BySuad Alhalwachi

Education in New Zealand

Kia Ora

Welcome to New Zealand

Welcome to New Zealand

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

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.

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 77.5% of European descent14% NZ Maori5% Pacific Islanders2% Chinese1% Indian0.5% other nationalities

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

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”

New Zealand Provides the Perfect Growing Conditions

Education SystemLevel Age

• Pre School 3 - 5 years• Primary 5 - 10 years• Intermediate 11 - 12 years• Secondary 13 - 17 years• Tertiary 18 + years

Figure 1: The New Zealand Education System

SectorUniversities

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 2,3,4Non-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

0Modal age

# The majority of students complete their schooling within 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 beween 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 which are focussed on short certificate or non-certificate level courses

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Tertiary Institutions in New ZealandApproved 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

Universities in New Zealand

Welcome to New Zealand

AUCKLANDThe University of AucklandAuckland University of TechnologyMassey University, Albany Campus

WELLINGTONMassey University, Wellington campusVictoria University of Wellington

CHRISTCHURCHUniversity of CanterburyLincoln University

DUNEDINUniversity of Otago

PALMERSTON North Massey University

HAMILTONThe University of Waikato

University Programmes

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Undergraduate

• Postgraduate

English Language Requirementsfor Undergraduate Programmes

• IELTS 6.0 or higher

• TOEFL 550 or higher

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

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

Institutes of Technology

• 21 Institutes

• Government established

• Offer a range of programmes

• Situated throughout New Zealand

Institutes of Technology Qualifications

• Degrees

• Diplomas

• Certificates

Features of Institutes of Technology

• Many entry levels

• Work ready graduates

• Small tutor to student ratio (15:1)

• Latest technology

• Strong industry links

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)

Institutes of Technology

• Intakes February and July

• Fees DHs 30,000 – 40,000 pa

English Language Providers

• Universities

• Institutes of Technology

• Private Tertiary Institutions

• Secondary Schools

• Private Language Schools

Living Costs in New Zealand

Accommodation,food, textbooks,toiletries, somedomestic travelDHs 25,000 – 30,000 pa

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

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

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

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

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

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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