The New Zealand Education System

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The New Zealand education system is currently ranked as number 7 in the world. It reflects their unique and diverse society, open to different abilities, religious beliefs, ethnic groups, income levels and ideas about teaching and learning.

The Higher Education System in New Zealand is to an even greater degree based on the British system with a very similar structure. This means that qualifications gained in New Zealand or partial qualifications can often be transferred freely within New Zealand and with institutions in both the UK and Australia. All education institutions must be accredited through The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

General Programs Info

Intakes: - January, April*, July, October*
*Subject to Universities and Courses availability. Contact us for further details.
Application Deadline:
By Nov (Jan Intake),
By Feb (Apr Intake),
By Apr (Jul Intake),
By Aug (Oct Intake)
Entry Requirement: - For O-Levels & High school certificate. At least 16.5 years old
Duration: - 1 Year Full-time
English Requirement: - O-level English minimum of B Grade
Tuition Fees: - Average range from NZ$22,500 – NZ$29,500 /year
Scholarships: - Up to NZ$10,000 one-off
Post study work visa: - Not Applicable.

Intakes: - February, July
Application Deadline:
By Nov (Feb Intake),
By Apr (Jul Intake)
Entry Requirement: - Subject to Universities and Courses, contact us for more details
Duration: - 3 to 4 Years Full-time
English Requirement: - O-level English minimum of B Grade., Subjects to Universities and Course Requirements. Contact us for more details
Tuition Fees: - Average Range from NZ$19,000 – NZ$36,000 /year
Scholarships: - Up to NZ$20,000 one-off
Post study work visa: - Min. 1 year study: 3 years post study work visa

Intakes: - February, July, November*
*Subject to Universities and Courses availability, contact us for details.
Application Deadline:
By Nov (Feb Intake),
By Apr (Jul Intake),
By Aug (Nov Intake)
Entry Requirement: - Subjects to Universities and Courses. Contact us to find out more
Duration: - 1 – 2 Years Full-time
English Requirement: - IELTS overall 6.5 (no individual band lower than 6.0).
Tuition Fees: - Average range from NZ$26,400 – NZ$47,000 /year
Scholarships: - Up to NZ$10,000 one-off
Post study work visa: - Min. 1 year study: 3 Years post study work visa

Intakes: - February, July
Application Deadline:
By Nov (Feb Intake),
By Apr (Jul Intake)
Entry Requirement: - For O-Levels & High school certificate.
Duration: - 6 months to 2 Years Full-time
English Requirement: - IELTS 6.0 (No individual bands less than 5.5)
O-level English minimum of B Grade may or may not be accepted. Get in touch for details
Tuition Fees: - Average Range from NZ$16,000 – NZ$23,000 /year
Scholarships: - N/A
Post study work visa: - Min. 1 year study (within Auckland) = 1 year post study work visa
Min. 1 year study (Outside Auckland) = 2 year post study work visa

* The information above is subject to change without prior notice. Contact us for uptodate details regarding a course or university.

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