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Fees Payment Methods In New Zealand

Fees – What they cover, Payment Methods: Not only world-class in quality, the cost of education in New Zealand is very competitive compared to other countries.
You will need to pay in advance, because proof of payment is needed to get a student visa or permit. There is usually an application or processing fee that is not refundable, even if your application is not successful.

Cancellation and Refunds: The Education Amendment Act 1991 protects tuition fees.
If you cancel before the course starts, for instance because your visa or visa extension is not granted, or you are transferring to another institution, most or all of your tuition fee will be refunded, except for the registration and processing fees.
If you cancel in the first week or so of the course, only part of your fee will be refunded. After that, you probably will not get any refund at all.

What the Fees cover: Tertiary study – (NZ$18,000 – $25,000 per annum, contingent on your course. Up to $40,000 for postgraduate courses.)

• GST (tax)
• Registration and enrolment
• Student health and counselling
• Language support
• Use of most campus facilities

Expenses In Addition To Fees In New Zealand

Additional costs vary according to your age, the course you are taking, and the type of accommodation you choose, so the following estimates are only a guideline.
For Tertiary Study:

• Textbooks and stationery $500 per annum
• Student ID card $20
• Student membership $30
• Photocopy cards $100
• Transfer from airport up to $50 (may be included in orientation programme fee)
• Bus fares $30 – $60 per week
• Tea-Coffee $1 – $3 per cup
• Nights snacks $7 per one-course meal

Living Costs In New Zealand

Many international students admire the high standard of living in New Zealand. In general, the cost of living is akin to that in Australia, and less than in Britain. The cost of education, in particular, is highly competitive, which means that in New Zealand, you can afford a world-class education.
It costs 45 cents to post a letter within New Zealand. A Big Mac at McDonald’s costs $3.95. Local telephone calls are free. It costs between $8.50-$12.00 to go to the movies. Public transport is more expensive than in countries with greater population density. It is recommended that tertiary students budget for up to $15,000 in living expenses per annum.

Tax System Of New Zealand

Defining Your Tax Status: If you stay in New Zealand for more than 183 days (six months) in any 12-month period and have what the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) considers an “enduring relationship” with New Zealand, you are a “resident”, for tax purposes. This makes you liable for tax on cash jobs and self-employed income. Employers will deduct PAYE (pay as you earn) tax from any wages or salary you earn. You may be eligible for rebates.

Getting an IRD Number: When you start employment, the employer will ask for your IRD number. This is an individual number, which you should apply for at the Inland Revenue Department. You can phone them from anywhere in New Zealand on 0800 227 774, between 08.00 am and 08.00 pm Monday to Friday, and 09.00 am to 01.00 pm on Saturdays.

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT): If you have money in a New Zealand bank, the bank will deduct RWT from any interest you earn, on behalf of the government. If you do not provide an IRD number, this will be deducted at the “non-declaration rate”, which is rather high, so it is beneficial to have your own IRD number even if you are not working.

Less than Six Months Stay: If you stay for less than 6 months, you are a “non-resident” for tax purposes but still have to pay for tax on income earned in New Zealand. However, you may be entitled to an exemption. The Non-Resident Centre, Inland Revenue Department, P.O. Box Bag 1932, Dunedin, ph: 03 467 7020 (between 09.00 am and 04.30 pm – Monday to Friday) fax: 03 467 7083, will help you.

The Financial Year: The financial year is from 1 April to 31 March. Tax is payable by 7 February, or 7 March if an accountant/tax agent helps with your tax return.

Visa Application Process In New Zealand

The New Zealand Immigration Service (INZ) is the government authority responsible for issuing visas and permits to enter New Zealand.

Studying in New Zealand as a Visitor: If you are in New Zealand as a visitor, you may take a single course of study that lasts less than three months without needing a student permit. If you want to take more than one course, and/or study for longer than three months, you can apply for a student permit while you are in New Zealand.

Going to New Zealand to Study: If you are outside New Zealand and planning to study full time for more than three months, you will need a student visa and a student permit, unless you are from a country that has a special agreement with New Zealand.

Application Requirements: Application forms can be obtained from GeeBee office or from: www.immigration.govt.nz/forms To get a student visa and permit, you have to be enrolled in an approved course at an institution that has been accredited to offer that course.
Your Application will require:

• A recent passport-size photograph.
• Payment of a non-refundable application fee.
• SG Consultants can assist you with your application.

You need:

• Evidence of payment of the fee or exemption from the fee. (Not necessary if your application is being approved in principle.)
• A written guarantee from a New Zealand education institution or person that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to live on while you are studying.
• A return air ticket to your country, or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one.

For courses longer than 24 months, you will also have to provide medical and x-ray certificates that are less than three months old (for students intending to be in New Zealand over 9 months, see the paragraph below regarding Screening for Tuberculosis). If you are over 17, a police clearance certificate is required.

Screening for Tuberculosis – a new requirement (from 1 April 2004): People applying for student visas or permits who intend spending more than 6 months in New Zealand now must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) if they:
Have NOT previously provided a full medical screening test to the New Zealand Immigration Service and;
Do NOT hold a passport from any of the identified low TB risk countries* (see below); or
Have spent (lived and/or visited) a combined total of three months or more (in the five years prior to applying) in a country/countries NOT identified as a low TB risk country* (see below);
For example: If you hold a UK passport and, at any time in the five years prior to applying, you spent five weeks in Thailand and seven weeks in Fiji, you will need to have a TB screening examination.
Note: This does not apply to pregnant women and children under the age of 12.

Procedure: If you need more information, you can visit the immigration website: www.immigration.govt.nz 

Student Visa For New Zealand

You will need a student visa if you wish to come to New Zealand to study full-time for longer than 3 months.You can only get a student visa to study in a course at an education institution, which is registered and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Your student visa will be issued for the length of time your course tuition fees have been paid. If you are studying a long-term course at secondary school, University or Polytechnic you will normally pay your tuition fees every year. The student visa must be renewed each year in New Zealand before the expiry date.
Applying for a Student Visa
When applying for Student Visa, you will also need to include:

• Complete ‘Application for Student Visa’ Forms
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Payment of a non-refundable visa application fee
• An ‘Offer of Place’ from a New Zealand education school or institution which states that you have been accepted by the school, the name of the course, the minimum time to complete the course and the course fee.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the tuition fee and living and other expenses
• Academic certificates and Marksheets

Selecting Universities In New Zealand

While selecting the right course and University keep in mind the following points:

• Your academic grades (including achievements).
• Test scores (IELTS, etc)
• Your financial capacity
• Major (Specialization) subjects that you are interested in.
• Term of entry (Feb / June)
• The reputation of the Institution
• The student to faculty ratio of the Institution
• The location of the Institution (big city / small town / rural setup)
• The climatic conditions (not to be stressed, unless you have health constraints)

Choosing An Institute In New Zealand

When a student plans to study in NZ, it is important for him/her to do some background study. In the education system here, it is important to choose the right institute as per the course one wishes to study. Attention must be given to the institution’s reputation in that particular field or subject as well as the faculty qualification, internships if available and employment history.

Entry Requirements: Entry into Undergraduate courses require very good grades at the 12th standard level and an IELTS of a minimum overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5.
Entry into professional courses, where available to International students, would be even more competitive, asking for even better grades and higher English proficiency.
Admission requirements at the post graduate level are possible if:
A student is able to demonstrate a high understanding of the subject at the degree level through very good grades
Have an IELTS score of a minimum of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0. Some professional or specialized courses may even ask for 7.0.
An MBA applicant would in addition to the above requirements also require having a minimum of two to three years of work experience, part of it being in a leadership position of executive or supervisory cadre.

Tuition Fees: International tuition fees vary from institute to institute. However an average listing is given below
Undergraduate: may vary from NZD 18,000 to 24,500 per year of study.
Postgraduate: approximate range NZD 18,000 to 27,000 per year
MBA: approx NZD 35,000 to 41,000 per year

Academic Year: Loans upto Rs. 4 Lakhs no collateral security is required. Loans above Rs. 4 Lakhs – collateral security is required.

Type of Institution: New Zealand’s education system calls for an elaborate system of Intuitions offering courses at various levels. Institutions may of the University, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology and Private Institutions- each has its own value, set of course levels and standard of education. Hence, it is important for the student to make a thorough study of which institute to apply to for his or her programme of study.

Application Procedure In New Zealand

Basic Steps for Applying to a New Zealand Institution are:

• Identifying universities and the course of your interest.
• Request universities for application forms.
• Taking various required tests like IELTS, etc.
• Arranging and preparing essays and recommendation letters.
• Completing and sending application forms along with required documents.
• Applying for VISA after obtaining Offer Letter from the college.

Examination Procedures In New Zealand

Tertiary: How you are assessed will often influence the way you study. The two main types of assessment are examinations and class work. Sometimes your overall mark will be a combination of the two.

Examinations: These usually involve writing essays or short paragraphs or answering multiple-choice questions. Examinations take place at the end of each semester.
During an exam, students are not permitted to communicate with other people or eat or drink anything except water. Supervisors check everybody’s student ID card. For each exam there are different rules about what kind of dictionaries, books and calculators are allowed. There are also regulations about pre-empting the exam and what to do if you are sick on the exam day.
The student learning centre at your institution will run workshops about exam techniques and dealing with stress.

Class Work: This includes essays, assignments, laboratory reports, spot tests, fieldwork, presentations, special projects and practical work. Active participation in class may also be taken into account.
Take note of the criteria for assignments. An essay must not exceed the word limit given, and must be handed in on or before the deadline, otherwise you may lose marks or fail the course. Your lecturer may approve an official extension of time if you give a reason and do not ask at the last minute. If you are having difficulty with an assignment, discuss it with your tutor or get help from the student learning centre. They want you to succeed and will be happy to help. It is nothing to be embarrassed about. It is a normal part of student life.

Learning to Speak up for Yourself: Some university courses involve relatively few hours per week of formal lessons. A high degree of self-motivation and self-discipline is needed since you will be expected to do a lot of reading so that you can participate in class discussions. Students are expected to have original thoughts and be able to defend them in debate. This is how we show respect for our teachers – by participating fully in the academic process. In some cultures, it is not appropriate to challenge teachers, however it’s an important part of the British-style education system.

Studying in New Zealand

New Zealand is a beautiful and unique country in the South Pacific, where exciting things are happening in Education. Its scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world while its people have a reputation for friendliness, strength and independence. 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.
New Zealand is a Parliamentary democracy, offering a safe political environment for international students and visitors. It has a population of only 3.8 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 Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. The country offers a safe learning environment, which provides excellent study opportunities, and support services for international students. Courses are available in academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics and institutes of technology, colleges of education (teacher training), private education providers and secondary schools. With a well-educated population New Zealanders excel in many areas – arts, science, technology and manufacturing.

Career and Employment Opportunity In New Zealand

Following their New Zealand studies, students of “The New World Class” are paving successful career paths around the world. Their New Zealand qualifications are providing the skill-sets requirer for career development- a foundation created by the “perfect growing conditions” provided in a New Zealand education.

International Success: From undergraduate students looking for world quality programmes that will give them the “edge” in the world job market, to post-graduate students choosing a New Zealand English-speaking education to progress in their chosen field, our international students are building a global reputation.

Career Opportunities within New Zealand: Some of our international students, upon completion of their New Zealand qualification, have built great careers within New Zealand itself.

Qualifications to Ensure Students are “Work-Ready”: New Zealand qualifications are world-class. They are modern, desirable and practical – particularly in terms of the modern work place. Many of our international students have this in mind when they begin their New Zealand education.

Working in New Zealand after Graduation: For students and graduates interested in the career opportunities New Zealand offers, you can refer to https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas for information on work permits, New Zealand residency, etc.

Employment Options In New Zealand

If you are studying a three-year course, you are allowed to work during the summer holidays and up to 15 hours per week during the academic year. You will need a “variation of conditions” to your student permit. This is issued by the New Zealand Immigration Service. A fee may be charged.
These rules do not apply if you are a postgraduate student or need to get work experience in order to fulfil course requirements.

Taxes: Everybody who works in New Zealand must pay tax on what they earn.

Labour Legislation: Strict legislation spells out your responsibilities and those of your employer. Employers must not take advantage of or mistreat employees. There is a minimum adult wage, and regulations for holiday pay and health and safety in the workplace. There is no disparity of sexes. Men and women receive equal pay for doing the same job.

Job Hunting: Student Job Search is a national organisation that helps students find work. It has offices on tertiary institution campuses. For student jobs, such as working in a restaurant or bar, or doing manual labour, you could expect to earn about NZ$9 – $15 per hour before tax.

Work Permit In New Zealand

Undergraduate Students: Students who have completed their undergraduate degree and who receive an employment offer relevant to their degree can be entitled to a Work Permit of up to 2 years to work in the position offered.
Students undertaking long term tertiary studies in programmes of at least 2 years will have their student visas endorsed with a condition that they can work for up to 15 hours each week. However if these students wish to work full-time in the long summer holiday they must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service for a Variation of Terms to allow them to work. You do not need a job offer to obtain the Variation and can work in any job. Student normally earn NZ$8-NZ$10 per hour during part time work

Postgraduate Students: Students who have completed their postgraduate degree and who receive an employment offer relevant to their degree can be entitled to a Work Permit of up to 2 years to work in the position offered.
Students undertaking postgraduate programmes will have their student visas endorsed with a condition that they can work for up to 15 hours each week. However if these students wish to work full-time in the summer holiday they must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service for a Variation of Terms the Variation and can work in any job. Student normally earn NZ$8-NZ$10 per hour during part time work.