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Admission requirements

An eligibility criterion for admission to various courses varies from university to university, which may be contacted for specific details. However, some basic requirements that are common are: Academic records-To meet the general requirement for admission you should have the International Baccalaureate (It is a two-year pre-university qualification for a diploma which is a recognized qualification for entry into higher education in all countries) or A level Exams by any of the examining bodies of the U.K.
You should have secured all A level passes at the same sitting. Competence in English: Most higher education institutions require competency in both spoken and written English. IEL TS qualifying score of 6.0 or 6.5 and a minimum of 550 marks in TOEFL is required.

On getting an offer
You must accept the offer by the date specified on the notification letter received from an institution. An offer of a place, however, does not necessarily guarantee the issuing of a student visa. Before accepting an offer from an institution, make sure that it meets the following requirements:

Private training establishments (PTEs) and Institutions including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education can only offer international students approved courses that are longer than three months and registered with the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The PTE/institution must be accredited by the NZQA to offer the course.

Entry requirements
For applying to enter New Zealand for study, you must complete the requirements for the issue of a student visa. You will be given the required forms by the New Zealand embassy (the visa issuing officer). Requirements for a student visa normally include:
(a) A written offer of a place which notifies you that you have been accepted by an educational institution in New Zealand to study there

(b) Receipt for payment of course fees (you are not required to produce the receipt before your application has been approved in principle) or evidence that you are exempt from course fees. For example, a New Zealand Government Scholarship.

(c) A completed and signed 'Application for Student Visa form' form, with a passport-size photograph. You will be required to pay a non­refundable student visa application.

(d) A guarantee of accommodation-a written assurance from an educational institution or other person that suitable residential accomodation is available to you in New Zealand.

(e) Your passport or certificate of identity, which must be valid for the     period of time for which you are applying to study.
(f) Evidence that funds are available for your maintenance throughout    your stay. One of the following four is acceptable as evidence:
A completed 'Sponsoring a student form, in which your sponsor   gives a financial undertaking that he or she can transfer to New Zealand  NZ$7,OOO a year-this amount is considered the minimum for a year's living expenses.

A letter from your educational institution conforming that your living costs have already been paid for as part of your fees.

.A bank document showing that funds of the amount required will be available to you in New Zealand ($1000 for each month of your stay for short term study, $10, 000 a year for long study. Latest information in this regard can be had from the embassy.)An award of a full New Zealand scholarship.

If you intend studying in New Zealand for more than 24 months you will need:

(a) Completed New Zealand Immigration Service medical and chest x- ray certificates.

(b) Character clearances, which must be two original character references (if under 17 years of age), or a local police clearance (if you are 17 or over). You will be advised of the procedure for obtaining these by the embassy.

All these documents are essential before a student visa is issued. When the New Zealand embassy overseas is satisfied that your application is complete and in order you will be issued a student visa.

You can be refused a visa or permit if: (a) you do not meet the entry requirements or (b) you are not a genuine applicant for a study visa or permit; or (c) you are a person to whom Section 7 of the Immigration Act 1987 applies and you do not have an exemption.

Student permits are issued to enable a person to undertake a particular course of study at a specified institution. Failure to do this may constitute a breach of the permit conditions, in which case the permit may be revoked. Educational institutions wishing to report students who have breached these conditions can do so.

Your dependents
Your dependents, who may include a spouse, de facto spouse, fiance (e) and children, may accompany you to New Zealand or may join you later. They must apply for the type of visa required, that is, visitor's, work or student. For school-aged dependents you will need to pay full fees to enrol them in primary and secondary courses.

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