Apollo Programme

The Apollo Programme is a free, unique opportunity tailored for Year 12 and 13 Māori and Pacific high school students to build upon their knowledge of mathematics and science regardless of their current proficiency level.

The University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering and Design is committed to supporting and complementing the excellent work undertaken in secondary schools, particularly at NCEA Levels 2 and 3, to ensure a seamless transition into tertiary study.

The Apollo Programme is an annual series of free, tutor led day wānanga designed specifically for Year 12 and 13 Māori and Pacific students who are considering pathways into Engineering.

Apollo supports students across a range of proficiency levels in both calculus and physics, whether they are strengthening foundational understanding or developing more advanced capability.

Experienced teachers, assisted by current University of Auckland Engineering students as tutors, provide personalised needs-based guidance within a university learning environment, enabling students to build confidence, capability, and academic readiness.

In addition to academic support, the programme offers firsthand exposure to university life, insight into the Faculty of Engineering and Design, and clear, step by step guidance on university admission and application processes.

Collectively, these elements position Apollo as a targeted and effective pathway that supports student success while reinforcing continuity between secondary education and university study.