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System of Education - New Zealand
New Zealand is emerging as first choice for a growing number of international students whose pursuit is quality education. New Zealand universities offer students a unique learning environment. Known as the 'New World Class', students educated in the New Zealand education environment are earning a reputation as a new breed of innovation and modernity and are most sought after professionals the world over.
New Zealand has a good education system and qualifications gained here are accepted as equal to the best in the world. The country offers 'free, secular and open' way of living. At the same time there is a strong degree of tolerance which enables communities to build and operate private schools along religious or cultural lines.
Universities: There are over 22 institutes and 8 government - funded universities in New Zealand and all have global research standards. Anyone who meets the common entrance qualification prescribed by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors Committee (NZVCC) of a three C Universities Bursary Examination grades can get a welcome into universities.
Polytechnics/Institutes of Technology: There are 22 polytechnics, also called institutes of technology providing a wide range of courses up to degree-level. Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology are efficient tertiary providers offering programmes which can be both academically and vocationally focused. Due to their active association with industry, employers and government agencies, they provide programmes which are of a high academic standard and are relevant to contemporary global demands.
Private Training Establishments: There are over 800 private education providers, many offering short-term English language courses for international students.
Distance Education: Distance education is one offer on a full-fee basis in New Zealand to international and New Zealand students from the Correspondence School, the Open Polytechnic and Massey University. Other tertiary providers offer some of their courses by distance also.
Quality Standards:
The Government has set up nationally recognized processes of quality assurance to ensure that both the Government and individuals are investing in 'quality education, training and assessment'. There bodies are:
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA): responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments.
New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC): responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by New Zealand universities.
English Language Requirements: All students must be fluent in English language if they are to succeed at university in New Zealand. There are many courses available at public and private institutions in New Zealand and elsewhere to assist international students reach the required level of English language competence. All students should take up IELTS or TOEFL since it is required by the Immigration Services. A band of 6.0 / 6.5 for undergraduate & 6.5 / 7.5 for postgraduate courses is desirable.
Private Training Providers (PTEs): Private training establishments are registered and their courses approved by NZQA. Institutions and schools in this sector provide a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, english, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry.
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