Why New Zealand is an ideal location for international students?

As romanticised New Zealand’s landscapes is, so are the people and the quality of education. Did you know that New Zealand is the first country to implement Pastoral Care of Conduct on education providers. Let me give you a brief overview before we move on to the whys.

Your wellbeing is very important

The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice supports the wellbeing and safety of international students specifically. This code makes sures that international students feel safe and supported by their education providers. An education provider must be approved signatory to the code before enrolling international students. This means that education providers have to meet the standards that is described within the code to be able to enrol international students. I would suggest you should read more here to know your rights as an international student.

Copy and paste link here: https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/the-code/#e4780_heading1

Has always been very positive about welcoming students

New Zealand is the only country which has consistently supported international students throughout the tough economic times. It has kept it borders opened and never for once closed its doors on them. You may have read so many stories coming out from USA, UK, Australia asking students go to back home. This has never been the message. Infact New Zealand estimates to grow the enrollment as part of the Government announces International Education Going for Growth Plan. They have also decided to increase the part time student hours to 25 from 20 hours.

Health Insurance is a must, cannot compromise on your health

It is an absolute requirement from Immigration New Zealand to have an insurance to start your life here as a student. You can make the entire payment upfront or pay semester by semester. You also get access to the universtiy clinics and free access to healthlines on counselling and sexual health clinics. With your Student ID card you can get discounted public travel services and lots of places that offer you discount on food, retail, fashion and stationary. This is the same across all students whether you are international or domestic.

Job Opportunities

Students can work part time hours during the study time, and full-time during college breaks. Graduates may be eligible for a visa to stay and work in New Zealand after completing their studies. Keep an eye on Skill Shortage List. The pathways to work to residence programs are pretty straight forward and all the requirements are listed on the INZs website.

Offering the lush landscape, english-speaking environment and carefully balanced support services which offers a safe and multi cultural environment. These reasons should be enough to consider your option of coming to NZ.

Talk to you about your next steps of moving to study in New Zealand soon!