Study in New Zealand
Where to Study
We have broad range of locations on offer for you to study in New Zealand. Whether you prefer Tauranga, Queenstown, Whitianga, Rotorua or Browns Bay – each is their own slice of paradise that can offer a unique experience for everyone.
Study (and work) in New Zealand
High School Students
New Zealand is like a microcosm of all the world’s attractions. You can trek on the slopes of active volcanoes, or in remote rugged patches of virgin rainforest, through thermal areas of geysers and boiling mud, or kauri forests with some of the largest and oldest trees on Earth.
You can swim with dolphins, watch whales, see glaciers descending into rainforests, fish for trout in cold, pristine streams and see fur seals and penguins swimming around your boat as you cruise on remote fiords.
The adventurous can go white-water rafting, cave rafting, rock and mountain climbing, tandem skydiving, bungy jumping, skiing down long glaciers and much more.
Plus there are many chances to experience the fascinating Māori culture and the warmth of New Zealand’s friendly people.
For our cultural exchange options, we have predominately chosen areas in terms of natural beauty and the possibility of being part of it, not just as a tourist but as somebody who gets a glimpse of living in paradise! All our partner schools in Tauranga, Queenstown, Whitianga, Rotorua and Browns Bay are Category 1 schools, the highest category issued by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Mount Maunganui (Tauranga)
Is for all beach lovers, surfers, water enthusiasts, runners, outdoor enthusiasts, kite surfers, and the like.
Queenstown
Is for adrenalin junkies who like bungie jumping, skydiving, abseiling, trekking in rugged mountain areas, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and many more activities.
Coromandel
Is for people who love nature, flora and fauna, walking, surfing, horse-riding and being part of a small community.
Browns Bay (Auckland)
Is for those who want to have the small-town feeling, but can decide at anytime to hop on the bus and enter into the city day and night life.
Rotorua
Is for you if you want to experience Māori Culture at its best surrounded by a bubbling Mother Earth.
WEllington
Is for those who love the arts and culture vibe. The capital of New Zealand is a compact city encompassing a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches and exquisite coffee.
English Schools
English schools have three vital elements: academic excellence combined with a ‘Kiwi’ cultural experience, fun and friendship. All partner schools received the highest rating from the New Zealand Quality Authority (NZQA) and provide Cambridge Certificates, IELTS preparation and TOEIC preparation courses as well as General English Courses or Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas.
English students in New Zealand will be able to study full-time (20 hours) and work part-time (20 hours) which opens a whole lot of opportunities for young people looking to improve their English and make their stay in Tauranga, Auckland, Queenstown, or Rotorua an affordable one.
If you just want to study English you can pick any number of study hours/week (15, 20, 25 or even 30).
Polytechnics and Universities
Studying in New Zealand for a Graduate Diploma at Level 7, a Bachelors Degree, or any Postgraduate Diploma will make you eligible for an open Post-Study Work Visa, once your studies are completed. During your studies you also have the right to work part time for up to 20 hours (or even fulltime, if you are studying for a doctorate). If you want to know more about this, please complete our educational consultancy form and book a consultancy session with us. The options are endless!
Course options (15, 20, or 25 hours/week)
- Cambridge Certificates
- IELTS
- Business English
- General English
- TESOL/TECSOL (Learn to become a TESOL Teacher)
- Diploma of Business / Hospitality / IT / Health (level 5, 6 and 7)
Coming to New Zealand to study and work needs a bit of preparation and consultation to make sure you apply for the right visa. Here you can find an overview of the visa system in New Zealand.
If you just want to come to New Zealand and experience a cultural exchange, you can study English for 3 months on a visitor visa without having to apply for a study visa. Please enquire via our contact form to discover the many options available. We will tailor a course that is absolutely right for you! We can also help you find a Tertiary level course in Tauranga, or anywhere else in New Zealand.
Our Tertiary Education Partners
Toi-Ohomai
One of the largest tertiary providers in the Bay of Plenty. Five main campuses spread throughout the beautiful Bay of Plenty and South Waikato in Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Tokoroa and Whakatāne.
UP EDUCATION
With a number of NZ University partnerships, UP Education offers courses with proven employment outcomes in Tourism, Hospitality, Trades, Health, Early Childhood Education, Business, Hair and Beauty and more.
Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic offers high level courses up to Level 9 and has campuses in Auckland, Dunedin, Central Otago, as well as off-campus courses.
WITT
From degrees and diplomas to apprenticeships and short courses, WITT delivers industry-relevant training to people at all stages of the learning journey. Located in the beautiful Taranaki region.
YOOBEE COLLEGES
New Zealand’s largest specialised creative and technology institution with specific courses in the School of Technology, Design, Film and Animation.
Our Language School Partners
Mount Maunganui Language Centre
A friendly, professional school with a great nationality mix located in the centre of a beach resort.
ABC COLLEGE OF ENGLISH
Located in Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier holiday and ski resort, ABC College of English offers a beautiful and exciting environment to study English.
icl education group
Located in the heart of Auckland, ICL provides high-quality English courses and also offers a range of Graduate Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas and Masters Programmes.
Bay Learning Academy
Bay Learning Academy gives you a wonderful experience and education in a fun, family atmosphere, where you are welcomed with open arms.
We also have agreements with a number of New Zealand High Schools so that you can have your New Zealand adventure – be it for 1 month, three months or for a whole school year!
We have elected specific High Schools to allow for an authentic and memorable cultural exchange. Located in smaller cities, people know each other and you can find friends amongst Kiwis – rather than spending all your time with fellow International students.
Choose between High Schools in Napier, Mount Maunganui and Taupō and start your love affair with New Zealand.
William Colenso College Napier
The wild East Coast for nature and adventure lovers in a region full of sunshine.
Co-educational
Tuition: NZD 11.500/yr (exl Homestay/Admin)
Mount Maunganui College
Renowned for Drama, Music and Sports, situated on one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches.
Co-educational
Tuition: NZD 13.250/yr (exl Homestay/Admin)
Tauhara College Taupo
Cultural integration at its best! In Taupo, a cultural and thermal wonderland!
Co-educational
Tuition: NZD 12.500/yr (exl Homestay/Admin)
John Paul College
Located in the beautiful tourist city of Rotorua, JPC is the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand.
Co-educational
Tuition: NZD 14.000/yr (exl Homestay/Admin)
Te Puke High School
A truly multicultural community close to the thriving sea-side city of Tauranga and it’s white sandy beaches.
Co-educational
Tuition: NZD 14.500/yr (exl Homestay/Admin)
How to enrol?
You complete the respective
· application for tuition for international Students and
· have the student and parents sign a contract. Both can be requested from us.
We also need:
· the student’s most recent school report
· a letter of recommendation from your last school
· a self-introduction in English
· a recent passport photo of the student
You will then receive from us
· an offer of place
· a tuition agreement (which must be signed and returned to the college)
· an invoice for tuition and accommodation fee
Once payment has been made
· we will issue a receipt and
· apply for the student’s visa.
Get in touch with us via email! We can give you all the information on school, subjects, visa requirements and the place itself!
We also have agreements with a number of New Zealand Primary Schools for your children to enter the Kiwi education system from a young age.
Currently our Primary School Partners are located in the sunny Bay of Plenty, offering top quality education and learning environments.
Tauranga Primary School
International students are placed in mainstream classes across Years 1 to 6, as appropriate to their current learning level, and will learn alongside New Zealand students of similar age. We provide English as a Second Language (ESOL) teaching in small groups.
Co-educational
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Provides an authentic, hands on, fun, inquiry based curriculum for years 0-6 students and is committed to providing the very best education for every student.
Co-educational
What Are You Waiting For?
There are so many amazing adventures and opportunities waiting for you, the people, lifestyle, education and countryside of New Zealand are ready to greet you with a hearty Haere Mai (welcome).
Get the ball rolling and contact us for information today!!!