Education and life in New Zealand

Education Zone

The Land

• Two main islands separated by Cook Strait

• Similar size to United Kingdom/Japan

• Snow-capped mountains

• Golden beaches

• Wide open spaces & natural bush

Kia Ora:Welcome to New Zealand

New Zealand & The World

• Situated in the Southern

Hemisphere the

South Pacific

• East of Australia

• 3 hours from Sydney

• 18 hours from Dubai (via

Singapore, Hong Kong,

KL or Bangkok)

Kiwis

New Zealanders are often called ‘Kiwis’ after

the name of their national bird the Kiwi and

the kiwi fruit

Kiwis - the people

Multicultural society

Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle

Enjoy meeting other people

Value independence and

equality

English speaking

Well known for their warm

and friendly welcome

Kiwis - the people

Population 4 million +

78% of European

descent

15% NZ Maori

5% Pacific Islanders

2% Chinese, Indians,

Arabs, etc..

Climate • Temperate climate year

round

• Seasons are: – Summer (January March)

20°-25ºC

– Winter (July September) 8°-12°C

• January and February are the warmest months

• July is the coldest month

New Zealand Provides the Perfect Growing Conditions

Student Visas • Proof of funds

• Accommodation

• Fee Payment

• Academic Records

• Genuine offer of

Placement in a Course

• Air Ticket

Safety and Security

• New Zealand is safe, secure and

stable

• Clean and unpolluted

environment

• Voted the Best Destination in

the World by “Lonely Planet

2003, 2004, and till now”

• Some of its cities are voted best

city t live in

• Top in anti corruption list

You may apply for authority to work under the

following circumstances:

Have fulfilled the course requirements

A maximum of 20 hrs a week for tertiary students

undertaking a long term course of study

During the summer and New Year holiday period

On completing your course of study

As a postgraduate student

Studying and Working in New Zealand

Education System in New Zealand

Level Age

Pre School 3 - 5 years

Primary 5 - 10years

Intermediate 11-12years

Secondary 13-17years

Tertiary 18 + years

Universities in New Zealand

Welcome to New Zealand

AUCKLAND

The University of Auckland

Auckland University of Technology

Massey University, Albany Campus

WELLINGTON

Massey University, Wellington

campus

Victoria University of Wellington

CHRISTCHURCH

University of Canterbury

Lincoln University

DUNEDIN

University of Otago

PALMERSTON North

Massey University

HAMILTON

The University of Waikato

Why is New Zealand the New World Class?

• International recognition

• top ranked universities

• Research based teaching

• High standard and quality

programmes

• Interdisciplinary teaching

• Excellent computing and

library services

• Transferable Credits

University Programmes

• Undergraduate

(Bachelors and

Diplomas)

• Postgraduate

(Masters and

PHDs

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.5 or higher

• TOEFL 95 or higher

University Tuition Fees

Undergraduate fees

NZ$ 22,000 – 27,000 p.a.

Postgraduate fees

NZ$ 25,000 – 30,000 p.a.

NZ$1 = AED 2.90 (June 2012)

Note: course fees vary between various universities

Polytechnics and

Institutes of Technology

• 21 polytechnics

• Government established institutions

• Offer a range of programmes

• Situated throughout New Zealand

Qualifications

• Degrees (Bachelors, Masters and PHD)

• Diplomas

• Certificates

Features of Polytechnic Study

• Many entry levels

• Work ready graduates

• Small tutor student ratio

• Latest technology

• Strong industry links

Polytechnic Entry Requirements (Academic)

• Degree Courses: Foundation programme,

IB or A levels

• Diploma Courses:

New Zealand Sixth Form, high school or

Equivalent

Polytechnics: fees and

intakes

• Intakes February and July

• Fees NZ$ 16000 - 25000

English Language Providers

• Universities

• Polytechnics

• Private Tertiary

• Secondary Schools

• Private Language Schools

Living Costs in New Zealand

• Accommodation, food, textbooks, toiletries, some domestic travel

NZ$ 12,000 - 15,000 p.a.

Types of Accommodation

• Halls of residence/hostels

– NZ$ 240 - 300 per

week

• Flats/apartments

– NZ$ 200 - 250 per

week

– food costs DHM 84 - 152 per week

• Home stay

– DH 200 - 360 per

week

Homestays

Provide the chance to live with New

Zealanders in a family environment

• Provides the chance to live with New Zealanders in a family environment

Support for International Students

• Additional academic support

• Counselling services:

- Courses, careers, financial, personal

• English language assistance

• Orientation and on-going support

Advantages of studying in NZ

• British Based Education System

• Recreational Paradise

• Warm & Welcoming Environment

• New Zealand Provides the Perfect Growing Conditions

• Association with Fresh Thinkers

• High Quality Living Conditions