Education System
For an international student wanting to pursue education in New Zealand, means that they must meet first meet basic visa requirements, possess good health and character and must have the ability to speak English. There are a minimum of 100,000 foreign students in the New Zealand universities, representing more than 150 countries from all over the world. Unlike popular belief, the Government's attitude towards students is very positive and welcoming. New Zealand's education program has a mix of both work and fun, making it suitable for all kinds of studying to socialize and study. This country is a great place to study as it offers a fantastic landscape since it close to the sea, an internationally recognized choice of courses, excellence in sport, a great lifestyle and good standard of living and availability of part time jobs and full time during holidays.
- New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA): It is responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at universities, polytechnics or institutes of technology and private training establishments.
- New Zealand Vice Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC): This committee is responsible for all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by the New Zealand institutions.
