Students are advised to enroll in courses approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for which the issuing of student visas have been approved. These courses meet international standards and are recognized world-wide.
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Foundation Studies New Zealand
Students who wish to go to University but do not want to go to secondary school because they may have already completed schooling in their home country and/or may consider themselves too old can qualify for University by taking a Foundation Studies course at one of the Universities who offer these courses.
Foundation Studies is a one year course and start dates may be in March, April, July and September depending on the University. The courses are scheduled to finish shortly before the beginning of the next University semester so successful students can proceed directly into their Bachelor degree studies. Students need to satisfy English and academic requirements to gain entry to Foundation Studies. - English Requirement - IELTS (General) 5.0-5.5 or TOEFL of 490-530+
- Academic Requirement - depending on country
In Foundation Studies students will study compulsory and optional subjects and must achieve an acceptable grade average and IELTS (Academic) result to proceed to undergraduate studies. A pass in Foundation Studies can qualify a student for entry into any University in New Zealand.
Undergraduate and Degree Studies New Zealand
All tertiary institutions have a wide range of undergraduate study programs. These can range from one year Certificate programs, to two year Diplomas and 3 or 4 year degrees. Most degrees are 3 years.
You can select your undergraduate study course either by course, institution or location. Students must submit documents to confirm their previous study record to ensure they meet the academic entry requirements. If these documents are accepted most institutions will issue an Offer of Place confirming acceptance into the course conditional on satisfying the English requirement.
Because most tertiary institutions also have English language institutes it is normal practice for the institution to issue two Offers of Place, or one combined Offer of Place, which includes an English program with the undergraduate course offer. The normal English requirement is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or 6.5 averages depending on the course. Institutions sometimes also require a minimum mark of 6.0 in the Writing module.
A good option is for students to initially apply for a 6 month English program and once they are studying in New Zealand they will be better able to review their future study options. They will also have a better idea about how long it will take for them to achieve the English entry level and can plan their future study accordingly. Tertiary institution course semester entry dates are around mid-February and mid-July each year.
Postgraduate Studies New Zealand
Entry to post-graduate studies requires verified confirmation of an acceptable previous study record and an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or better depending on the course.
Students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in their home country must submit this documentation for review by the institution they are applying to enter. The institution will review the degree course transcript, the reputation of the issuing institution, when the degree was completed and the relevance of the degree to the course applied for when deciding the enrolment application.
If the previous study is in an area not relevant to the course applied for it is likely the institution will first offer a place in a Graduate Diploma program. This is an undergraduate qualification and students who complete this qualification (may take 1-2 years) with acceptable grades will be allowed entry into Master degree programs. Master degrees normally take 2 years. Alternatively students may be offered entry into a one year postgraduate diploma program initially and if they complete this course successfully they can continue for one further year of study to obtain the Masters degree. Some students may receive an offer of direct entry into a Masters degree if their meets all prerequisite requirements.
MBA Degrees New Zealand MBA degrees are normally from 14 to 16 months full-time. They are very intensive and highly focused programs with differing entry dates between the four Universities who offer these programs.
The Universities look at a range of criteria when assessing MBA applicants including academic qualifications, work history, personal interests and English levels. MBA applicants normally must have an English level of IELTS (Academic) 6.5.
English Language School New Zealand All students can enter an English Language School or Institute to study General English for as long as they wish. Longer term English programs with an academic focus, sometimes called Academic English or Certificates of Attainment in English, are for 12 weeks and have 4 or 5 entry dates each year.
Popular English courses: Intensive General English, TOEIC, Cambridge FCE CAE exam preparation classes.
Many English Language Schools have short term holiday and activity programs mainly for younger students. General English programs can be for part-time or full-time (23+ hours per week) study but Academic English programs are normally only for full-time study. Student visas cannot be issued for part-time study. Students intending to proceed to secondary school can undertake a General English course or secondary school preparation course for up to 3 months at an English Language School before proceeding to secondary school depending on their English and academic level. Some secondary schools require students to pass an English test before they can be enrolled and these students should attend an English Language School to prepare them for this test.
Many secondary schools will accept international students directly and have English language programs within the school to assist students. Students intending to further their study at tertiary institutions can study English leading to the IELTS Test at an English Language School or at a Tertiary English Language Institute.
Secondary School New Zealand Secondary schools will assess each student's English and academic levels on arrival in New Zealand and place the student in the Year level most appropriate to their abilities. Most secondary schools are government established but there are some private or integrated schools. All secondary schools offer national qualifications that are recognized by all New Zealand tertiary organizations.
The school year begins early February and finishes early December. Students can begin at secondary school in Years 9-12 at anytime of the year however if you are planning to arrive from September it is better for you to attend English school until the end of January when the new secondary school year begins. Secondary school students must complete Year 13 and pass the University Entrance Bursary examination to qualify for Entry to University.
Private Training Providers (PTEs) Private training establishments are registered and their courses approved by NZQA. Institutions and schools in this sector provide a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, English, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry.
In 1989, amendments to the Education Act in New Zealand enabled the private tertiary sector to award degrees through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The key to the legitimacy of the private degree providers is their relationship with the NZQA which has responsibility for course accreditation. The mission of the private degree providers is to provide quality service to their students and impart a range of skills that add value to the work environment.
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