is a unique country. Its scenery sets it apart from the rest of the
world. There is abundant beauty and diversity in scenery, lifestyle and
culture. From rolling green farmlands to barren volcanic desert areas,
from golden beaches with clear blue water to majestic snow covered mountains,
New Zealand offers a sample of every possible landscape within a relatively
small country.
To find out more on what New Zealand has to offer access some of the sites
below:
> NZ Lonely Planet Guide
> New Zealand in Focus
> Kiwi Adventure Connection
> A Virtual Tour of New Zealand
> New Zealand Guide Book
> NZ Tourism Board
> Trade New Zealand
> Backpacker NZ
> New Zealand Ministry of Immigration
> Asia 2000 Foundation of New Zealand
> The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
> NZ Diplomatic and Consular representatives
> The New Zealand Qualifications Authority
> Education in New Zealand
> SGS Australasia Service
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Land and the People
New Zealand is a Parliamentary democracy, offering a safe political
environment for international students and visitors. It has a population
of only 3.5 million and is similar in size to the United Kingdom or Japan.
New Zealand is primarily a European culture which has absorbed many of
the rich and historic cultural elements from the Maori and Pacific Island
heritages, and now from its rapidly growing multi-cultural Asian communities.
New Zealanders have a reputation for friendliness, strength and independence.
With a well-educated population New Zealanders excel in many areas -
arts, science, technology and manufacturing. Schooling is compulsory until
the age of 16, but a steadily increasing number of students remain at
school to gain qualifications for further study at tertiary institutions.
Major Cities
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington (population approximately 400,000),
situated at the southern tip of the North Island. Other major cities and
towns are Auckland (population approximately 1,000,000), Christchurch
(population approximately 400,000). Popular tourist cities are Nelson
, Rotorua and Tauranga. Leading tourist resorts include Taupo, Queenstown
and Whitianga (Coromandel).
Climate
New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere.
The climate is temperate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Summer: December - February
Autumn: March - May
Winter: June - August
Spring: September - November
New Zealand Currency
Most overseas currencies are accepted and easily exchanged in New Zealand
banks and exchange centres. To pay for tuition and other fees, international
students can send bank drafts through their local bank to New Zealand
banks, or directly to New Zealand institutions where they intend to study.
Overseas travellers cheques and credit cards such as Visa American Express,
Bankcard, Mastercard, Diners Club are accepted in many businesses, shops
and restaurants.
Argentine pesos Australian dollars Austria schillings Bahrain dinars
Bangladesh taka Belgium francs Botswana pula Brunei dollars Brazil reals
Canadian dollars Chilean pesos Chinese yuan Colombian pesos Danish kroner
Euro Finnish markka French francs German deutschemarks Greek drachmas
Icelandic kronur Indian rupees Indonesian rupiah Iranian rials Iraqi dinars
Irish punt Italian lira Japanese yen Korean won Kuwaiti dinars Luxembourg
francs Malaysian ringgit Maltese liri Nepalese rupees Netherlands guilders
New Zealand dollars Norwegian kroner Omani rials Pakistani rupees Portugal
escudos Qatar riyals Saudi Arabian riyals Singaporian dollars Slovenian
tolars South African rand Spanish pesetas Sri Lankan rupees Swedish kronor
Swiss francs Thai baht Trinidad and Tobago dollars United Arab Emirates
dirhams United Kingdom pounds United States dollars Venezuelan bolivares
Holidays for 2003
New Year's Day January 1
New Year Public Holiday January 2
Waitangi Day February 6
Good Friday (Easter) April 18
Easter Monday April 21
Anzac Day April 25
Queen's Birthday June 2
Labour Day October 27
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
Provinces within the country will also have their own individual holidays.
Other Useful Information
Television/Video System
The television and video system is PAL 625, this is the same as most European
countries.
Electricity
New Zealand voltage is 240 volts. European appliances can be used in
New Zealand with a three-pronged adapter plug. Adapter plugs can be bought
in most electrical shops and also at the airport.
Driving System
New Zealand has a left hand side driving system. Foreign students require
an international driver's license.
Requirements for Studying in New Zealand
> Student Visa Procedure
> Applying to Study in New Zealand
> Costs of Study
> Health Care in New Zealand
> NZ Immigration Service
Living In New Zealand
Student Visa Procedure
You are advised to contact the nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission
to obtain up to date information on visa regulations.
With many countries, New Zealand has agreements that mean a student visa
is not normally required for one single course of study or training of
not more than three (3) calendar months' duration.
Standard Requirements:
Complete the 'Application for Student Visa' Form. These are available
at the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission and also from your local
education travel agents. With the 'Application for Student Visa' you will
need to include:
A recent passport-size photograph.
An 'Offer of Place' from a FIELS school which states that you have been
accepted by the school, the name of the course, the minimum time to complete
the course. This 'Offer of Place' will be sent to you by the FIELS school
who has confirmed your enrolment.
Evidence of payment of course tuition fee or evidence of exemption from
fee. Note: You are not required to produce evidence of payment of course
fees to have their applications approved in principle.
A written assurance from a FIELS school or other persons that suitable
accommodation is available to you in New Zealand. Most FIELS schools assist
with accommodation.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and return
travel back to your home country.
If your application for a student visa is approved you will need a passport
which will be valid for 3 months after your planned date of departure
from New Zealand.
You will only be issued with a student visa if they have enrolled in a
course at a school accredited to offer it. The student visa is only valid
for one school.
Applying to study in New Zealand
There are many ways to apply to study in New Zealand:
Contact FIELS
Email us: schools@fiels.co.nz
Postal Address:
FIELS
PO Box 2577
Auckland
New Zealand
Write directly to the relevant FIELS School
Contact local agents and representatives. Many FIELS schools have local
authorised agents and representatives. The names and addresses of these
representatives can be obtained directly from the school
When applying for more information, you should be clear and specific about
what information you require. This will ensure a prompt and accurate reply
to your request. An online Enquiry Form is available on this site.
Costs of Study
Detailed costs can be obtained from the individual schools or from FIELS.
Health Care in New Zealand
Most FIELS schools require that you have total health care and travel
insurance cover, before arriving in NZ.
If you are studying in NZ for less than two years, you are responsible
for all health costs.
You can protect yourself from the cost of health care in NZ by having
insurance. When you take insurance, you pay a contribution. When you need
medical treatment, you can then claim the cost from your insurance provider.
It is also important to have travel insurance to safeguard against loss
of property. If you have travel insurance, you may claim for baggage loss,
travel delay, loss of deposits and other travel events.
FIELS in association with insurance companies offers insurance policies
to cover international students. A travel and medical insurance policy
has been designed by Uni-Care and other insurance companies. Please ask
for more details when enrolling at your school of choice.
What do FIELS Schools Offer?
High standards of teaching from qualified / experienced teachers
Small classes with a warm friendly environment
Carefully screened and monitored homestays
Student counsellors who can help in the student's own language.
24 hour hotline for emergency assistance
Students can be met at the local airport
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How do I Apply?
The school or the language travel agent will provide you with the
enrolment details
You will be sent a Letter of Acceptance and an Invoice for the fees
You can sent the fees directly to the school or the language travel
agent
If you have applied for homestay you will receive information
Next, apply for your New Zealand student visa if required
Book your air tickets
Let the school or the local travel agent know about your travel details
as soon as possible
Your host family and/or school representative will meet you on arrival
Send Email to: Choose one All FIELS Schools Aspect International Language
Academies Aspiring Language Institute Auckland English Academy Auckland
Language Centre Crown English Language Academy Dominion English School
Languages International Language Studies International NZ Ltd Oceania
International College Unique New Zealand Education Christchurch Language
Centre Christchurch College of English Dynaspeak English Garden City English
School Seafield School of English Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre Mt
Maunganui Language Centre Nelson English Centre New Horizon College of
English ABC College of English, Queenstown Rotorua English Language Academy
Southern English Schools Taupo Language & Outdoor Education Centre
Capital Language Academy Webmaster Worldwide School of English
Just click on the region of New Zealand you are interested in to see
the schools available in that region.
Director : Barbara Takase
PO Box 11-241, Auckland
Tel : +64 - 9 - 3793777
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3583383
E-mail :learn@english.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.english.co.nz
Auckland Language Centre
Manager : Tessa Smith
PO Box 105-035, Auckland
Tel : +64 - 9 - 3031962
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3079219
E-mail :info@akldlang@co.nz
Web Site:: http://www.geosalc.co.nz
Crown English Language Academy
Director : Alan Chisholm
PO Box 1094, Auckland
Tel:+64 - 9 - 3095894
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3078835
E-mail : english@crown.ac.nz
Web Site:: http://www.crown.ac.nz
Aspect International Language Academies
Director : Susan McAllister
10 Titoki Street
PO Box 9107, Newmarket
Auckland
Tel: +64 - 9 - 3076507
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3795749
E-mail : ila@ila.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.ila.co.nz
Dominion English School
Director : John Langdon
PO Box 4217, Auckland
Tel: +64 - 9 - 3773280
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3773473
E-mail : english@dominion.school.nz
Web Site: http://www.dominion.school.nz
Dynaspeak English
Director : Patrick Ibbertson
P O Box 106 052
Levels 2 & 3, 12
OConnell Street,
Auckland 1001
Tel: +64 - 9 - 3772434
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3772811
E-mail : patrick@dynaspeak.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.dynaspeak.co.nz
Language Studies International NZ Ltd
Director : Andrea Pala
Level 1, 10-12 Scotia Place, Auckland
Tel : +64 - 9 - 3033097
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3033497
E-mail :auc@lsi.edu
Web Site: http://www.lsi.edu
Languages International
Director : Chris Woolcott
PO Box 5293, Auckland 1036
Tel : +64 - 9 - 3090615
Fax : +64 - 9 - 3772806
E-mail:success@langsint.co.nz.
Web Site: http://www.langsint.co.nz
Unique New Zealand Education
Director: Angela Oliver
PO Box 35212
Browns Bay
Auckland
Tel : +64 - 9 - 479 1624
Fax : +64 - 9 - 479 1854
E-mail: angela.unz@xtra.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.unz.co.nz
Worldwide School of English
Director: Mr. Cleve Brown
PO Box 1802,
Auckland
Tel : +64 - 9- 302 5288
Fax : +64 - 9 - 302 5299
Manager: Lana Coles
PO Box 3096, Christchurch
Tel : +64 - 3 - 3793950
Fax : +64 - 3 - 379 3973
E-mail: clc@learnenglish.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.learnenglish.co.nz
Christchurch College of English
Manager: Rob McKay
Christchurch College of Education Campus
Solway Avenue
P O Box 31 212
Ilam
Christchurch
Tel : +64 - 3 - 343 3790
Fax : +64 - 3 - 343 3791
E-mail: study@ccel.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.ccel.co.nz
Dominion English School
Director : Joanna Wright
PO Box 3908, Christchurch
Tel : +64 - 3 - 3653370
Fax : +64 - 3 - 3655215
E-mail: study@dominion.school.nz
Web Site: http://www.dominion.school.nz
Aspect International Language Academies
Director : Susan McAllister
116 Worcester Street
PO Box 25170
Christchurch
Tel: +64 - 3 - 3795452
Fax : +64 - 3 - 3795373 or 3795957
E-mail : ilachch@ila.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.ila.co.nz
Garden City English School
Director : Rob Malpass
PO Box 2851, Christchurch
Tel : +64 - 3 - 3770091
Fax : +64 - 3 - 3771251
E-mail: Info@EnglishLanguage.school.nz
Web Site: http://www.englishlanguage.school.nz
Seafield School of English
Director : William Neale
PO Box 18-516, Christchurch
Tel : +64 - 3 - 3883850
Fax : +64 - 3 - 3884970
E-mail: succeed@seafield.co.nz
Web Site: http://www.seafield.co.nz
