Vocational study in New Zealand: an overview of study and immigration opportunities
New Zealand – home to Kiwi fruit – an island country with beautiful scenery and civilized and modern life. Renowned for its high quality comprehensive education system, advanced curricula and modern facilities, New Zealand is now an attractive destination for Vietnamese and international students. Students who decide to pursue their studies in New Zealand will have very good support from the government, especially with many learning opportunities with various courses and disciplines taught in colleges and universities. The school teaches a wide range of topics, including:
1. Reasons to study abroad in New Zealand
- High practical skills when studying abroad
If you feel unsuitable for a long program and a large amount of knowledge like university, please refer to the form of apprenticeship. Learning theory is always accompanied by practice at school. Moreover, the study is mainly focused on skill training, not research theory. Apprenticeship is perfect for someone who is active and interested in learning new knowledge at work like you.
- Can go to work right after graduation
Because of the characteristics of vocational training, possessing a diploma in hand means that you have for yourself most of the basic experience skills to be ready to work for a business. Vocational certificates are proof for skilled workers. This is also the reason employers always favor international students who graduated from vocational schools rather than university bachelors. They are satisfied with the speed of adapting to work without spending a lot of time training you from the basics. If you do not find a suitable job after graduation, do not worry, you will have a chance to find a good job. allowed to stay for 1-2 years automatically looking for a job after completion of the program.
- You can still study for master's and doctorate after graduating from vocational school
Studying abroad in New Zealand can be considered as a transitional step for you. It is a process that helps you to accumulate knowledge and financial resources to be ready for higher education. There are many master's programs in specialized fields at public universities. Tuition is also very reasonable, especially when you have a job and a relatively stable income after graduating from vocational school at hand. It is quite possible to progress to other levels or majors in the future.
- New Zealand is a developed country with a reliable quality of workmanship training
Along with Australia, New Zealand is the most developed country in Australia. The indicators of people, occupations and political security in the country are all at a stable level. In particular, the social welfare and policies for New Zealand citizens are also what many people want.
- Short study time, paid internship
To complete an academic level, with University, you have to take about 4 - 5 years depending on the discipline. However, with vocational training, Training period is 6 months- 2 years, only half of the undergraduate degree program. Especially, you can work part-time and can work after 2 months of enrollment. Another advantage of studying abroad in New Zealand is Trainees are paid 3,000 – 4,500 NZD/month for the management of hotels, restaurants, tourism, chefs, ... With this money, you can fully pay for all expenses used in studying and daily activities.
- There are many full scholarships for international students
In order to create conditions for Vietnamese students to have the opportunity to study abroad and reduce the cost burden, many schools at vocational training for New Zealand international students offer many attractive scholarship programs. In particular, typical English programs, scholarship packages from 50% to 100% of tuition fees. This is also the advantage that makes New Zealand vocational study increasingly attract a large number of international students.
2.New Zealand vocational training program
2.1. Training programs:
Vocational study in New Zealand has many similarities to Australia. The training programs you can choose from include:
- Vocational certificate I (Certificate): 4-6 months
- Vocational Certificate II & III: from 4-6 months
- Vocational certificate IV: 4-6 months
- College: 1-2 years
- Advanced College: 1.5-2 years
- Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year
2.2 Roadmap for vocational training in New Zealand
- At the end of grade 11 in Vietnam: learn vocational certificate 3 then learn to 4 vocational certificate or college = > advanced college = > bachelor if desired. Particularly in NZ, very few vocational schools accept students out of 11;
- At the end of 12th grade in Vietnam: learn vocational certificate 4 or college, or advanced college- optional => bachelor if desired or only stop at college / advanced college. Students can also study bachelor programs at schools with bachelor training;
- Vietnamese undergraduate students can study postgraduate certificate/diploma or master at vocational schools with training.
2.3 Regulations on overtime work and immigration when studying in New Zealand
- Students are allowed to work 20 hours / week while studying and work full-time during the holidays;
- 2 years if graduating from level 4-6 courses and non-level 7 courses outside Auckland area and 1 year if in Auckland area;
- Students are employed and settled in the form of skilled work when eligible.
- Opportunity to settle after 2-3 years working in Australia, New Zealand or other countries.
2.4 Conditions for studying in New Zealand
- Graduated from high school or higher.
- English proficiency: IELTS minimum 5.5
- Good academic results or above.
- Be financially capable while studying in New Zealand
- Have a good learning attitude
- Clean background
- Good health, free from infectious diseases
2.5 Financial proof
- Have enough money in Zealand (in your name or someone on your behalf).
- Someone who will pay you for your housing and living expenses (must prove this before you go to New Zealand)
- Sponsored by a New Zealander for housing and living expenses.
- Funded by a government agency in New Zealand through a grant program.
- Requirements for courses shorter than 9 months
2.6 Proof of finance with a shorter course of 9 months in New Zealand:
- NZ$1000/ month for the entire period of your stay in New Zealand.
- NZ$400/month, if you have paid off your rent (you will have to prove this before you go to New Zealand)
- A letter from your institution saying that rent and living expenses are already included in the package of tuition you paid
Proof of payment can be in the form of cash, a traveller's check, a bank draft or an international credit card with a credit line sufficient to cover the cost of living and renting in New Zealand.
2.7 Applications for overseas vocational training in New Zealand
- School transcripts/ transcripts of the last 2 school years;
- Graduation diploma or temporary graduation confirmation;
- English certificate- if you have one;
- - Passport;
- Work CV- if applying for a graduate program;
- Other academic achievements, extra-curricular activities- if you want to apply for a scholarship.
2.8 Overseas vocational training costs in New Zealand
- Intermediate and college level: 12,000 – 20,000 NZD/year
- University: 18,000 -22.000 NZD/year
- Postgraduate Training: 25,000 NZD/year
- Living expenses: 11,000 – 15,000 NZD/year
- Housing/ Dormitory Fee: 7,000 – 11,000 NZD/year
Source: Internet
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