New Zealand Education System
The New Zealand education system is diverse but still one of the world’s best, sustaining excellent standards in literacy, mathematics and the sciences as well as consistently receiving a high ranking when measured by global standards.
Higher Education
Higher education courses are taken by students leading to an advanced degree with the possibility of continuing their studies in New Zealand. There are three main types of higher education that lead to a Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree. At university, the teaching usually takes place in large group lectures as well as small group tutorials.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
A vocational education and training (VET) qualification provides a pathway to either joining the workforce or proceeding to university. There are numerous vocational training courses in a wide range of areas including art and media, business services, childcare, construction, information technology, manufacturing and rural industries, mining, transport and logistics, tourism and hospitality.
Pathway Programs
For international students there are a number of pathway programmes leading to higher education including foundation studies and English language preparation programmes. International students receive the extra support and help they need in order to succeed.
