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* These are approximate figures. Climate of New Zealand: Situated in the southern Hemisphere, New Zealand’s seasons
are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere.The climate is
temperate with mild winters and warm, dry summers.
Summer: December - February Food of NZ: NZ has a wide range of indigenous and imported food. A major
producer of pasture-fed lamb, venison and beef and dairy products.
These are available in abundance and are inexpensive. Rice is
available in all super markets. Almost all types o fruit are available in the shop. New
Zealanders generally have a balanced diet of vegetables with either
meat or fish as their main meal. Dinner (in the evening) is usually
considered the main meal. New Zealand cities and towns have excellent public water
supplies, in all cases tap water is fresh and safe to drink. Holidays in NZ: Apart from national holidays, education institutions are
generally closed on Saturday and Sunday. The main school (and
family) holiday period is from mid-December to late January. There
are shorter holidays in April, July and September. Insurance and health care: It is the policy o most of the institutions for international
students to have total health care and travel insurance cover while
studying in NZ. Some Health Services are free to New Zealanders. But not to
international students. Or visitors. It is important that u know
exactly what you are entitled to. if you are ill or have an accident
insurance can cover the cost of those services not provided by the
government. To be eligible for the same health care benefits as new
Zealand resident you must have been or intend to remain in NZ for
two years or more. However if you are studying in NZ for less than
two years, You are responsible for any health course you may incur. If you have an accident during your stay, a
contribution towards your medical cost may be paid by the Accident
Rehabilitation and compensations insurance corporation acc a scheme
funded by compulsory insurance and taxation. However in some cases
you will Not be covered by acc and will be required to pay for
accident treatment and therefore It is important that you have
insurance to cover this you can protect yourself from The cost of
health care in new Zealand by have health insurance with insurance
you pay A contribution and when you need medical treatment you claim
for the cost from your Insurance organization. It is important to have medical and travel insurance to
safeguard against financial loss Through loss or destruction of
property or accident or illness .for international students and
visitors in New Zealand, travel and medical insurance policies have
been specifically designed by Uni-care and Southern Cross. Policies
from these companies cover you for Your journey to and from new
Zealand and for the time that you spend in new Zealand You may claim
for baggage damage or loss, travel delay, loss of deposits,
documents and money and many other events. For more information on the schemes contact either.
Uni-care educational travel insurance service.
Southern Cross Healthcare Religion
in NZ
Major cities have churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and
centers of worship for a wide variety of religions. New Zealand
observes most Christian holidays and, whilst the majority of the
population is Christians, there are a large number of people from
other religious faiths such as Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus.
For students who have special dietary religious regulations,
home-stay families and boarding hostels can ensure that these are
respected. Job
Opportunities
International students who wish to work during the long summer holidays are permitted to do so if they are undertaking a full time course of more than 12 months duration. You will need to apply for a variation to your student permit from the local branch of the New Zealand Immigration Service and pay a fee.(It should be noted however, that part time work is not easily obtainable for students, and finding employment should not be an expectation for those entering a tertiary institution). Postgraduate
students may, on application, be granted a variation to their study
permit to enable them to undertake part-time employment during their
studies provided the employment does not exceed 8 hours per week and
the application is accompanied by a letter of support from the
institution. According to New Zealand Immigration Law you may apply for authority to work under the following circumstances: - to fulfill course requirements; or - up to 15 hours per week for tertiary students undertaking a long term course of study; or - during the Christmas and New Year holiday period; or - on completing your course of study; or - as a postgraduate student. Education
in the NZ
Following the British System, New Zealand’s education
programmes and degrees are recognized worldwide. In terms of
quality, international recognition, educational infrastructure,
research facilities, NZ qualifications are at par with UK, USA,
Australia and Canada. In some sectors like Food Technology, Forensic
Science and Marine Engineering, NZ is acknowledged as the best in
the world. Business studies, IT/Computing, Engineering,
Hospitality/Hotel Management are also in the list of popular
courses. Most of the educational programmes are approved by the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority that is responsible for quality
control. A multicultural country, a safe and easy place to live in
with a favorable exchange rate (1 NZ $= Rs. 20) for Indian markets
it is a favorable option. There are 8 state-funded (government-funded) universities in
New Zealand. University Education in New Zealand is closer to the
British system than the American system. All universities offer
Bachelor’s, master’s and Doctoral degrees. Most Bachelor’s
degree courses require 3 years of study, however some way take up to
6 years. The quality of a New Zealand education is well recognized
internationally. Degrees
Offered
All universities offer a broad range of subjects from the
arts to Commerce and Science. Most universities have specialist
fields that they are well known for such as: The University of Auckland: University of Otago: University of Cantebury: Lincoln University: Massy University: Victoria University of Wellington: Academic
Year
The academic year, of 2 semesters, runs from late February or
early March to November. The long summer vacation is from November
to February. Some courses may be started half way through the year
in the second semester (July). General
Cost of Study
The following is a general guide to the fees for some of the
more popular university courses in New Zealand dollars.
* The above fees
are approximate figures. They may vary from university to
university. Living
Costs
Accommodation
It is generally recommended that international students allow
NZ$9,000 to $11,000 per year for living (including food, clothing,
transport, entertainment) and accommodation costs. There are: Halls
of Residence / Student Hotels
These are usually located on the institution/school campus or
nearby, with single or twin shared room available. Some secondary
school hostels have dormitories. Most halls of residence and student
hostels provide three meals a day although some do not provide lunch
on weekdays. Halls of residence and hostels offer a friendly, Secure
environment with excellent facilities including communal recreation
areas. Cost range from $130 - $160 per week, which includes food. Home stay You will live with a New Zealand family in the suburban house
with your own room.Your host family will welcome you as a member of
their family and will provide breakfast and dinner. At the weekends,
they will also provide lunch. You will have every opportunity to
experience the New Zealand way of life and to practice your English.
The cost of home stay accommodation ranges from $140 - $180 per
week. Apartments
/ Flats
This is an option for tertiary students and many tertiary
institutions will assist students in finding a flat. Students choose
their own flat mates and may choose single sex or mixed
accommodation. Costs per room range from NZ$70 - $150 per week
(excludes food). You should allow a further NZ$40 - $70 per week for
food and other living expenses. Entry
Requirements
Links
to University of NZ
What GEC can do for you? Our vast experience in the field of education and immigration
allows us to provide you with the factual and realistic information
of this fantastic country. We at GEC international have a very
capable and a professional staff that would assist you and make you
understand the pros and cons of staying in a country like New
Zealand. Our Director Mr. Gambtoo, himself has been to New Zealand
several times in order to get a clear picture of the entire
situation out there. So everything that we propagate is based upon a
personal and an individual experience that makes you fully equipped
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