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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
•
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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