration Advantages

Requirements :

1) 18 or over Evidence: Passport Copy

2) IELTS 5.5 Evidence: IELTS certificate demonstrating overall band score of 5.5
OR A level results/ O level results in English
OR Ability to demonstrate that student has completed tertiary qualification in the English language medium

3) High school Completion Evidence: 10+2 / High SchoolTranscripts / A – Levels etc..

Scholarship/ Fast Track Programme Evidence

1) 5 years of hospitality work experience OR
3 year qualification in a hotel/hospitality management field
work experience evidence: C.V, Job descriptions, Employment Contracts, References, Attestations etc…
qualification evidence: Certification, Transcripts etc…