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Frequently Asked Questions
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Student visa is designed to give a right to an applicant for study in that country where the applicant does not have any right to live or study or work. Most of student visa give rights an applicant to study as well as work part time of 20 Hrs. Per week.
To be eligible to study in New Zealand as a student your course must meet the New Zealand requirements for international students.
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The people were formerly a mix of predominantly European and Pacific races. However, in more recent times, migration has been encouraged from many countries resulting in an exciting international community with a high tolerance of, and interest in, each others cultures. With a total population of only 4 million there is a feeling of space and freedom.
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Winter is June through August and NZ summer is between December and March. Temperature varies from 20–30°C during summers and 5–15°C during winters.
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English is the mainly used written and spoken language. The other official language used is Maori.
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Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at New Zealand institutions - universities, polytechnics and institutes of technology, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments.
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All major education providers are registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), so you can be sure that you are studying for an approved qualification that has been assessed to ensure that it is high quality. Some private training establishments don’t use NZQA qualifications - you should check and make sure their courses are suitable for you.
Students intending to study can be assured of achieving qualifications of a consistent quality and a standard comparable to qualifications achieved in leading educational institutions in other parts of the world.
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The fees at the universities are calculated on a per course/paper or per point basis and may vary according to selection.
• Polytechnic Courses these range from NZ$10,000 - NZ$15,000 per year depending on the course or degree
• University Degrees from NZ$18,000 - NZ$25,000 per year for most under-graduate degrees
• Post-graduate Degrees NZ$ 40,000
• Courses in Medicine & Engineering may be more depending on the university & City.
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The total cost depends on each students spending habits. However a student should be able to live in New Zealand for a total cost of living of between NZ$8,000 and NZ$10,000 a year including accommodation, transport and entertainment.
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You need to show that you have sufficient funds to pay for your first year of study. Living expenses are calculate at NZ$1,000 per month or NZ$10,000 for year.
If you intend to study for longer than 12 months, you need to show that you have the ability to pay for your ongoing studies and living expenses for the duration of your studies. You will need to provide evidence to show that you or your family members have the income and/or assets to pay for your tuition fees and stay in New Zealand.
You also need to provide the evidence of the source of your funds and show that the funds are available for you to use.
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Anyone can sponsor your studies in by completing the Financial Undertaking for a Student Form. You need to show that your sponsor genuinely intends to provide these funds to you and why?
Normally it is acceptable why close family members are willing to sponsor and provide funds. However, you may need to explain clearly why distant relatives or non-relatives would sponsor you and provide you with funds.
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Intake is same as Semester. Intake refers to the length of the course. A semester is two terms of 11 weeks each. There is a vacation between the two terms, so the total course length is six months.
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Main intake every year commences in Jun-July, Dec-Jan.
Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics have two semesters - February to June and July to November - with holidays similar to secondary schools. Some half-year courses start in July.
Each university has its own timetable but generally the year is split into 2 semesters of about 12 weeks each, with a 2-week break during the semester and a 6-week break in the middle of the year. The breaks are not necessarily holidays - you may need the time for research and study.
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If you are part way through a diploma or degree and have not completed your earlier qualification, it is possible that you may receive credit towards a degree at the University. To determine this university must see your academic transcript together with the application form.
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Documents require applying for the universities/Colleges are: -
• Academic documents
• IELTS score card
• Passport
• Passport Photograph (35*45 with light Background)
• Leaving Certificate
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Student must prove them English language ability. To undertake diploma level courses student must have 5.5 overall with no less then 5.0 & To undertake above diploma level student must have 6.0 or 6.5 band overall. IELTS requirement may very from University to University.
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Admission letter may take 10 to 15 days after applying. Still it may depend upon Institute & University.
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Processing times will vary depending on the quality of the application and the documents provided to us. Student applications which meet the “Positive Profile” (see definition below) could be approved within 15 days on a case by case basis.
Some applications may take up to 12 to 14 weeks to process again on a case by case basis.
If your medical certificate requires referral to our Medical Assessor due to significant findings, your application may take up to two months to process. We recommend that you follow your panel doctor’s advice on what further tests to take and opt to do them before your lodge your application.
We also recommend that you apply for your student visa as least 3 months before your intended course date.
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Given below are the factors which determine what we consider to be a “Positive Profile” student.
• Good academic record;
• IELTS score of at least 5.5 or evidence of having met English language entry requirements for the course of study in NZ, which ever is higher;
• Student’s immediate family’s verifiable evidence of funds to meet the educational and living expenses in NZ – including paper trails to explain any recent large deposits in accounts;
• Regular source of sufficient income of financial guarantors;
• Intended course of study relevant to qualifications and/or work experience
• Career progression opportunities;
• Clear health & character requirements
If an application does not meet the above mentioned criteria, it does not mean that the application will not be approved. It simply means that the application will take longer than 15 working days to finalise.
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Written offer of a place, which will notifies you that you have been accepted by an educational institution in New Zealand to study there.
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A member of the family unit is your spouse or any unmarried dependent children of you or your spouse, who are under 18 years old.
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Your family members will need to apply for visas separately from your. They can apply at the same time as you if they wish. However the outcome of their decision will also be dependent on the outcome of your application. If your application gets declined, then their application also gets declined. There is no refund for the application fees.
Students studying towards a qualification on the Long Term Skill Shortage List or for a post graduate qualification can apply for a work visa for their spouse. Children can apply for student visas as dependent of the spouse work visa holder and are consider as domestic students.
Other students can apply for visitor visas for their dependents. Evidence of funds to support the family is required.
Normally visas for your dependent family members are valid for the same period as the validity of your student visa.
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a) Applicants, who intend to be in New Zealand for more than 6 months but less than 12 months, must undergo a TB screening X-ray unless:
i They are pregnant; or
ii They are under 11 years of age
b) The certificate should be no longer than 3 months old at the date of submission and the applicants must provide the following:
i A fully completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate form, NZIS 1096; and
ii Any associated medical reports required for the X-ray.
All applicants who intend to stay in New Zealand for a total of more than 12 months must undergo a full medical and x-ray examination.
The certificate should be no longer than 3 months old at the date of submission and the applicants must provide the following:
i A fully completed Medical and Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate form NZIS 1007; and
ii Any associated medical and laboratory reports
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You must arrange your health examination with a panel doctor nominated by the NZ Government. Examination reports by non-panel doctors are usually not accepted.
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It will cost near about 3000 to 5000 INR.
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You must bring the following things:
1.Passport
2.Spectacles or contact lenses
3.Medicals forms
4.Passport size photographs with negative film.
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International students are not entitled to publicly funded health/medical care services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. It has now become compulsory under New Zealand law for international students to have travel / health insurance before coming here to study.
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Please note that if the course duration in New Zealand is more than 1 year, the student visas will only be issued for 1st year of study. You will have to apply for and meet the requirements for a further student permit in New Zealand. However, if the course duration is less than 1 year or 1 year, then the student visas will be issued for the duration of the course.
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Your visa will not issue 3 weeks prior to your course commence. Once your visa granted you can fly to NZ. There is no requirement of return ticket.
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Before the beginning of the academic year, the International Office of most universities runs an orientation programme for international students.
This programme covers such things as course advice, a tour of the campus and information about living in New Zealand.
The orientation programme is free and provides an excellent opportunity to meet other students and make new friends. Another orientation programme is run at the beginning of the second semester.
Both orientation programmes provide:
• Information about the New Zealand way of life including their customs, climate and education system
• Information about the University including its student services, facilities, policies and procedures
• An opportunity to meet other international students
• Information about your rights as a student
• Information about immigration requirements and regulations
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Student support services are available in all the institutes/universities free of cost.
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You have to arrange your accommodation before lodgment your application. This can be done by your relative & friends from NZ or Your institute can arrange for your accommodation.
There are several options for student accommodation in New Zealand. Your place of study may be able to assist you in finding accommodation when you apply to study.
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If you stay for more than six months in New Zealand or have a enduring relationship with New Zealand as defined by the Inland Revenue Department, you are considered a "resident" for tax purposes.
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When starting a job, you are required to produce your tax file number. Applications for tax file numbers can be made at the Inland Revenue Department.
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You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver's licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). After 12 months you are required to convert to a New Zealand licence.
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The NZ Immigration Service advises that open work permits will be available to the partners of the following students:
• Students enrolled in courses of study towards qualifications in areas of absolute skill shortage
• Students enrolled in postgraduate qualifications i.e. levels 8, 9, or 10 on the qualifications table.
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Under New Zealand Immigration laws, you may work for up to 20 hours per week as an International Student. Students may apply for authority to work under the following circumstances:
• To fulfil course requirements
• Up to 20 hours per week during the semester as a foreign student undertaking a course of study for two years duration or will gain points under skill migrant category.
• During the Christmas-New Year holiday period for students who are enrolled for a course of 12 months or more
• On completing their course
• As postgraduate students.
Final decision of work status is made by the New Zealand Immigration Services.
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Getting a job is not easy. It is possible if you perform well in your program and in your job interviews. Going by the past statistics, there are many students have managed to find jobs and have stayed back after completion of their education. However, there is no guarantee.
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If you are unwell before an exam, or if physical illness or injury affects your academic performance during an exam, be sure to see your doctor or contact the staff at your institute Health Service for a medical certificate. The certificate needs to be presented to Student Administration along with an Application for special consideration form. If you are ill during an examination and your performance is genuinely affected you should notify the examination supervisor and go directly to the Institute Health Service.
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Make an appointment to see an International Student Advisor as soon as possible. You can do this through the International Offices of the Institute.
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Yes, it can be through poor attendance or performance in class or if you undertake a criminal activity in NZ or you will breach the work visa condition on your current visa.
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If you need to renew your permit to complete your course of study, you will still need to go through the application process. However, if your education institution is on our Students Online list of certified educators, they will be able to process your student permit on campus
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Under the New Zealand Study to Work Policy, you may be able to get a Work Visa/Permit for 1 Year to work in New Zealand after completion of your study with a New Zealand education provider.
You do not need an offer of employment to qualify for this category, but you must satisfy all visa requirements.
Students with an offer of employment may be eligible to apply for a visa/permit for a maximum of 2 years. Your job offer must be relevant to your qualification, and you must be able to satisfy all health and character requirements.
If you don't have a job offer but you have gained a qualification in New Zealand that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant category, you may apply for a Graduate Job Search Visa/Permit for a maximum of 6 months.
This will help you to make the transition from study, to work, to residence in New Zealand.
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