• Studying in New Zealand is highly recognized and respected all over the world.
• All the universities and colleges are highly esteemed and provide an extensive range of educational opportunities to all international students who come to New Zealand to study here.
• You must note that the country is stocked with eminent institutions encompassing a countrywide network of English language schools. Plus, all the institutions are regarded all over the world and recognized tertiary education providers.
• The need for an International student to study in New Zealand varies from diploma to the certificate to masters and doctoral degrees.
• To confirm that both the individuals and government are investing in quality training, assessment and education, the government has established nationally recognized procedures of quality assurance.
• New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is responsible authority for registering and approving all courses and national qualifications provided at private training setups and polytechnics.
• New Zealand Vice-Chancellor’s Committee (NZVCC) handles approving all kinds of diplomas, graduates and undergraduates programs offered by country’s universities.

University Education

 Established in 1870 the University Education in New Zealand follows the same tradition to the British University system. Total there are eight universities that are funded by the state government in New Zealand, each of them is internationally acclaimed for their academic and research performance.

Al universities of New Zealand provide a comprehensive range of subjects in Arts, Commerce, and Science.

Bachelor’s Masters and Doctoral degrees are offered by all existing universities of New Zealand.

You also need to know that a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are also available, along with honours programs.

Most courses at New Zealand universities now offer limited admissions.

It is believed that the University of Auckland offers the largest number of selective entry courses.

There is a competitive examination that school leavers need to pass if they want to be awarded the New Zealand Scholarship. Further, they are also accommodated with financial support to school-leavers who are pursuing a university degree but don’t entail any need to stay in New Zealand once their university days are over.

All the universities of New Zealand are committed to maintaining excellent international links as well as meeting international standards of scholarship.

You must note that all the leading universities of New Zealand provide a broad range of subjects for students who are pursuing graduation, masters or doctoral (PhD) in science, humanities, and commerce.

Polytechnics in New Zealand

 All polytechnics are known for offering a broad range of courses that encompass Arts, travel and tourism, hospitality, design, and many more.

All polytechnics enjoy active involvement with employers, industry and government agencies this helps them provide high academic standard programs that are relevant according to the rapidly changing workforce worldwide.

Private Training Providers (PTES)

 All courses provided by private training establishments are recognized and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Higher Education

 Without a doubt the country New Zealand is an excellent option for anyone who is interested to go for highly valued, globally recognized tertiary qualification. The country helps you study short trade courses, high-powered courses, research-based doctoral study and some specialized courses.

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation (NZITO)

To begin with, the country New Zealand is assisted by 39 industries training organizations (ITO) such as dairy manufacturing industry, the meat processing industry (excluding poultry), the seafood industry, the leather manufacturing industry, the meat inspection industry, the baking yeasts manufacturing industry and fellmonger.

New Zealand Schools 

• Here are New Zealand schools provide a secondary level of education.
• The education is free for the natives of the country or permanent residents in the state (government owned and funded) schools between the age of 5 and 19.
• In New Zealand, the education system for schools consists of 13 Year levels.
• It is compulsory for a child between 6 and 16 to join the school.
• In New Zealand, both single-sex and co-educational secondary schooling options are available.
• Primary Education for a child may start at the age of 5 in New Zealand. But it starts at Year 1 and continues until Year 8. 

English Language (ELICOS) in New Zealand 

• This course is not available to local students of New Zealand
• English language courses or ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) is only meant to provide new dimensions to the career of an international student by preparing them for direct entry to Swinburne University of Technology
• The length of ELICOS depends upon the student’s level of English as well as whether if he or she wants to continue with another course available at Swinburne.