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NEW ZEALAND

PEOPLE :

• Friendly
• Welcoming towards visitors
• Relaxed, informal
• English speaking

CLIMATE :

• Temperate - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry
• Moderated by the oceans
• North Island - winterless sometimes
• South Island - 4 definite seasons

CITIES :

Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston, North Wellington, Christ Church, Wanganui Ddin, Rotorua are some popular ones.

SCENERY :

• Almost every type can be found
• Snow capped mountain ranges
• Fiords, Glaciers, Lakes
• Wild rivers, Native forests,
• Sandy beaches, broad plains
• Active Volcanoes

SPORTS & RECREATIONS :

Bungee Jumping, Jet Boating, White Water Rafting, Heli Skiing Snow Boarding, Trail Bike Riding. Rugby Cricket, Yachting, Gardening, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Golf etc.

POPULATION :

• 79.6% are from European Ethnic groups
• 14.5% are Maori
• 5% pacific Island Polynesian
• 2.2% Chinese
• 1.2% Indian
• Total Population 4 Million

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VISA

STUDENT VISA :

NZIS is the sole agency of the NZ government responsible for migration and entry to NZ. Student visa is required to enter the country to Study a course more than 3 months duration, also the course opted should be offered by education institutions approved & registered with NZQA. Student is issued a visa for One year duration could be & easily extended being in New Zealand as per the further duration of course. Visit our Visa counselor for personal guidance & documentation requirement for student visa. You can only get a student visa to Study in a course at an education institution, which is registered and approved by the NZQA. Your student visa will be issued for the length of time your course tuition fees have been paid. You must pay your tuition fees have been paid. You must pay your tuition fees in advance for the University to send you an official receipt and the Offer of Place Certificate, which also guarantees that accommodation will be available, which are required with your visa application. Acceptance by the University does not Guarantee that a student will be issued a student visa by the immigration authorities. Student visa and permit information and application forms can be obtained from any New Zealand Immigration Service branch office within New Zealand or overseas (contact the nearest New Zealand High Commission or Embassy in Delhi). You can also obtain all relevant information and forms from the New Zealand Immigration Service website, www.immigration.govt.nz. However visit your west highlander counselor for personal guidance and the latest checklist.

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EDUCATION SYSTEM

QUALITY ASSURANCE :

To ensure that both the Government and individuals are investing in quality education, training and assessment, the Government has set up nationally recognised processes of quality assurance. There are a number of government appointed bodies responsible for approving qualifications in New Zealand and for the quality that determines the delivery of qualifications. These bodies are :

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments.

New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC)
responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by New Zealand universities.

UNIVERSITIES IN NEW ZEALAND :

University education was established in New Zealand in 1870 and has a similar tradition to the British university system. There are eight state-funded universities in New Zealand, all of them internationally respected for their academic and research performance: In addition to a centrally co-ordinated system of quality assurance audits at both institution and programme level, each university undertakes internal quality checks. All New Zealand universities offer a broad range of subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science. Each has developed its own specialist subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Science. Computer Studies, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Sports-Science, Biotechnology, Architecture etc. Bachelor's Masters and Doctoral degrees are offered by all New Zealand universities. A range of under graduate and postgraduate diplomas is also available, along with honours programmes (usually requiring an additional year of Study).

POLYTECHNICS IN NEW ZEALAND :

New Zealand Polytechnics, and Institutes of Technology, are state funded and provide education and training at all levels ranging from introductory studies through to full degree programmes. A few of them offer PG programmes as well. Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology are efficient tertiary providers offering programmes which can be both academically and vocationally focused. Due to their active engagement with industry, employers and government agencies they provide programmes which are of a high academic standard and are relevant to the rapidly changing workforce on a global basis. Polytechnics offer diverse courses like Arts and Design, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality etc.

PRIVATE DEGREE PROVIDERS :

In 1989, amendments to the Education Act in New Zealand enabled the private tertiary sector to award degrees through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The key to the legitimacy of the private degree providers is their relationship with the NZQA which has responsibility for course accreditation. The mission of the private degree providers is to provide a quality service to their students and range of skills of value in the work environment.

PRIVATE TRAINING PROVIDERS (PTEs) :

Private training establishments are registered and their courses approved by NZQA. Institutions and schools in this sector provide a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, English, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry.

UNDERGRADUATE Study IN NEW ZEALAND :

At most New Zealand universities the course of Study for a bachelor's degree consists of a prescribed number of unit, papers or courses. In each subject there are usually first-year (stage 1 or 100 - level), second year (stage 2 or 200 level) and third-year (stage 3 or 300 level) courses. A second year course may be commenced only after prescribed passes in the subject at stage 1 and a third-year course only after required passes in the subject at stage 2. In each subject the student is required to attend a given number of lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory periods per week. In some courses field trips provide opportunities for on-site Study of natural phenomena or social processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent Study skills with a minimum of processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent Study skills with a minimum of professional supervision. Grades gives in tests, assignments and practical work count towards the final grade for a course. Most courses have a final written examination held either at mid-year (J) or the end of the academic year (October/November).

POST GRADUATE Study IN NEW ZEALAND :

The first degree a student is able to gain in New Zealand is as elsewhere, a Bachelors degree. With a completed Bachelor's degree, a graduate may be able to go on to a Masters degree. These degrees may be awarded with Honours, an indication both of the challenge the course presents and of the student's achievement in it.

Postgraduate Diploma :

A one-years full-time Study, designed for graduates, which builds on the subject matter in the academic field of the previous degree.

Graduate Diploma :

A one-year, full-time course of Study for graduates. It does not always require its students to have prior learning or experience in the subject matter of the diploma.

Master's Degree :

The Master's degree is open to those who have completed a Bachelors degree. The course of Study is usually of one or two year's full-time Study or its equivalent in part-time Study. The work required normally builds upon the prior knowledge gained in the major part of the Bachelor's degree, and most or all of it is in that discipline. It is at a more advanced level. That is normally reflected in the content of the work; in the mode of teaching which is likely to emphasise seminar presentation; and in provision of research experience for the candidate. A thesis component, and in some cases, particularly those which are taken after a four-year Bachelor (Honours) course, the degrees may be thesis-only. However increasingly Master's degrees by papers, or papers plus research, are becoming available. The successful student is expected to show, as the title implies, a real grasp of the subject, demonstrated by an understanding of the discipline, a capacity to reflect upon it, and an ability to undertake research into it.

DOCTORATE :

New Zealand Doctorate Research scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. Doctorate programmes generally take atleast 3 years of full time Study to complete. It is a fully research based degree. PHD students pay domestic tuition fee which is a 'benefit' of fee difference from international fees to domestic fees. Scholarships are also awarded to the students on the basis of academic merit and research ability by the university. The scholarships doctoral degree by research in New Zealand universities. The scholarship funding covers international tuition fee, a monthly living allowance, travel, health, insurance, books and thesis allowance.

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HOW TO APPLY

ACADEMIC YEAR :

The academic year is from mid / late February to early November and most Universities have 2 semesters with a holiday of 4 weeks in J. 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

New Zealand generally has 2 intakes. i.e. Feb. & July. It is suggested that you should start making applications in the month of August for the Feb intake. Universities generally take around 6 weeks to process an application and immigration services again take around 6 weeks for the Visas. Documents needed for making an application are resume, statement of purpose, marksheets & certificates of X, XII, till Graduation or relevant degree transcripts in specific cases, Certificates of extra curricular activities and passport copy & 2 reference letters from colleges & employers.

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. All students should take up IELTS or TOFEL since it is required by the Immigration Services. A band of 6.0/6.5 for undergraduate & 6.5 / 7.5 for postgraduate courses is desirable.

TUITION FEES :

New Zealand provides high quality courses with high standard of living at lower cost than Australia, UK and USA. The costs below will give you an idea of how much spending money you will need in New Zealand as it can vary from city to city. Tuition fees vary from programme to programme.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships and funding sources are available :

• Scholarships offered by the New Zealand Government for Students from developing countries. These Overseas Development Assistance (NZODA) Postgraduate Scholarships cover airfares, accommodation and living expenses, as well as tuition fees. Please note that the number of scholarships awarded are very limited, and only students with exceptional grades will be considered. Application forms are available from the University International Centre or your New Zealand Diplomatic post.
• NZAID (New Zealand's International Aid and Development Agency) is New Zealand's agency responsible for international assistance to developing countries. NZAID support for basic, post basic and tertiary education includes financial & technical assistance to strengthen existing higher education institutes and system and the provision of scholarship for Study in home country, regional and New Zealand institutions. NZDAS, the programe under NZAID are for full time multi year courses in New Zealand for tertiary level studies through the public and open category. NZDS scheme covers tuition, orientation fees, economy fare, travel, a basic living allowance with the provision for accommodation expenses (paid through Study institutes). Students from India can apply for NZDS open (via universities) categories.

Financial Assistance

Funds are required for living (rent, food, transport, etc.) and course costs (books and research expenses inducting international literature searches and data collection) in addition to tuition fees. If you need additional financial support to your own or family resources, there are a number of possibilities worth exploring. Note that application for funding is a separate operation to applying. You may receive admission to Study but not be successful in your application for funds. You will not be granted a scholarship without admission

Bank Loan

Bank loans are easily available for higher studies. You need to have a collateral security. Interest varies from Bank to Bank.

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FAQ's

How much are the fees and what is the refund policy?
Fees are determined by the individual institution concerned. One year's fees (or the total fee for courses of less than one year) must be paid before a visa will be issued or a permit extended if a further course is to be undertaken for students Studying at tertiary level. Fees must be paid in internationally acceptable, convertible currency. An institution may refund fees to a student who withdraws from a course. The refund must not exceed the difference between the total amount paid and the cost of the course up to the time of withdrawal. Private training establishments must provided every prospective student with a written statement of the total course cost and other financial commitments associated with each course of Study or training before accepting that student's enrolment. Students enrolled for courses of Study or training before accepting that student's enrolment. Students enrolled for courses of Study or training at a private training establishment may withdraw from the course at any time within seven days after the first day of the course and receive a partial fee refund.

What are the Accommodation Arrangements?
A written guarantee of accommodation is required before a student visa can be granted. Some institutions may be able to arrange residential accommodation for students who are not staying with relatives or friends. However, you may wish to arrange accommodation for yourself. You should indicate whether or not you want assistance in finding accommodation when you apply to the institution.

Are dependents allowed to come along?
Your dependants, who may include a spouse, de facto spouse, fiance(e), and children, may accompany you to New Zealand or join you later. They must apply for and meet the normal requirements for the type of visa requested (visitor, work, or student). School aged dependants will be required to pay full fees for enrolment in primary and secondary courses of Study. I have got a student visa and my spouse wants to accompany me to New Zealand. Can he / she apply for a work visa? Your spouse can apply for a work visa only if you are doing a post graduate course in NZ or you are Studying a course towards qualifications in Long term Skill Shortage List.

Can I transfer to another institution?
If you wish to transfer to another course or institution, you must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service to obtain a variation to your student permit, specifying the course and institution and, if appropriate, the extended validity of the permit. Note : The New Zealand Immigration Service will revoke a student permit if an international student withdraws from a course of Study at an institution.

Can I change course of Study in New Zealand after few weeks of my arrival?
You may jeopardise your immigration status in New Zealand as you were originally granted a student visa to Study a particular course. Any request for a change of course of Study would mean a re-assessment of your application.

Can I work while Studying?
Some formal courses of Study include a requirement to complete up to three years course-related work experience. The training provider will try to help you find suitable employment. There is some flexibility on how this employment may be obtained, e.g. suitable post-education work or the possibility of doing the work experience in your home country (under qualified supervision). Students undertaking a full time diploma or degree course that takes at least two academic years to complete, and students undertaking a full-time course of Study that would attract points under the General Skills category of Residence policy, may be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. To do this you must request a 'Variation of Conditions' to your Study permit after beginning the course of Study. No application form or fee is required for this Variation of Conditions. If your student permit is for more than 12 months you may apply for a Variation of Conditions to work over the Christmas and New Year Holidays. No offer of employment is required. You will need to pay a Variation of Conditions fee. If you have completed a polytechnic or university qualification that has a minimum completion time of three years, you may apply for a work permit that allows you to work up to a maximum of two years. An offer of employment relevant to your qualifications is required. Further information on student visa applications can be obtained from the New Zealand Immigration website: www.immigration.gov.nz.

QWhen will I get my 6 month job search work permit?
You are eligible to apply for 6 month job search work permit within 3 months of the date of completion of your course in NZ that gets points under Skilled Migrant Category.

When would be my next visa status after job search visa?
If you get job offer in your relevant area of Study then your visa status could be converted to Work Permit or Permanent Residency on your Eligibility based on the Skilled Migrant Category at that time.

NEW ZEALAND

• OTAGO POLYTECHNIC ( Ddin)
• WINTEC-WAIKATO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ( Hamilton)
• NMIT - NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Nelson Marlbrough)
• BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC (Tauranga)
• ABI – ASCENT BUSINESS INSTITUTE ( Auckland)
• ICL – INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LINGUSITICS ( Auckland)
• UNITEC ( Auckland)
• NATCOLL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ( Auckland,Wellinton, Christchurch)
• WHITIREIA COMMUNITY POLYTECHNIC ( Auckland)
• INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF AUCKLAND ( Auckland)
• CORNELL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ( Auckland)
• UCOL (Palmasten North)
• AIS ST. HELENS ( Auckland)
• WAIARIKI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Rotoura)
• NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT( Wellington)
• ACADEMY NEW ZEALAND ( Auckland)
• SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Invercargill)
• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STUDIES ( Auckland)
• COMPUTER POWER INSTITUTE ( Auckland)
• NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM ( Auckland)
• NEWTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ( Auckland)
• NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE ( Auckland)
• NEW ZEALAND MANAGEMENT ACADEMIES (NZMA) ( Auckland)
• NORTHTEC (Whangarei)
• EDENZ ( Auckland)
• Going Places( Auckland)
• Royal Business College ( Christchurch)
• Western Institute of Technology ( Taranaki)
• Avondale College

UNIVERSITIES

• MASSEY UNIVERSITY ( Auckland, Wellington,Palmastern North)
• AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Auckland)

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