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Annesbrook
Leadership College
Prospectus
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INTRODUCTION
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Philisophical   Annesbrook Leadership College exists to
                equip, raise and release Christian leaders into

Statement       all communities and vocations.

                Our intention is to provide learners with a safe
                environment to encourage self-development and
                personal growth.

                Our passion is for balanced and Biblically-
                grounded leaders to be deployed to all levels of
                the community and vocations. We believe these
                leaders should bring an expression of integrity
                and ethics guided by the Christian faith wherever
                they serve.

                We desire to prepare minds to learn, seek,
                research, reason and achieve, unlocking their
                potential in order to reach their goals.
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ALC CORE VALUES

— Discover potential in learners.
— Excellence in training.
— Authentic Christian character.
— Service to others.
— Fully developing the potential
of each learner.
— Integrity and ethics of Christian
leadership to all levels of society.
— Deploy qualified learners into
communities and vocations.
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LEFT: BRENT AND VIV LIEBEZEIT

We have never before felt such urgency as we
do today in regard to the training of Christian
leaders for Churches, ministries, community
service and business.
Annesbrook Leadership College provides
training that embraces practical equipping and
personal development partnered with Christian
theology taught from the Bible. The very heart
of ALC is to practically equip, raise and release
leaders into all nations with a Christ centred
foundation carrying that which will sustain them
in every area of their life and ministry. We are
very privileged to be part of what God is doing in
the lives of those whom God has brought to our
Leadership College. One of the greatest miracles
we see is lives permanently transformed to
reflect the amazing character of God.
We pray that as you read the contents of this
prospectus you will also prayerfully consider
joining us on this incredible journey for 2021 and
beyond.

BRENT AND VIV LIEBEZEIT —
BOARD CHAIR AND FOUNDERS OF
ANNESBROOK LEADERSHIP COLLEGE

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For almost ten years I have had the privilege of            We are privileged to be a registered Private
  being trusted with leadership at ALC. Every year            Training Establishment and accredited to deliver
  has seen growth and new ground broken and                   national qualifications. We serve students all
  that has been motivating and encouraging.                   over the country with face to face learning, Zoom
  It is impossible not to be excited when people of           classes and fully online learning when classroom
  all ages step into the programmes with almost               sessions are not possible and learners wish to
  no knowledge of what is ahead but with a definite           work at their own pace. ALC supports the work of
  conviction and expectation that their walk with             multiple Churches and community initiatives with
  God will become more meaningful and effective.              high quality training and internships.
  I regularly experience absolute joy at year-end             While there is greater demand than ever before
  when learners step out of programmes with                   for believers to be salt and light (Matt. 5:13-
  enhanced character, a new sense of identity,                16) substantive training to be effective in our
  knowledge, confidence and personal growth.                  community roles is also more vital than ever.
  They exhibit a powerful desire to strengthen the            Consider our qualification programmes and how
  Kingdom with a solid foundational understanding             we could serve you in your context. We would be
  of Scripture illuminating their call, gifts and             delighted to partner with you!
  passions. Seeing students confidently move
  into employment and positions of influence and
  leadership is a real reason to get out of bed in            ROBIN DAVIS — DEAN & CEO
  the morning.
  Student feedback has been very encouraging:
           “Study was intimidating for me based on
  my high school experience. I now feel confident I
  could study toward anything I wanted to”
           “Building a team is one of the top things I
  have enjoyed about my time doing the internship.
  Working with people . . . within the framework of
  our youth ministry has been awesome. At the
  beginning if the internship it was just myself and
  one other leading the youth ministry. Now we
  have a team of about six adults and a great team
  of young people rising and growing in their faith
  and leadership ability.”
  These kinds of testimonials remind us why
  we are committed to the College. ALC is a
  unique opportunity for disciples of all ages and
  academic abilities to be involved in something
  for themselves and ultimately for serving and
  empowering many. ALC has been the starting
  point for believers now serving as nurses,
  teachers, social workers, counsellors, pastors,
  managers, business owners, tradespeople,
  architects and home-makers.

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COURSES
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YOUR PATHWAY

Level 4        Establish a solid Biblical foundation
               combined with essential transferable
               skills, leadership and ministry training
               with lots of hands-on opportunities to
               put what you learn into practice.

Level 5        Take your leadership training to the
               next level. Build on what you learned
               in your first year while expanding
               your understanding of the Bible and
               theology. You’ll now start adding team
               and people leadership to your ministry
               and transferable skill set, whilst
               continuing to grow in your area of
               ministry or vocation.

Level 6        Be equipped with the skills needed to
               lead and exert influence amongst other
               ministry leaders. You will develop skills
               for a wide range of key leadership and
               senior ministry roles.

Your Future    Pathways from ALC can lead you
               to further education in ministry
               and leadership, and it can also be a
               platform to launch you into a variety
               of professional fields including social
               work, nursing, business management,
               production and media, plus many more.
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Level 4          Graduates of this
                 qualification will be able
                 to integrate foundational
NZ Certificate   knowledge of selected
                 biblical principles and
in Christian     Christian beliefs and apply
Ministries       to specified communities,
                 acknowledging bicultural or
                 multicultural contexts.
120 Credits      — Apply biblical and
                 theological principles to own
                 faith journey and to that of
                 others.
                 — Apply biblical, theological
                 and ministry skills in a
                 mentored practical ministry
                 context to support the
                 spiritual development of
                 individuals and groups.
                 — Organise and prioritise
                 tasks and responsibilities
                 in the provision of practical
                 ministry to individuals and
                 groups.
                 — Set goals and make plans
                 for providing practical
                 ministry to individuals and
                 groups.
“Study was intimidating for me based on
 my High School experience. [After doing
 ALC] I now feel confident I could study
 toward anything I wanted to.”

The NZ Certificate in Christian Ministry Level      difference between Biblical leadership and
4 (Internship), seeks to provide students with      leadership in other contexts. This course will
the opportunity to build a core set of values       enable you to consider your unique call and
through a range of ministry subjects while          prepare you for faithful and Spirit empowered
undertaking practical internship experience in      leadership that can be applied in a range of
a Church or not-for-profit organisation.            employment areas.

It is designed with an emphasis on personal         PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
development, practical skills, and ethical          CHM402
understanding. The programme will provide a         LEVEL 4, 15 CREDITS
pool of skilled people, staff and volunteers, who   The student will understand what is meant
will predominantly become involved in Church        by “Discipleship” and the context in which it
and/or community initiatives, thereby providing     happens, develop personal spiritual disciplines
support to the community.                           and apply this knowledge in progressing to
                                                    a life of Spiritual Growth. Students will learn
The programme combines academic study               to differentiate between corporate Church
with practical application for increased            practices and personal self monitored
understanding, and the development of               Discipleship.
applicable personal and transferrable skills
for employment or entry into further tertiary       WORLDVIEW FOUNDATIONS
study. The Level 4 Certificate comprises of the     CHM403
following five courses:                             LEVEL 4, 15 CREDITS
                                                    This course is an introduction to understanding
                                                    why we think the way we do and how this shapes
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS
                                                    the way we live. By surveying key belief systems
CHM401
LEVEL 4, 15 CREDITS                                 and events within modern culture, the Church of
                                                    Aotearoa NZ, and early Christianity, students will
This course provides a foundational
understanding of Biblical leadership and its        see the importance of developing a Christian
core elements, plus an understanding of the

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way of viewing the world and why we need the          a range of standard and non-standard processes
Bible to do this.                                     relevant to the field of work and study. Students
                                                      are placed in a Church or not-for-profit charitable
NARRATIVE THEOLOGY                                    organisation and partnered with professional
CHM404                                                placement oversight. The development of each
LEVEL 4, 15 CREDITS                                   student is to be intentional, consistent and
                                                      measured.
Students will be introduced to the narrative
of Scripture and examine the way in which
                                                      All of the above courses must be passed in order
this formulates the basis for a contemporary
                                                      to acheive the Level 4 Certificate in NZ Christian
Christian worldview. Students will be encouraged
                                                      Ministries.
to view the Biblical Narrative as one overall story
to understand the theological restorative plan of
                                                      This qualification can be completed in the
God as revealed in the Bible.
                                                      following time frames:
                                                      Full Time — One Year
PRACTICAL INTERNSHIP
                                                      Part Time — Two Years
CHM405
                                                      Flexible Learning — Up to four years
LEVEL 4, 60 CREDITS
The Practical Internship provides the essential
strand of the course. The programme provides an
opportunity for students to select and apply

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Level 5        Graduates of this
               qualification will be able to
               evaluate and apply a broad
NZ Diploma     understanding of theology
               and biblical foundations to
in Christian   defined contexts based on
Studies        textual interpretation and
               religious practice.
               — Evaluate a ministry
120 Credits    programme based on
               strategies that integrate
               personal and community
Christian      faith journeys, and the social,
Leadership     cultural and other contextual
               considerations of defined
Strand         groups.
               — Apply key Christian
               leadership principles to
               facilitate team development
               and accomplish
               organisational goals
               in particular areas of
               responsibility in Christian
               ministry.
or entry into further tertiary study. The Level 5
                                                     Diploma comprises of the following five courses:

                                                     LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
                                                     DCS501
                                                     LEVEL 5, 15 CREDITS
                                                     The course focuses on Leadership development
                                                     and an in-depth understanding of core elements
                                                     of leadership related transferable skills, creating
                                                     responsibility for the management of learning
                                                     and performance of others. The student will
                                                     be able to identify what constitutes Biblical
                                                     leadership relative to a secular leader- ship
                                                     viewpoint.

                                                     SPIRITUAL GROWTH
                                                     DCS502
                                                     LEVEL 5, 15 CREDITS
                                                     This course is aimed at developing the student’s
                                                     understanding of spiritual disciplines, spiritual
                                                     growth, an understanding of “Kingdom” and how
The NZ Diploma in Christian Studies with a           to develop these personally and in others whom
strand in Christian Leadership is designed to        they may mentor.
build on the Certificate in Christian Ministries
(Internship) and seeks to provide students with      BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION
the opportunity to study and apply a core of         DCS503
ministry subjects while undertaking practical        LEVEL 5, 15 CREDITS
work experience in a Church or not-for-profit        The aim of this course is to introduce students
organisation.                                        to the processes of accurate textual analysis of
                                                     the Bible. The course will equip students with the
It is designed with an emphasis on leadership        basic skills for reading the Biblical text as it was
development, practical skills, and ethical           written and intended for its original audiences, as
understanding. The programme will provide a          well as accurate application in a contemporary
pool of skilled people, staff and volunteers, who    setting.
will predominantly become involved in Church
and/or community initiatives, thereby providing      THEOLOGY
support and leadership to the community.             DCS504
The programme combines academic study with           LEVEL 5, 15 CREDITS
practical application for increased understanding,   This course is an introduction to the core
and the development of applicable transferrable      doctrines of Christian theology and examination
personal and professional skills for employment      of the way in which these doctrines formulate the
                                                     basis for a contemporary Christian worldview.

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MINISTRY PRACTICAL                                  All of the above courses must be passed in order
DCS505                                              to acheive the Level 5 Diploma in NZ Christian
LEVEL 5, 60 CREDITS                                 Studies (Christian Leadership Strand).
The Ministry Practical course provides an
essential strand of the course. The programme       This qualification can be completed in the
provides students the opportunity to have some      following time frames:
responsibility for the management of learning       Full Time — One Year
and performance of others.                          Part Time — Two Years
Students are placed in a Church or not-for-         Flexible Learning — Up to four years
profit charitable organisation and partnered
with professional placement oversight. The
development of each student is to be intentional,
consistent and measured allowing them to select
and apply a range of standard and non-standard
processes relevant to their field of work and
study.

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Level 6        Graduates of this
               qualification will be able
               to analyse and apply an
NZ Diploma     in-depth understanding
               of theology and biblical
in Christian   foundations in operational
Studies        or research contexts. —
               Evaluate, review and respond
               to the pastoral, specialised
120 Credits    and ethical responsibilities
               required of defined Church
               ministry settings.
Christian      — Apply management or
Leadership     administrative capability
               and leadership in a Christian
Strand         ministry environment to
               make strategic decisions in a
               specified context.
               — Critically reflect on
               personal faith journey and
               professional development to
               refine own practice.
               — Lead and manage parishes
               or Christian communities
               based on an understanding
               of the needs and contextual
               elements of defined groups
               or communities.
“ALC taught me the importance of
 leadership and helped me develop a
 strong set of leadership skills that
 added great value to myself both
 personally and professionally.”

The Level 6 Diploma builds upon the Level             greater levels of study and research with a view
5 Diploma. The purpose of this programme              to building the tools required for personal in-
is to provide Christian Churches and their            depth study and the ability to lead others in the
agencies with people who can operate as               same way.
senior administrators and leaders and/or as
managers.                                             WORLD RELIGIONS AND THE CHRISTIAN
                                                      WORLDVIEW
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification      MIN220
that recognises their advanced evaluation,            LEVEL 6, 15 CREDITS
research, leadership, administration and/or           This course is designed to take the learner
ability work in a voluntary capacity in Christian     on a journey into an understanding of cultural
Churches and their agencies.                          diversity, religious diversity and varying
                                                      contemporary values systems. There is a
This programme is targeted at individuals who         significant emphasis in assisting learners toward
are ready for positions of managerial and senior      an appreciation for a Maori Worldview and a bi-
leadership positions in a variety of roles. The       cultural relationship.
qualification is also targeted at those who want to
further their theological studies at undergraduate    MINISTRY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
level or for current practitioners who want to        MIN230
upskill in a particular area of Christian Ministry.   LEVEL 6, 15 CREDITS
The Level 6 Diploma comprises of the following        This course is an introduction to the core
five courses:                                         doctrines of Christian theology and examination
                                                      of the way in which these doctrines formulate the
                                                      basis for a contemporary Christian worldview.
BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION                               The course includes analysis of historical
MIN210                                                movements and how these may have impacted in
LEVEL 6, 15 CREDITS                                   theological developments in history.
This course is an advance on the level 5 Diploma
course and will seek to inspire the learner to

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Students will develop a broad theoretical
knowledge within a specific field of study.

CHRISTIAN ETHICS
MIN240
LEVEL 6, 15 CREDITS
This course researches the history and
development of Christian ethics and theology
with a view to creating in learners and ability
regarding Christian ethical expression in social
and moral values relating to community.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
INTERNSHIP STRAND
MIN250
LEVEL 6, 60 CREDITS                                 All of the above courses must be passed in order
Learners in this course will be leading and         to acheive the Level 5 Diploma in NZ Christian
managing Christian communities based on an          Studies (Christian Leadership Strand).
understanding of the needs and contextual
elements of defined groups or communities           This qualification can be completed in the
(40 credits). There will also be a requirement to   following time frames:
critically reflect on the personal faith journey    Full Time — One Year
and professional development to refine personal     Part Time — Two Years
practice. (20 credits).                             Flexible Learning — Up to four years

Annesbrook                                          Our programmes will increase your skills
                                                    through participating in the practical day

Leadership                                          to day operation of your Church or non-
                                                    profit organisation and will help you engage

College
                                                    and grow through invaluable “hands-on”
                                                    experience.

Internship                                          The internship is designed to equip people to
                                                    lead in every sphere of life, whether that is in
                                                    Ministry through the local Church, in retail, in
                                                    nursing and healthcare, administration or any
                                                    other vocation.

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What is an internship?           An internship is a work experience placement
                                 with a Church or non-profit organisation. You
                                 will gain real world experience in live work
                                 environments and learn new transferable skills
                                 that will benefit your work life and personal life.
                                 Students are coached in through key tasks
                                 and projects within their assigned department,
                                 Church or organisation and are encouraged
                                 to both step outside their comfort zone and
                                 develop their individual strengths.

What is a transferrable skill?   Transferable skills are a core set of skills and
                                 abilities which can be applied to a wide range of
                                 different jobs and industries, and throughout life.
                                 They include skills like project management, time
                                 management, communication and inter-personal
                                 skills in the context of real-life ministry.

Can I choose my own              Level 4 students will be placed in an area of
                                 the Church or organisation which matches
placement?                       their particular interests and strengths. It is
                                 important to note that internships are varied
                                 and are specific to individual Churches and
                                 organisations. We aim to enable students to
                                 experience a variety of tasks during their time
                                 interning with ALC.

                                 Level 5 students will progress within their
                                 preferred area of ministry, growing their skill
                                 set and developing their level of leadership and
                                 growing their sphere of influence.

                                 Level 6 students will be leading an area of
                                 ministry and be a key team leader within their
                                 organisation.

Will I receive training?         Yes! You will be paired with a professional
                                 placement manager who is experienced in
                                 the field of ministry or service specific to your
                                 internship.

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“Building a team is one of the top things
 I have enjoyed about my time doing
 the ALC Internship. Working with people,
 encouraging them, identifying their
 strengths and passions and finding a
 place for them to be used and developed
 has been awesome.”
Learning Options                                     FLEXIBLE LEARNING
                                                     Complete individual papers/courses (one per
                                                     semester) with the ability to complete a full
                                                     programme over the course of up to four years if
                                                     so desired.
Annesbrook Leadership College offers a variety
of learning options to suit your needs. If you are
                                                     DISTANCE LEARNING
unsure which is most suitable for you please get
in touch with us.                                    If you are unable to attend live classes in person
                                                     or via video conferencing, we can still offer our
                                                     academic papers via online learning. See our
FULL TIME/PART TIME                                  website for more details or speak to one of our
                                                     ALC staff.
Complete courses over one or two years. All ALC
courses are avilable with this learning option.

Course Fees                                          FUNDING
                                                     Student allowances and loans may be available
                                                     for students studying at Level 4 and 5. For more
                                                     information and to check your eligibility, please
Fees on this page are based on 2021 only and         contact STUDYLINK direct at www.studylink.govt.
are subject to change. All fees must be paid in      nz after we have confirmed with you that your
advance. Application fees are non-refundable.        enrolment has been approved.
Course fees may be refunded in part if a student
officially withdraws from the courses within 21      FEES FREE
days of the course start date.                       Our programmes are available for students who
                                                     meet Government criteria. Please confirm your
                                                     eligibility at www.feesfree.govt.nz
NATIONAL QUALIFICATION FEES
FULL TIME                                            If you have any queries relating to our fees or
2021 fees are $5208 for Levels 4, 5 and 6.           courses, please contact the ALC office on
This figure is subject to change so please           +64 3 547 7371.
contact ALC if you need to confirm the fees prior
to enrolling.

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APPLICATIONS
Application
Requirements

Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age
for all qualifications. Our programmes are not
available to international students at this time.

All ALC qualifications are required to have the
following to complete the application process:

— Proof of identity: wether a certified copy of
passport or birth certificate.
— Pastoral reference
— Personal reference
— Interview with ALC staff. This will be
conducted either in person, by phone or video        learning (RPL):
call.                                                — A completed Level 5 Application Form
                                                     — Academic transcript from previous provider if
Requirements specific to the qualiification are as   applicable
follows.                                             — Applicants will also be asked to complete a
                                                     short self-assessment in the form of multiple-
                                                     choice questions.
LEVEL 4
— A completed Level 4 Application Form               LEVEL 6
— Applicants will also be asked to complete a        If the student is progressing from the Level 5
short self-assessment in the form of multiple-       programme delivered by ALC:
choice questions.                                    — A completed Level 6 Application Form

LEVEL 5                                              If the student is progressing from the Level 5
If the student is progressing from the Level 4       programme delivered by another provider or is
programme delivered by ALC:                          accessing Level 5 through recognition of prior
— A completed Level 5 Application Form               learning (RPL):
                                                     — A completed Level 6 Application Form
If the student is progressing from the Level 4       — Applicants will also be asked to complete two
programme delivered by another provider or is        short essays in preparation for the course.
accessing Level 5 through recognition of prior

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Entry                                                  — All applicants need to supply a testimonial
                                                       by someone in a pastoring role within a Church.

Requirements                                           They also need to supply a personal testimonial
                                                       by someone well known to them or in a mentoring
                                                       role. This person must not be a family member.
                                                       — All applicants must have an interview with the
                                                       ALC application committee. The purpose of the
                                                       interview is for the applicant to find out more
Please note, our programmes are not available
                                                       about the programme and their suitability for it.
to international students at this time.
                                                       It also allows ALC delegates to determine
                                                       whether the applicant meets the programme
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
                                                       entry requirements and their study plans are
LEVEL 4                                                suitable. The interview aids in developing
There are no minimum academic requirements             rapport, establishing background and provide
for entry to the Certificate programme.                information regarding the programme structure,
                                                       teaching methods and assessment procedures.
LEVEL 5                                                — Each learner will require access to a suitable
Applicants under 20 years of age must have             current generation computer, broadband
successfully completed the Level 4 NZ                  connection and have an active email account.
Certificate in Christian Ministry.                     — A Police Check form will be completed.
                                                       Due to the nature of the Christian Ministry
LEVEL 6                                                Internship programme it is considered necessary
Applicants under 20 years of age must have             to establish a student’s records of criminal
successfully completed the Level 5 NZ Diploma          convictions, if any. Possession of a criminal
in Christian Studies.                                  record is not automatic grounds for declining
                                                       enrolment. Consideration is given to currency,
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS                                  nature, severity of conviction(s) and associated
All applicants must have a standard of English         factors. The ALC Dean/CEO and Trustees may
sufficient to be able to study at the level at which   decline an application for enrolment on the
they enter the programme. Those students               grounds of criminal conviction(s). Students,
whose first language is not English will have:         who wish to appeal this decision, may apply in
                                                       writing to the ALC Trustees. All records obtained
— An International English Language Testing            will be kept as private and confidential. Where
System (IELTS) overall Academic score of at least      a student has a history of criminal conviction(s)
5.5 (with at least 5 in each band), issued within      or incurs a conviction while enrolled, this record
the last two years; or                                 will be made available to internship placement,
— An equivalent qualification.                         with student consultation, to ensure informed
                                                       agreement to student placement. Once enrolled,
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:                                    students are required to inform the ALC Dean/
                                                       CEO of any criminal charges that may be laid
— Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years
                                                       during the year.
of age.

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A JOINT      Annesbrook Leadership College and Nelson
             Marlborough Institute of Technology have

VENTURE      worked closely together since 2012 to deliver the
             Christian Ministry programmes for our National
             Qualification students at Level 4 and 5. NMIT
             enrolled students benefit from all the support
             services offered at and by NMIT.

             ALC is a Private Training Establishment granted
             registration by the New Zealand Qualifications
             Authority under part 18 of the Education Act
             1989. Annesbrook Leadership College (trading
             as ALC) is accredited to provide the New
             Zealand Certificate in Christian Ministry (Level
             4) with strand in Internship [Programme Number
             122312] by the New Zealand Qualifications
             Authority under section 250 of the Education Act
             1989.

CONTACT US   www.alc.ac.nz
             alc@annesbrook.co.nz
             +64 3 547 7371
             40 Saxton Road West
             Stoke 7011
             New Zealand
Contact us:

www.alc.ac.nz
alc@annesbrook.co.nz
+64 3 547 7371
Annesbrook Leadership College
40 Saxton Road West
Stoke 7011
New Zealand
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