New Zealand Student Visa
NZ at Glance
Ancestors of Maori arrived on canoes from the Pacific about 1300AD. They called the country Aotearoa (land of the long white cloud). They lived in tribal groups, had a rich culture of stories about the land, and strong traditions of warfare.
In 1840, 500 chiefs and representatives of Queen Victoria signed the Treaty of Waitangi to protect Maori lands and rights. Promises were not always upheld and in recent years the government has reached settlements with many tribes. Today there are over half a million Maori, mostly in cities. Recently there has been a major revival of the Maori language, art, and culture.
The first European to discover New Zealand was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, in 1642. The English navigator James Cook mapped the coasts of the country from 1769. When New Zealand became a British colony in 1840, large-scale settlement began, mainly from the United Kingdom. In the 1890s, New Zealand became the first country to give women the vote, among other liberal reforms. The country lost many men in two world wars. Today New Zealand has moved from being a British colony to an independent multicultural nation of the Pacific.
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New Zealand is an island country in the southern hemisphere. It is situated in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two large main land masses (north and south Island) and also numerous smaller islands. The Maori name for New Zealand, which is still in use, is Aotearoa which is often translated as “land of the long white cloud.”
New Zealand is a magnificent land filled with sprawling beaches, scenic coastlines, ancient forests, snow-clad alpine mountains, bubbling volcanic pools, refreshing rivers, ice-cold glacier lakes and a wondrous landscape all under a brilliant blue sky. The people of this country, called Kiwis after the charming, flightless bird that has become the national emblem, are filled with astonishment when they witness the beauty and magnificence of their land. Such is the beauty of the land that the citizens have taken to calling it the “God Zone”.
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Since the Maori people named New Zealand ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’, weather and climate has been of paramount importance to the people of New Zealand, many of whom make their living from the land.
New Zealand has mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine throughout most of the country. New Zealand’s climate is dominated by two main geographical features: the mountains and the sea.
The climate in New Zealand is temperate with relatively mild, wet winters, with temperature between 10 and 15ºC, and warm, dry summers where temperatures range from 20 to 30ºC. The summer months are December, January, February, and the winter months are June, July and August.
Reference : Climate of NZ
Even though New Zealand is culturally and linguistically a part of Polynesia, forming the south-western anchor of the Polynesian Triangle, much of contemporary New Zealand culture comes from British roots. Settlers and immigrants from various places in the world have contributed to this culture. Therefore, the New Zealand culture also includes a significant amount of influence from the American, Australian and Maori cultures. Many European cultures and, more recently, non- Maori Polynesian and Asian cultures have added their influence.
New Zealand marks two national days of remembrance, Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day, and also celebrates holidays during or close to the anniversaries of the founding dates of each province. New Zealand has two national anthems of equal status;God Save The Queen and “God Defend New Zealand” – the latter of which is often sung with alternating Maori and English verses.Many citizens prefer to minimize ethnic divisions, simply calling themselves New Zealanders or Kiwis.The Celebrations for the Indian festival of Diwali and the Chinese New Year are held in several of the larger cities. The world’s largest Polynesian festival, Pasifika, is an annual event in Auckland.
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The Maori cuisine is based on seafood, mutton birds (young petrels), wild pork or fowl, fat lamb, and kumara. The method of cooking is the earth oven ( hangi ) in which stones are heated by fire, the fire is extinguished so that the stones steam, and a large sealed basket containing the food is buried over the stones and left to cook for several hours. When Maori gather for meetings on the marae, men and women jointly help prepare the food; men dig the hole, place the stones, and bury and remove the food.In the Burns Clubs, the Ceremony of Piping in the Haggis is observed. Otherwise, there is the availability of hot cross buns at Easter.
For Further information,Please visit : Cuisine of NZ
New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. It offers a safe learning environment which provides excellent study opportunities and support services for international students. Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments. New Zealanders are well traveled, with a great interest in people from other cultures, so visitors and international students soon feel more than welcome. Campuses are highly international, with students from all corners of the globe studying and socializing together. Students come from Europe, South East Asia, the UK, North Asia, Japan, South America, India, and Australia, amongst many others. New Zealand offers a progressive education to help students take a leading place in the exciting global environment, with many New Zealanders working internationally or involved in collaborative research with many prestigious overseas universities.
In 2006, over 94,000 international students came to New Zealand to further their education and to experience a lifestyle that is warm, welcoming and inspiring. There is a lot more to New Zealand than just an excellent education system though! New Zealand has a reputation as the ‘adventure capital of the world’ so if you are an extreme sportsperson, there are many opportunities to participate in extreme sports. From white water rafting and skiing to abseiling, mountain biking and snowboarding, you will be spoilt for choice! This beautiful recreational paradise in the south pacific has become a preferred study destination for many international students due to the following reasons.
- Safe yet modern
- High ranking institutes
- Supportive learning environment
- British based education system
- International recognition of courses and degrees
- Quality education available at low cost
- Qualification from NZ is recognized in most part of the world.
- Opportunity to settle permanently in New Zealand
New Zealand education system is based on the prestigious British system. NZ institutes offer world class facilities, resources and faculties. Through NZ qualifications, students can take transfers throughout the world, as it is recognized worldwide.
There are 8 Universities, 23 Polytechnics or Institutes of Technology (ITP’s) and 860 Private Training Establishments (PTE’s) in New Zealand.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments. NZQA is also responsible for accrediting and registering PTE’s.There are 8 Universities, 23 Polytechnics or Institutes of Technology (ITP’s) and 860 Private Training Establishments (PTE’s) in New Zealand.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments. NZQA is also responsible for accrediting and registering PTE’s. ITPNZ – Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand is responsible for overseeing and approving all local qualifications offered at polytechnics
Most schools cater for primary, intermediate, secondary school students
- Years 1–6: Primary School (Ages 5–10)
- Years 7–8: Intermediate School (Ages 11–12)
- Years 9–13: Secondary School (Ages 13–18)
- Offered at Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology and private tertiary and training establishments.
- Offered at polytechnics and institutes of technology you can study for a certificate,diploma or degree and can also achieve training.
- During the admission process all students get evaluated on their NCEA results as well as other criteria.
- A Bachelor’s degree typically lasts for almost 3-4 years at university.
- A Masters degree typically last for almost 2 years at university.
- An Honours degree is awarded after an additional year of research, however it is only awarded to students who do not already have an Honours degree.
- Requires a student to have either a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with Honors.
- Requires a student to have qualification of graduate, diploma and master’s degree
- Auckland Institute of Studies At St Helens
- Auckland University of Technology
- Avonmore Tertiary Institute
- Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
- Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
- Cornell Institute of Bus & Tech
- Design & Arts College
- Eastern Institute of Technology
- Edenz College
- International College of Auckland
- International College of Linguistics
- International Pacific College
- International Aviation Academy of New Zealand
- Lincoln University
- Manukau Institute of Technology
- Massey University
- Media Design School
- Natcol Design Technology
- Nelson Malbourgh Institute of Technology
- New Zealand Career College
- New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism
- New Zealand Tertiary College
- Newton College of Business & Technology
- North Tec
- Northshore International Academy
- Otago Polytechnic
- Pacific International Hotel Management School
- Queenstown Resort College
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Travel Careers & Training Ltd & The Sir George
- Seymour National College of Tourism & Travel
- SAE Institute Auckland
- Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- UUNZ Institute of Business
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Waiariki Institute of Technology
- Waikato Inst of Technology
- Wellington Institute of Technology
- Whiteria Polytechnic
English Language Requirements
All students must be fluent in English language if they are to succeed at university in New Zealand. There are many courses available at public and private institutions in New Zealand and elsewhere to assist international students reach the required level of English language competence. We can recommend waiver of IELTS / TOEFL wherever possible. A band of 6.0/6.5 for undergraduate & 6.5 / 7.5 for postgraduate courses is desirable.
The academic year is from mid / late February to early November and most Universities have 2 semesters with a holiday of 4 weeks in June. Each University operates slightly different dates and some also offer summer school in the main holiday period in November to February. Intakes are in February, July and sometimes in September.
- A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling.
- IELTS requirement : 6.0 overall bands not less than 5.5 bands (Subject to change as per the prerequisite profile of the University/Institutions).
For more details on IELTS, please visit IELTS.
- A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary
- Any work experience in the field will be helpful.
- IELTS requirement : 6.5 overall bands (subject to change as per the prerequisite profile of the University/Institutions).
- Updated Resume.
- Passport Copy
- Birth Certificate.
- All Academic Documents.
- 2 Reference Letter from College & employers
- IELTS Score Card.
- Work Experience Letter (If any)
- Statement Of Purpose.
- Certificate of extra curriculum activities
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The cost of living in New Zealand is similar to that in Australia, and less than in Britain. Tertiary students should budget for up to NZ$20,000 a year in living expenses.
Fund Transfer Scheme
Under this scheme the student has to transfer at least 12 months’ living expenses to a bank account in New Zealand, in addition to paying the tuition fee for one year. The amount deposited by the student in the bank will be for 12 months and the student will be allowed to withdraw $1250 on monthly basis for the period of 12 months. For More Details please Check : Living Cost in NZ
Work rights during studies
You can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week if your full-time programmer of study meets one of the following criteria:
- It is at least two years in duration
- It leads to a New Zealand qualification that qualifies for points towards an application for a Skilled Migrant visa.
Reference : Work While you Study
After Your Studies
New Zealand’s immigration policies include a post-study work pathway for international students who have completed a New Zealand qualification. This lets you find a job and get work experience in a field directly related to your studies, and makes it easier to apply for residence.
There are two types of work visa specifically for students who have completed their tertiary study in New Zealand:
- The Post-study work visa (open). This gives you up to 12 months to find a job that is relevant to your studies
- The Post-study work visa (employer assisted). This option lets you work in a specific job, which must be relevant to your studies, for two more years. Check out who is eligible for a Post-study work visa.
Reference – Employment in NZ
How will Yourway Migrations Pvt. Ltd Help Me?
Yourway Migrations has been sending students to NZ and other countries since 7 years. YMPL has trained counselors who have got experience and expertise to assist students. All our offices provides students with
- Counseling and information on various courses and institutions
- Application forms – Brochures – Guides etc.
- Admission Assistance
- Visa Counseling
- Travel and Accommodation arrangement assistance
- Procuring Residential Facilities with Indians for students going abroad
- Giving Orientation kit.
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