International Students

About New Zealand

New Zealand (Aotearoa in Maori) is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. New Zealand's diverse landscape provides many opportunities for outdoor pursuits and has provided the backdrop for a number of big budget movies.

Culture

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with stunning harbours, gorgeous beaches, great shopping, a huge variety of cafés, restaurants and bars, and lively nightlife. Known as the melting pot of the South Pacific, You’ll meet friendly Kiwis from all walks of life, with vibrant Maori, Polynesian, Asian and other cultures making the city an exciting place to live and study. We’ve also got many events that bring the city together in celebration, including the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Climate

Auckland’s climate is great with warm, rather dry summers and mild, wet winters. The climate is comfortable all year round except in the summer months when a combination of heat and humidity can lead to some rather sticky days and nights. Frosts in winter are very rare.

Getting Around

As the main gateway to New Zealand, Auckland is the most accessible of all regions by plane and is well served by buses and a train network which runs through central and south Auckland, and the ferries make the most of Auckland's harbour side location. The one stop shop for public transport information, routes, fares and timetables is www.maxx.co.nz

New Zealand Career College can also assist with airport pickups and accommodation.

Your Safety and Well-being

At New Zealand Career College, we are committed to providing our students with a safe and productive learning environment.

CODE

New Zealand Career College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/international.

IMMIGRATION

Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz.

NZCC is a signatory to the Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, which means that we uphold the standards set out to recognise and meet the needs of international students, to protect your safety and well-being. Copies of the Code are available here New Zealand Ministry of Education website www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.

NZCC’s Student Support Service covers a wide range of services to prepare and assist you throughout your studies.

Immigration: Student Study Visas

NZCC adheres to the requirements and procedures of the New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) in the admission and enrolment of all prospective international students. NZCC will only enrol international students who hold a current student visa or permit that has been endorsed with NZCC’s name and the course in which they have been offered a place. Under its regulations, NZIS will be notified immediately, by the NZIS electronic notification form, of the termination of an international student’s enrolment.

Language Requirement

International students for whom English is a second language must have achieved minimum IELTS levels – please refer to the specific eligibility criteria for the course you are interested in.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Programme lengths of more than 3 months (greater than 13 weeks) for International Students according to changes made to the Education Act 1989 as a result of the Education Amendment Act 2010 (No 3):

- Withdrawal before a programme start date will receive a full refund
- Withdrawal on Days 1-10 students are entitled to a refund less up to 25% for *costs incurred

*Based on actual costs incurred, the maximum percentage of the payment, or sum of any payments, a private training establishment (PTE) may retain is 25%.

Costs that can be claimed for deduction from the refund:

- Tuition fees, including amounts for the export education levy, recruitment, marketing, agents’ commission, and overhead costs.
- Course-related payments, including examination fees, and the costs of books and uniforms.
- Administration fees, or registration fees, or both.
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) support.
- Student services fees.
- Airport pickup.
- Insurance.
- Accommodation.

Providing proof:
The PTE must be able to demonstrate, in order to deduct up to the maximum percentage that it has incurred expenses under one or more of the types of costs listed above. And the PTE also needs to be able to show that those costs add up to the amount (equal or more than) the amount the PTE is seeking to retain.

For more information regarding refund provision:

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation/ForProvidersOfInternationalEducation/RefundProvisionsPTE.aspx

http://www.dia.govt.nz/MSOS118/On-Line/NZGazette.nsf/658bf950ed55760ccc256ce40072801f/eec96a4892436475cc257895005ad65d?OpenDocument

How to apply

To download an International Student Application Form

To contact the New Zealand Career College International team email zn.ca.ccznnull@lanoitanretni or drop in to one of our campuses.

Please attach the following documents* with your application:

• A photocopy of the page of your passport with your photo ID and details
• IELTS results or other evidence of English proficiency
• Academic results in the form of high school certificates/ diploma or relevant school reports or academic records/transcripts from your university or previous tertiary provider

Please post, email or fax your completed application form and documents to:
Student Services Manager, New Zealand Career College
PO Box 8628. Symonds Street, Auckland 1150, New Zealand
Email: zn.ca.ccznnull@lanoitanretni
Fax: + 64 9 336 0031

Your Application

Your application will be assessed and a letter of offer will be sent to successful applicants. For visa applications, please apply at your nearest New Zealand Immigration Service office, visit www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/aboutnzis/contactus.

Already in New Zealand?

Prospective international students currently in New Zealand who wish to study at NZCC (e.g. those with a work permit, student visa obtained from another provider or a visitor’s visa) can contact our Student Services Manager on (09) 336 0030 or email zn.ca.ccznnull@lanoitanretni to arrange an interview.