New Zealand

Spain citizenship

Visa

eVisa (electronic visa)

Language

English, Maori

Car traffic

Left-hand

Phone code

+64

Currency

New Zealand dollar

Covid

There are no COVID restrictions

Health

Declaration of Health

Insurance policy

Insurance policy recommended

Minimum passport validity

at least 3 months

Education

Student visa

School education

A peculiar feature is that a child can start studying at school immediately after reaching the age of 5, without having to wait for the beginning of the next semester. At the same time, compulsory school education begins at the age of 6. New Zealand schools teach children 12-13 years old, depending on further plans for vocational training. For children of citizens, residents and holders of work visas in New Zealand, education in public schools is free, and for international students, schools cost from NZ$12,000 per year.

Higher and professional education

There are several types of universities in New Zealand that offer vocational education to their students. Higher education is partially subsidized by the state, so that New Zealand residents and citizens pay only about NZ$7,000 a year, while international students are more expensive. Educational institutions accept for studies, regardless of the student's age. However, the older the student, the more carefully it is necessary to approach the preparation of visa documents.

Universities

Tuition for foreigners with an average cost of NZ$ 25,000-35,000 per year.

State institutions

For international students, it costs NZ$ 15,000-25,000 per year.

Private institutions

This is also a practical education, as a rule, more accessible than in public universities, if we do not take into account highly specialized universities (college of design with a world name). The cost of education for a foreign student at private universities (colleges) in New Zealand costs an average of NZ$ 11,000-15,000 per year.

How to study in New Zealand

For admission, it is necessary to receive an invitation from the chosen higher education institution, and then correctly issue all the necessary documents for obtaining a student visa.

Student visa (study up to 3 months)

List of documents for application submission:

The original of a valid foreign passport or travel document of the applicant. The validity period of the passport must be at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from New Zealand;

Fully completed Visitor Visa INZ Form 1017 with applicant's signature and date of completion;

Two colored photos;

Availability of funds: a certificate from the place of work and/or an employment agreement and a recent bank statement on the state of the bank account; or a detailed statement from the bank about the balance of the bank account for the credit card; or sponsorship form INZ1025 completed and signed by your sponsor in New Zealand;

Visa fee;

Reservation of round-trip air tickets or guarantee of repatriation in accordance with the sponsorship form. A purchased ticket is not a guarantee of visa issuance. It is not recommended to buy tickets before receiving visa approval;

Medical form: Forms must be issued no earlier than 3 months before the submission of visa documents, as well as filled, signed and stamped according to the approved form (INZ);

Invitation from the educational institution. The invitation must meet the NZQA requirements for studying international students, include the name of the course and the minimum time required to complete it;

An invoice for the amount of tuition and living expenses;

Accommodation guarantee;

Additional information – information showing previous experience of learning English to demonstrate the level of interest in learning English and compliance with the requirements of a New Zealand course of study taught in English (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL certificates).

Student visa (studying for more than 3 months)

List of documents for application submission:

The original of a valid foreign passport or travel document of the applicant. The validity period of the passport must be at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from New Zealand;

Fully completed Visitor Visa INZ Form 1017 with applicant's signature and date of completion;

Two colored photos;

Visa fee;

Medical form: Forms must be issued no earlier than 3 months before the submission of visa documents, as well as filled, signed and stamped according to the approved form (INZ);

If you plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months — each applicant must submit completed forms INZ1007 and INZ1096;

Every applicant who has reached the age of 17 and who plans to stay in New Zealand for more than 24 months must provide a certificate of no criminal record in the country of residence, as well as in any other country in which they have lived for 5 years from he is 17 years old. Certificates must be issued no earlier than 6 months before the submission of visa documents;

An invoice for the amount of tuition and living expenses;

Accommodation guarantee;

Additions to a student visa:

The following categories of students may be granted extensions to their student visas, which will allow them to work no more than 20 hours per week, as well as during the winter holidays:

1.Students who complete a full course of study at a private or higher educational institution for a minimum of 2 academic years or a full course of study at a New Zealand, which ends with obtaining a New Zealand qualification for which points are awarded within the Skilled Migrant Category;

The Skilled Migrant Category is a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications and the offer of skilled employment. You must also be under the age of 55 and meet English language, health and behavior requirements. Must have 160 or more points.

More information about the points system can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/points-indicator-smc

2.12- and 13-year-old students who complete a full course of study with the permission of the school and parents;

3.To students who complete a full course of study at a private or higher education institution for a minimum of 6 months, provided that the primary goal is the development of language skills, and provided that the student has an IELTS certificate with an overall score of at least 5 points at the time of application visa documents.

After completing the course of study, students of polytechnic institutes or universities who have successfully completed the course of study in New Zealand can apply for a work permit for a period of up to 2 years, which will allow them to gain practical experience within the framework of the obtained qualification, if:

The course of study in New Zealand lasted 3 years;
The training course ended with the acquisition of a qualification for which points are awarded within the framework of the Skilled Migrant Category;
There is a job offer corresponding to the obtained qualifications.

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