New Zealand Education

The New Zealand education system is highly regarded, internationally recognized and has high academic standards. The AA Education Portal is a gateway to more than 400 articles that give reliable information about education and training in New Zealand.

New Zealand's education system offers valuable opportunities for international students and interns looking for an academic and personal challenge in an English-speaking school system that is compatible with their own. International students are invited to enroll in individual international study programs and work experience programs. All international education programs are considered "accredited" and are closely monitored by the New Zealand Government. Most degrees in New Zealand are for 3 years but there are also a number of degrees which take 4 years. New Zealand degrees are recognized internationally and will be accepted when applying for post-graduate study in most countries. Those students who are able to work under their visa will probably work in casual jobs either tutoring at their institution or working in restaurants or other service industries. The normal hourly wage rate will be from NZ$8.00 - NZ$15.00 per hour and you will have tax deducted from your wages before you receive your payment. On these amounts the tax will normally work out at about 20 cents per $ and you should be able to obtain a full tax refund at the end of the financial year in April.

Students who have completed their degree in the normal time and have a job offer related to their studies can obtain a work visa for another 2 years to work in the job they have been offered as may qualify for residence.