New Zealand has a temperate climate and is known for its natural beauty including mountains, beaches, and forests. The education system includes pre-school through tertiary education. There are 8 universities and 21 institutes of technology that offer degrees, diplomas and certificates. International students can work limited hours during their studies. Overall, New Zealand offers a high quality education in a safe country with a warm welcome.

1. By
Suad Alhalwachi
Education in New Zealand

2. Kia Ora
Welcome to New
Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Kiwis
New Zealanders are often called ‘Kiwis’ after the
name of their national bird the Kiwi.

6. 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

7. Kiwis - The people
Population 4 million
77.5% of European
descent
14% NZ Maori
5% Pacific Islanders
2% Chinese
1% Indian
0.5% other
nationalities

8. 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

9. Safety and Security
• New Zealand is safe, secure and
stable
• Clean and unpolluted environment
• Wellington is the 19th best city in
the world
• New Zealand is amongst the top
OECD countries with low
corruption rate along with Finland
and Iceland
• Voted the Best Destination in the
World by “Lonely Planet 2004,
2005, 2006”

10. New Zealand Provides the Perfect Growing Conditions

11. Education System
Level Age
• Pre School 3 - 5 years
• Primary 5 - 10 years
• Intermediate 11 - 12 years
• Secondary 13 - 17 years
• Tertiary 18 + years

12. Figure 1: The New Zealand Education System
Sector
Universities
Year of study Institutes of technology Colleges of Education Wänanga Private training **
7 to 8 Doctorate~ & polytechnics establishments (including 10
6 English language schools)
5 Masters Masters Masters Masters Masters 9
Tertiary 4 Honours, Postgrad Dip & Cert Honours, Postgrad Dip & Cert Honours, Postgrad Dip Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma 8
3 Degree^, Grad Dip & Cert Degree^, Grad Dip & Cert Degree^, Grad Dip & Cert Degree^ Degree^, Grad Dip & Cert 7
2 Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma 5,6
up to I Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate 2,3,4
Non-certificate courses
Year of schooling
Year 13# Year 7-13 schools Year 9-13 secondary schools Wharekura Composite/ Special Correspondence 17 3,4
Year 12 schools area schools School 16 2
Year 11 schools 15 1
Year 10 Restricted 14
Primary Year 9 composites 13
and Year 8 (middle Intermediate Full primary Kura 12
Secondary Year 7 schools) schools schools kaupapa 11
Schools Year 6 Contributing primary schools Maori 10
Year 5 schools 9
Year 4 8
Year 3 7
Year 2 6
Year 1 5
Playcentres Kindergartens Education and Homebased Te köhanga Nga puna Pacific Playgroups 4
Early care centres services reo kohunga- Islands 3
Childhood hunga language 2
Education groups 1
0
Modal age
# The majority of students complete their schooling w ithin 13 years, but a small number continue to study in the school system for another 1 or 2 years.
^ A small number of degrees are in excess of 3 years.
* Certificates can be registered at any level, and diplomas can be registered at any level bew een 5 and 10.
~ One of the institutes of technology also offers a doctorate
** PTEs include a large range of institution types and sizes, many of w hich are focussed on short certificate or non-certificate level courses
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13. Tertiary Institutions in New Zealand
Approved by NZQA
• 8 Universities
• 21 Institutes of
technology and
Polytechnics
• 4 Colleges of education
• 3 Wänanga (Mäori
tertiary education
institutions)
• 46 Industry training
organisations.
• 840 Private training
establishments

14. 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

15. University Programmes
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate

16. English Language Requirements
for Undergraduate Programmes
• IELTS 6.0 or higher
• TOEFL 550 or higher

17. University Tuition Fees
• Undergraduate
Arts DHs 38,000 – 44,000 p.a.
Commerce DHs 39,000 – 45,000 p.a.
Science DHs 40,000 – 48,000 p.a.
PHD Dhs 12000 only
NZ$1 = DHs 2.7 (October 2009)
Intakes February and July

18. Features of Universities
• Entry level is 13 years of schooling (American
high school 75% or above plus sat one and two may qualify
the student to skip the foundation year, CBSC 75% also
qualifies the student to enter directly into the programme)
• Research Based
• Lecturers involved in research and teaching
• Latest technology is used
• Many visiting lecturers and professors

19. Institutes of Technology
• 21 Institutes
• Government established
• Offer a range of programmes
• Situated throughout New Zealand

20. Institutes of Technology Qualifications
• Degrees
• Diplomas
• Certificates

21. Features of Institutes of
Technology
• Many entry levels
• Work ready graduates
• Small tutor to student ratio (15:1)
• Latest technology
• Strong industry links

22. Academic Entry Requirements for Institutes
of Technology
• Degree Courses ( Foundation programme
or a diploma programme)
• Diploma Courses (New Zealand Sixth Form
or Equivalent- American high school 62% or
above)

23. Institutes of Technology
• Intakes February and July
• Fees DHs 30,000 – 40,000 pa

24. English Language Providers
• Universities
• Institutes of Technology
• Private Tertiary Institutions
• Secondary Schools
• Private Language Schools

25. Living Costs in New Zealand
Accommodation,
food, textbooks,
toiletries, some
domestic travel
DHs 25,000 – 30,000 pa

26. Types of Accommodation
• Halls of
residence/hostels
– DH 400 - 450 per
week
• Flats/apartments
– DH 280 - 350 per
week
– food costs DH
160 - 180 per week
• Home stay
– DH 410 - 460 per
week

27. 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

28. Support for International Students
• Additional academic support
• Counselling services:
 Courses, careers, financial, personal
• English language assistance
• Orientation and on-going support

29. Why is New Zealand the New World Class?
• International recognition
• Research based teaching
• High standards, quality
programmes
• Interdisciplinary teaching
• Excellent computing and
library services
• Transferable Credits

30. 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

31. You may apply for authorisation to work under the
following circumstances:
• to fulfil course requirements (two years and longer)
• up to 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

32. Student Visas
• Proof of funds
• Accommodation
• Fee Payment
• Academic Records
• Genuine offer of Placement
in a Course
• Police clearance report
• Clear Medical report
• Air Ticket

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