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New Zealand Education
The advantages of the education system in New Zealand to international students can not be over-emphasised; it is a system that offers an attractive and stimulating academic environment. A student can enter the New Zealand education system at any level. They can choose from eight state universities, five colleges of education, twenty-five state polytechnics and institutions of technology, four- hundred secondary schools and more than one-hundred private providers.
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New Zealand Education
Entry criteria
For secondary schools, the admission criteria normally includes English language proficiency and academic background plus any extra-curricular pursuits.
For tertiary institutions, the entry criteria normally includes English language proficiency and academic qualifications and background that determine your suitability for your preferred course.
Your qualifications may need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Besides your academic qualifications, your work experience and life experience may also be taken into consideration. This is called RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
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Applications and Enrolment deadlines
Schools and Universities advise students to start the application process early so as to allow them time to make preparations for their personal requirements.
On the other hand, tertiary institutions and secondary schools have different application and enrolment procedures and deadlines so it is advisable for those interested to consult with their preferred institution about the technicalities.
The chances of your application being successful are increased if it is submitted well before the deadline.
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New Zealand Education - English language requirements
English language requirements
The language of instruction at most New Zealand institutions is English and you may have to provide documentary evidence of language proficiency in any one of the following ways:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) band score of 6 with no band no less than 5.5
- A pass in the New Zealand bursary examination (NCEA Level 2)
- A pass in English in the GCE (General Certificate of Education) 'O' level examination
- A TOEFL (Princeton test of English as a foriegn language)
- Grade C3 or above in SP3 (Suli Pejaran Malaysia)
- Or some other English language proficiency test
The language requirements for schools may differ as they may also take beginners. English language schools offer tuition from beginners to advanced and private tuition can also be arranged.
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