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New Zealand Study Centre |
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About New Zealand |
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Life in New Zealand
New Zealand is a beautiful and sparsely populated multicultural nation with a population of approximately 3.5 million people
The dramatic and varied landscapes draw visitors from all over the world. There are high snow-clad mountains, fiords, large forests, lakes, lush plains, surf beaches and quiet coastal inlets. In New Zealand the tourist and recreational areas are often only one or two hours’ drive from major cities and can be accessed without great expense.
New Zealand is becoming the first choice for an increasing number of international student seeking quality education and to explore new ideas in pioneering programmes that will put them at the front in the job market of the future.
Study in New Zealand – Education
Combining the benefits of a deeloped country with the charm of a quiet and peaceful countryside, New Zealand offers some distinct advantages over other countries as a destination for education.
1. Qualifications Globally Recognized: Students who have studied are earning a reputation of being called innovative thinkers and are being addressed as “The New World Class”. It has a progressive education system with state of art facilities. Qualification is internationally recognized. 2. Reasonable Qualification: The Best thing about studying in New Zealand is that the expenses involved are comparatively less than the other major destinations viz. USA, UK, Canada or Australia. In fact it is almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. 3. Job Search Opportunity. Students are given a visa to search for a job after completion of their course and also have a good opportunity to migrate. 4. Focus on Academic and Welfare: Most of the universities have been taking international students for the last 50-60 years and hence have gained a multicultural/National perspective offering a balanced curriculum which finds relevance in work places around the world. The same perspective enables it to offer excellent welfare services to student from around the world. The polytechnics in New Zealand are known for the programs which are “Read to Enter the Job Markets.” 5. Clean, Green and Safe Country: New Zealand offers a safe learning environment. It is the first country in the world to declare itself as a nuclear free zone. The environment is green, clean and uncrowned with small populations and wide open spaces. 6. Code of Practice: A code of practice that ensure protection on International student’s welfare by all education providers came into force in 2002. Only signatories to the code will be allowed to enroll international students. Ensuring that New Zealand education providers act fairly and reasonably when recruiting students, the Code gives prospective students that they can trust the institution in which they choose to enroll.
Living Expenses The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 10,000 - 12,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. New Zealand has the lowest cost of living among most developed countries.
Benefits : *100%Visa Success Rate * 100% Guaranteed Admission *Earn Permanent Residency after completion of course * Education fee 40% less than Australia * Highest success rate for Student Visas * Clean, Green and Safe Country * English speaking – British based, world class educational system Other privileges* Professional Courses available for Graduates/Post Graduates* Bachelor/Diploma Courses available after 10+2* Full time work permit for spouse* (Post Graduate Course)* Free Primary & Secondary education for your children *(Post Graduate Course)* 1 year graduate job-search visa* 2 years work permit with job offer* 20 hrs Part Time work during study
Accommodation: New Zealand offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit different needs and budgets. Following are the options for the students for their accommodations
1] Homestay: For student who would like to experience living with a local family homestay is a great way to improve your English and find out more about New Zealand. The cost is round NZ$210 Per week, plus a onetime placement fee of around NZ$225.Student have their own bedroom, and are provided with breakfast and dinner during the week and with breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends. 2] Private Board: Here you have your own room in the home of a local family. Board is paid to cover rent, expenses (phone and electricity) and sometimes food. You could expect to pay around NZ$190-$210 per week as a boarder 3] Hostels: For students who want more independence than a homestay, but are not willing to take on the responsibility of a flat, a hostel is a good option. You can either have a room of your own or share a room, and you will usually have access to cooking, cleaning and laundry facilities 4] Flat or Apartment: Going flatting means you rent a house or apartment either on your own or with others. Flatting gives you more freedom, but requires a lot of maturity.
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