Education in New Zealand

New Zealand, known for its beautiful landscapes, mountains, and wildlife, is renowned for its world-class infrastructure and facilities. The Kiwi bird, an unofficial national symbol, is a symbol of the country's rich heritage.

The country is also a nuclear-free zone, offering safe learning and high-quality living conditions. Its low unemployment ratio and low crime rate make it a popular destination for tourists, sports enthusiasts, and students who love to stay in peace.

Why choose New Zealand for education?

·         Globally recognized High Quality Education

·  A diverse range of educational options in state-administered schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges, and private training institutions.

·         Progressive Education System.

·         Increased work opportunities, which leads to economic growth.

·         Affordable tuition and lifestyle.

·         Quick application and visa processing.

·         Work permitted: 20 hours part-time throughout studies, full-time during summer vacation.

·         One-year postgraduate diploma and one-year job search visa.

·         Students and their partners are eligible for work permits, permanent residency, and work permit visas.

Trendy Courses in New Zealand

·       Animation

·       Engineering

·       Medicine

·       Business Studies.

·       Engineering Forestry

·       Hospitality

·       IT and Computer Science

·       Agriculture.

New Zealand Education System

New Zealand has six state-funded universities offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in arts, commerce, and science. These universities have their own specialization fields.

Additionally, there are six state-funded colleges of education, offering training to teachers in primary and secondary schools, early childhood education centers, and special education institutions.

Over 25 state-funded polytechnics and institutes provide tertiary studies at all levels, offering courses in various disciplines. Some offer PG programs, focusing on academics and vocational. These institutions engage with industry, employers, and government agencies to provide high-quality programs for the rapidly changing global workforce. Courses offered include arts and design, travel and tourism, and hospitality.

In 1989, private tertiary institutes were allowed to award degrees as an alternative to state-funded education. Private Training Providers (PTEs) offer a range of courses, including aviation flight training, air traffic control, business computing, English language, dance, design, arts, religious studies, travel and tourism, and hospitality training.

Conditions for Admission

·         Undergraduate: A minimum of 10+2 years of education is required, with 65% in Higher Secondary.

·         Postgraduate: Studying for 10+2+3/4/5 years or 10+3+3 years is required, with 65% in bachelors.

Language Requirement

IELTS band score required by universities varies from 6.0 to 6.5. Most New Zealand universities accept IELTS as the test of English language proficiency.

Job Opportunities

For part-time work, 20–40 hours per week and for full-time work, 40 hours per week

Stay back

·         Post-Study Work Visa in New Zealand

·         Duration of visa depends on level of study and duration of study.

·         Degree level 7 or above holders can work for any employer.

·         Non-degree level 7 or below holders can work in a job related to their studies.

·         Qualification must be on the Qualifications Eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa list.

·         Master’s or doctoral-level holders with at least 30 weeks of study can work for 3 years.

 Level 8 or below holders' work visas are the same length as their study.