Slide 1 2009 is the year to study overseas! Take advantage of the strong peso against all foreign currencies including New Zealand Dollar, Study for 40% less than it cost last year - starting from Php400,000 per year inclusive of tuition and living costs. You might be interested or know of someone who might be. Hope to be able to assist you in your plans to study abroad and make available rewarding and exciting opportunities for you! Study in New Zealand ... pathway to becoming a Permanent Resident.
New Zealand has become a more sought after destination of Filipino professionals in the recent years - either through the Skilled Migrant Category Policy or direct Work Visa Policy. However, not all individuals may qualify through the two above-mentioned policies. In addition to this, the waiting time necessary to complete all requirements of Immigration New Zealand takes years with no guarantee of success - with the many changes in policies and guidelines.
Studying in New Zealand comes in as an alternative. It promises fast, direct and relatively simpler procedure recognized by NZ Immigration. And, with the growing popularity of New Zealand's Study-Work-Immigrate option, Filipinos may now consider a pathway to becoming permanent residents of New Zealand.
Why Study in New Zealand?
- World Class Institutions
- World Leading Courses and Degrees
- British Based Education System
- Warm and Welcoming Environment
- Recreation in Paradise
- High Quality Living Conditions
- Option to Work Part-time while Studying
- Option to Work After Programme Completion
- Option to Become a Permanent Resident
Education Institutions and Academic Year
1. Secondary Schools and Colleges
Provide "high school" education and preparatory years (Year 11, 12, 13)
for University acceptance.
- Four-term system (January to mid-December) with holidays in April, July and September.
2. Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics
Provide variety of degree, diploma and certificate programmes, including
English language trainings.
- Two intakes (February and July)
3. Universities
Provide variety of degree programmes. Specialise in Doctorate, Masters
and Postgraduate programmes. Require specific entry qualifications.
- Two intakes (February and July) with flexibility of special programmes.
4. Colleges of Education
Provide specialized programmes for teachers.
- Academic year starts in February until December
5. Private Education Providers/Private Tertiary Institutes
Provide wide range of courses including English language courses,
bridging courses and business courses, etc.
- Flexible course commencement dates
Study-Work-Immigrate
Studying in New Zealand provides a pathway for an overseas individual to apply the knowledge learnt from school and finds employment in New Zealand. When, qualified, the individual may also apply for permanent residency.
This is a unique chance for overseas students - approved by Immigration and supported by the NZ government. A rare opportunity to get world-class education and plan for your future either in New Zealand or back in the Philippines. Any which way, the benefits are worth the time and effort you shall exert.
Some programmes may even provide you an opportunity to work while studying at regulated number of hours per week. This allows the student to get direct and first-hand experience of the work environment and the industry that he may choose to be part of after programme completion. Indeed, studying in New Zealand develops the student beyond the classroom .... plus much more --into the real world.
Extensive Range of Programmes
International students may study on an extensive range of programmes - Business Studies, Engineering, It and Computing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, Health Science, Environmental Science, Law, Masters, PhD and many more.
