DETAILS ABOUT STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
Formal education in New Zealand comprises 8 years primary education and 5 years secondary education. Year 13 in New Zealand is considered equivalent to GCE A-Level, New Zealand has over 400 secondary schools, both state and private (also referred to as high schools, grammar schools and colleges), some secondary schools provide on-site boarding facilities.Higher Education courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments.
There are 8 state-funded universities in New Zealand. University education in New Zealand is similar to the British system. In addition, there are 20 polytechnics and institutes of technology providing education and training in a broad range of industry and occupation-based vocational studies as well as tertiary qualifications.
Universities
All universities offer a broad range of subjects in arts, social science, science and commerce. Most universities specialize in certain fields. The University of Otago provides courses in health science such as pharmacy and physiotherapy; University of Canterbury in forestry, engineering and fine arts; Lincoln University in subjects related to agriculture, horticulture and specialized commerce courses; University of Auckland in architecture, planning, engineering, medicine, optometry and fine arts; Victoria University of Wellington in architecture, public administration and social works; Massey University in agriculture, horticulture, food technology, aviation, business studies and veterinary science; University of Waikato in business studies, law and education; Auckland University of Technology in communication studies and graphic design.
Foundation Studies
Most Bachelor’s degree courses require 3 to 4 years but some may take up to 5 years to complete. In some facilities a Bachelor’s Honours degree is conferred after an additional year of undergraduate study.Most of the universities and polytechnics operate on a semester system, with courses starting in February and July.
Terms’ duration: January – March, April – June,July – September, October – December
Semesters’ duration: March – June, July – November
On the other hand, polytechnic programmes range from introductory studies to full degree programmes. Discipline cover areas such as business, science, art, architecture, health, trades, languages, design and social sciences and within each discipline hundreds of different subjects.
New Zealand universities work closely with the polytechnics so that many of the qualification gained at a polytechnic can be transferred as credits towards university degrees. Many polytechnics also offer their own degrees in specific areas such as architecture, accounting, business, design, technology, commerce and communication or conjoint degrees with New Zealand universities. This means students can do the first and in some cases the second year of a New Zealand university degree in a polytechnic.
1.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Universities
Academic Requirements ForMalaysian Students:
All credit in HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level / South Australian Matriculation / Canadian Grade 13 with one C or better.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (paper based) 550, TOEFL (computer based) 213 or IELTS 6.0.
Students may also enrol at secondary schools in New Zealand for year 12 and 13 (aged 16 – 18) and then further their education at tertiary educational institutions. Alternatively, foundation studies offered by some universities can be used as entry into tertiary education.
1.2 EXPENSES
Tuition Fees at Universities
The following table provides a general guide to the tuition fees for popular courses at universities:
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Subjects |
Undergraduate Courses (NZ$ per year) |
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Agriculture / Horticulture |
$20,000 - $24,000 |
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Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences |
$20,000 - $23,000 |
|
Commerce / Business Administration |
$20,000 - $22,000 |
|
Engineering |
$23,000 - $25,000 |
|
Law |
$23,000 - $26,500 |
|
Science |
$20,000 - $27,000 |
Living Expenses
It is about NZ$22,000 per year including food, clothing, transport, entertainment and accommodation costs.
Halls of Residence/Student Hostels are usually located on the institution campus. The costs range from NZ$160 – NZ$220 per week which includes food. Students may choose to stay in apartments/flats which cost from NZ$100 - NZ$140 per week plus food. Some students may opt for home stay living with a New Zealand family. In this way, one will be treated as a member of the family and be provided with breakfast and dinner, and in the weekends lunch will also be offered. The cost ranges from NZ$150 - NZ$180 per week. Boarding hostels cost approximately NZ$6,500 per year.
1.3 APPLICATION
Admission to tertiary education institutions is generally in February/March, but most of them now operate on a two semester basis so many courses are also available for commencement in July.
Each university has established its own academic entry criteria which vary in the course of study and its availability.Applications must be accompanied by supporting documentation including education records, transcripts, testimonials, and evidence of English Language ability (TOEFL or IELTS).
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| 2.0 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION |
New Zealand had traditionally been a popular country of study for Malaysians. In 2003, nearly 1,500 Malaysian students studied at secondary and tertiary institutions in New Zealand.
The Life and It’s People
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy, offering a safe political environment for international students and visitors. It had a population of only 4 million and is primarily a European culture which has absorbed many of the rich and historic cultural elements from the Maori and Pacific island heritage, and now forms its multi-cultural and rapidly growing immigrant communities.
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington (population approximately 400,000), situated at the southern tip of the North Island.
Climate
Situated in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand’s seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. The climate is temperate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Summer: December – February
Autumn: March – May
Winter: June – August
Spring: September – November
Food
New Zealand has a wide range of indigenous and imported food. It is a major producer of grass-fed lamb, venison and beef, and dairy products are abundant and inexpensive. Almost all types of fruit are available in the shops. New Zealanders generally have a balanced diet of vegetables with either meat or fish as their main meal. Dinner is usually considered to be the main meal.
New Zealand cities and towns have excellent public water supplies; in all cases tap water is fresh and safe to drink.
Transport
New Zealand has two main international airports: Auckland and Christchurch. Distances between major places of interest in New Zealand are short and there is a good transport network. This makes independent travel in the country easy.
Just about every town and city in New Zealand is linked to a network of coach and rail services operated by InterCity, Mount Cook, Newmans, or Transrail. Modern ferries operating between Wellington and Picton link the North and South Islands, carrying passengers and vehicles using a drive-on/drive-off service.
Sporting and Recreational Facilities
New Zealanders love sports and recreation and facilities are inexpensive and readily available. There are many outdoors sports to choose from such as skiing, golfing, water sports, surfing, field sports (soccer, rugby and cricket) and specialized recreations such as hang gliding, scuba diving and mountaineering. Ready access to gymnasiums and enclosed health training venues provide opportunity for indoor sports.
New Zealand has many beautiful beaches, rivers, and National Parks, creating a truly diverse environment for international students.
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1. Free counseling
Prospectus, videos and complete information for every program from all universities are provided to make comparison. Advices are given from living expenses, visa application, important documents and etc based on student’s qualification and budget.
2. Personal assessment
Procedures are explained from data collection to visa application. We help student to decide the right choices before an admission application is lodged.
3. Admission application
Upon complete data collection will lead to application to related universities. Student will be informed if additional information is required. We keep student up to date on the application status until offer letter received. This process will take normally 1-2 weeks for UG and a month for PG.
4. Deposit of tuition fees
Deposit or payment of tuition fee is made upon accepting an offer letter. Amount required depends on the conditions in offer letter. Payment is made normally by telegraphic transfer or bank draft. Receipt of payment will be sent over to university and a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is requested
5. Application of accommodation
Upon successful of receiving CoE, student will have to decide his/her accommodation in university and we help you apply for it. Meantime, making a medical examination which is compulsory for visa application can be done at some medical institutions we appointed.
6. Application for Visa
Forms are provided. All we need your documents, valid passport and your complete forms. Leave the rest to us! This process will take some times from a few weeks to a month.
7. Transport arrangement
Once Student Pass is approved and received, we make sure your arrival before your school starts!
8. Pre-departure briefing
A simple briefing regarding important information, what’s hot and not regarding studying and a short meeting with officers from related universities is vital for your final preparations. Knowing some friends who travel and study along with you made your journey more interesting.
9. Arrival to University
