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Living and studying in New Zealand offers students excellent value. The cost of living in NZ is significantly lower that the US or UK, and slightly lower than Australia or Canada. Visit
To qualify to study in NZ you need several things: You need an offer of place from a New Zealand institution (so you need to meet their specific entry requirements for the course you wish to study), you need to qualify for a student visa including health and character requirements, and you need to prove that you can afford to support yourself in New Zealand without working if necessary. Details on requirements for student visas are available through
There are hundreds of different types of jobs available to students while they are studying, from casual, to fixed-term, one-off or even permanent. You can teach your local language to an English speaker, or just help out at the local café. It's up to you to get out there and find something you're interested in.
Yes. New Zealand qualifications are recognized around the world. Course quality is strictly monitored by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) so that you can be assured of getting a high quality education. If you are completing your secondary education in New Zealand, then returning to your home country for university, you may need to take specific courses to ensure that you meet entrance requirements. Check the NZQA website at
You don't have to speak any English to study at an English Language School here in New Zealand. To gain entrance into tertiary programmes, your institution of choice will let you know what the English language requirements are for the programme you wish to study. Most tertiary programmes require an IELTS score of at least 5.5.
Living and studying in New Zealand offers students excellent value. The cost of living in NZ is significantly lower that the US or UK, and slightly lower than Australia or Canada. Visit
For students under 18 Homestay Accommodation is provided in the home of a local family. You may also stay in a private boarding establishment or with a parent or designated caregiver (with written permission from your parents).
Students over 18 may stay with a Homestay family, shared accommodation off-campus or on campus. Your institution will be able to give more information on what options are available to you.
The Global Peace Index recently recognised New Zealand as being the most peacuful destination on the planet. Common sense precautions, such as locking your doors overnight and travelling with others late at night, will help to ensure your safety.
As long as you don't impinge upon the rights or freedoms of others, you are free to practice any religion in New Zealand. There are places of worship for several religions in most of New Zealand's main cities.
To qualify to study in NZ you need several things: You need an offer of place from a New Zealand institution (so you need to meet their specific entry requirements for the course you wish to study), you need to qualify for a student visa including health and character requirements, and you need to prove that you can afford to support yourself in New Zealand without working if necessary. Details on requirements for student visas are available through
Getting a visa depends on your individual circumstances. Generally you will need to have an offer of place from a New Zealand institution for full time study, and pass all of the health, character and financial requirements detailed by Immigration New Zealand. You will need to submit a Student Visa application form to Immigration New Zealand well in advance of when your course begins to allow time for processing. For information on visa requirements please see Immigration New Zealand's website
Every member of your family must apply for their own visitors visa, work visa or student visa. Partners of some tertiary students may be elgible for a work visa/permit. See
Moving a pet to New Zealand is a long and expensive process, so give some serious thought to whether you really want to bring your pet with you. In many cases, you will have to begin the process up to six months before you move, and your pet will face four weeks in quarantine upon arrival, at your expense. For more information see
You can apply for a variation on your student visa which will allow you to work for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year if in full-time study and during the Christmas and New Year holiday period if in a full-time course of study lasting 12 months or longer. For detaiils go to
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There are 20 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) located all around New Zealand. Use the New Zealand Educated courses & institutions search to see what programmes each institution has to offer:
Use the New Zealand Educated courses & institutions search to see what programmes each institution has to offer:
All international students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. For more information please speak to the institution where you plan to study.
Yes. New Zealand qualifications are recognized around the world. Course quality is strictly monitored by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) so that you can be assured of getting a high quality education. If you are completing your secondary education in New Zealand, then returning to your home country for university, you may need to take specific courses to ensure that you meet entrance requirements. Check the NZQA website at
IELTS examinations test the English proficiency of students in the area of their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. They offer tests in both general and academic English. Please visit
TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in reading, listening and writing and is offered in most regions of the world. Please visit the TOEFL website
You don't have to speak any English to study at an English Language School here in New Zealand. To gain entrance into tertiary programmes, your institution of choice will let you know what the English language requirements are for the programme you wish to study. Most tertiary programmes require an IELTS score of at least 5.5.
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Things have never been more stressful for students. They have to cope with passing exams, getting good grades, pleasing their parents, choosing the right career path, learning or improving their English and figuring out where they are going to study.
All that, plus the million-and-one distractions that the modern world throws at them.
Wouldn’t it be great if students could go somewhere more relaxed? Somewhere uncrowded yet interesting, beautiful yet exciting, modern yet peaceful. Somewhere with world-class educational institutions and a reputation for success?
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New Zealand is one of the least stressful places in the world. A population of just 4.3 million makes for less congestion and less demand on natural resources.
That makes it a great destination to focus on what's important – your studies.
In New Zealand you can have it all: an amazing, clean, green environment; world-class academic institutions; vibrant cities; awesome night life; fantastic culture; breathtaking natural beauty and superb value for money.
Come to New Zealand and see for yourself why it’s the safest, best-value international study destination on the planet.