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INTERNATIONAL     400 HOUR             2 YEAR
                  INTERNSHIPS          STAYBACK
PROGRAMME GUIDE
2020 - 2021
                  NURSING CAP         EXPERT
                  PROGRAMME           JOB ASSIST

                  REGIONAL          POST GRADUATE
                  SCHOLARSHIPS     PROGRAMME

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                                 Pouakai Tarns - Taranaki Maunga
                                          Taranaki, New Zealand
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME GUIDE 2020 - 2021 2 YEAR - STAYBACK - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Nau mai, haere mai,
    ki Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki.
                                                                                                                  Contents
    Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu,
                                                                                                                  3      Great Reasons to Study at WITT
    Bula, Namaste, Ni hao, Ciao, Hola, Guten Tag,
    Konnichiwa, Salve, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Salaam,                                                            4      Campus Locations
    Halito, Zdravo and Hello!
                                                                                                                  5      Our Campuses
    It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Western Institute of
    Technology at Taranaki (WITT), the leading provider of tertiary                                               6      Campus Life & Student Services
    education in Taranaki, where student success is our priority.
    In choosing WITT, you can expect a very warm welcome from
                                                                                                                  8      Work Options
    our dedicated tutors and support staff who are among the finest
                                                                                                                  9      Employment & Internships
    in the country. They are experts in their field, and driven to help
    you succeed and achieve your goals.                                                                           10     Our Schools
    Taranaki is a vibrant, thriving and innovative region with an
    enviable lifestyle. It is home to strong oil and gas, dairy and                                               11     English Language Requirements
    engineering sectors, and a rapidly growing tourism and events
    sector. In keeping with our strong relationship with the region’s                                             12     Accommodation
    business community, we pride ourselves on ensuring our
    courses are aligned to meet current workforce demand.                                                         13     Important & Essential Information
    Many of our programmes include relevant workplace internships
    enabling students to experience the 'working environment’ to
                                                                                                                  14     Programme Matrix
    compliment their course of study. This guide will give you an
                                                                                                                  15     More Information
    outline of the many programmes on offer, and ideas of what you
    can achieve at WITT – the possibilities are endless.                                                          15     Immigration Advice
                   John Snook
                   Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive
                                                                          Why WITT?                               16     How to Apply

                                                                             OVER 92%
                                                                             Successful programme
                                                                             completion rate

                                                                             400 HOUR INTERNSHIPS
                                                                             Many of our courses include
                                                                             up to 400 hours of workplace
                                                                             based placements

                                                                             ENTRY CRITERIA OPTIONS
                                                                             BACK LOGS PERMITTED
                                                                             WITT permits the use of back logs
                                                                             to achieve your entry requirements

                                                                             TARANAKI HAS THE 2ND
                                                                             HIGHEST GDP PER CAPITA
                                                                             IN NEW ZEALAND
                                                                             $70,863 as at March 2019             Please refer to the individual programme details
                                                                                                                  on the website for the most accurate information
                                                                                                                  or contact international@witt.ac.nz
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Great reasons to
                                                                                                                       study at WITT
                                                                                                                       Government owned                                                      Internships
                                                                                                                       WITT is owned by the New Zealand                                      Many of our programmes include internships
                                                                                                                       Government.                                                           where you gain valuable experience and make
                                                                                                                                                                                             important connections.
                                                                                                                       Teachers who make a difference
                                                                                                                       Launching or extending your career begins with                        Study for real jobs in
                                                                                                                       a positive, engaging study experience.                                real industries
                                                                                                                       Whatever path you are taking, that's just what
                                                                                                                                                                                             All programmes have a practical focus.
                                                                                                                       you will get by working with our dedicated and
                                                                                                                                                                                             Everything you learn will give you the skills to
                                                                                                                       talented teachers, and enjoying our
                                                                                                                                                                                             work in your chosen field. We work closely with
                                                                                                                       welcoming campuses.
                                                                                                                                                                                             industry partners to ensure that what we are
                                                                                                                                                                                             teaching is what they are looking for when you
                                                                                                                       Second safest place in the world                                      graduate. Throughout your study, you will gain
                                                                                                                       New Zealand is one of the safest and friendliest                      insights into real industries by hearing directly
                                                                                                                       places. In 2019 we were named the world's                             from our industry partners.
                                                                                                                       second most peaceful country by the Global
                                                                                                                       Peace Index, and the world's least corrupt
                                                                                                                       country by Transparency International's
                                                                                                                                                                                             NZQA Category Two provider
                                                                                                                       Corruption Perception Index.                                          For more details see nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/
                                                                                                                       The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019                                     provider-reports/6017.pdf
                                                                                                                       New Zealand is one of the top five most
                                                                                                                       peaceful countries in the world along with                            Up-to-date range of study
                                                                                                                       Iceland, Portugal, Austria and Denmark.                               Our range of graduate diplomas, degrees and
                                                                                                                                                                                             certificates are delivered using up-to-date
                                                                                                                       Over 300 international students                                       techniques and knowledge, and in line with
                                                                                                                       WITT's international student community is                             industry standards. We work with the New
                                                                                                                       growing, and our students have achieved a                             Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and
                                                                                                                       programme completion rate of over 92%.                                industry leaders to keep our curriculum fresh
                                                                                                                                                                                             and relevant.
                                                                                                                       Small class sizes
                                                                                                                       Small classes provide support as needed to                            Student-centred education
                                                                                                                       complete your programme of choice.                                    New Zealand is ranked the best in the world
                                                                                                                                                                                             at preparing students for the future by The
                                                                                                                       Cost of living                                                        Economist Intelligence Unit. New Zealand
                                                                                                                       The cost of living and accommodation in                               education helps students develop employability
                                                                                                                       Taranaki is considerably cheaper than in bigger                       skills such as critical thinking, flexibility,
                                                                                                                       cities such as Auckland, Wellington                                   innovation, communication, and teamwork.
    WITT IS "AHEAD OF THE                                   88% of WITT’s international
                                                            students are satisfied overall
                                                                                                 NZ ITP benchmark      or Christchurch.
                                                                                                 87%
    NZ ITP BENCHMARK"                                       with their experience

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER -                       82% of international students        NZ ITP benchmark
    ISB SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE                                 would recommend WITT                 75%
    Library service (100%);
    Safety, Support overall (both 96%);                   WITT is well ahead of the NZ ITP benchmark in                Regional Scholarship - Study in New Plymouth to qualify.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    $2,000 Regional
    Academics’ English, Arrival overall, Multicultural,   many areas, particularly cost related elements such          Regional scholarship is for programmes of one year or more (first year),
    Meeting staff, Registration (all 95%);
                                                                                                                       offered in New Plymouth, i.e. does not apply to Hamilton or Auckland.        Scholarship for 2020 Intakes
                                                          as; Value for money (+10%), Recommendation
    Bank account, Local orientation,                      (+7%), Living cost, Accommodation Support and
    Home friends (Living) (all 94%)
    Plus many other elements 90%+.
                                                          Support overall (all +6%).
                                                          Extract from i-graduate International Student 2019 report.
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Campus locations                                                                                              Auckland
                                                                                                                                                     Our campuses
                                                                                                                    Hamilton

                                                                                                        New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                      Rotorua

                                                                                                                                         Napier
                                                                                                                                                       New Plymouth
                                                                                Main Cities
                                                                                                                                                       Our main campus is located on Bell Street
                                                                                                                                                       in Welbourn, New Plymouth. This is where
                                                                                                                                 Wellington
                                                                                WITT Campuses                                                          most of our classes are held and where
                                                                                                                                                       most of our student support services are
                                                                                                                                                       based.
                                                                                                                  Christchurch
                                                                                                                                                       Facilities include a student run café,
                                                                                                                                                       modern commericial kitchen, library,
                                                                                                                                                       student run hairdressing and beauty salon,
                                                                                                                                                       student support services, health and

    Meet our
                                                                                                        Dunedin
                                                                                                                                                       wellness centre, updated computer suites,
                                                                                                                                                       and learning resource centre all designed
                                                                                                                                                       to help you enjoy your time at WITT and
                                                                                                                                                       achieve your study goals.

    international team
    The International Students' Centre staff are here to              You can find the team here:
    help students with general advice, accommodation,                 The Reception and Administration building
    course applications, enrolments, fee payments, visa               20 Bell Street, New Plymouth
    assistance and medical insurance. They also arrange               Telephone +64 6 757 3100
    cultural events during the year and provide extra                 Email international@witt.ac.nz
    support for students under the age of 18.                         24/7 phone +64 27 466 0412
                                                                      For more information on WITT’s student support
                                                                      services visit witt.ac.nz

               Carol Allen                                                                                   Aakriti Nahar
               International Director                           Glenys Bridgeman
                                                                                                             International Administrator
                                                                International Administrator
               c.allen@witt.ac.nz                                                                            Hindi and English speaker
                                                                g.bridgeman@witt.ac.nz
               +64 27 506 3398                                                                               a.nahar@witt.ac.nz

                                        Robyn Harvey                                   Jo Syme
                                        International Student                          Industry Placement &
                                        Liaison Officer                                Employment Coordinator
                                        r.harvey@witt.ac.nz                            j.syme@witt.ac.nz

                                                                                                                                                  Hamilton                                          Auckland
                                                                                       Gemma Marriot
                                        Jill Warner                                    Pastoral Care Coordinator
                                        Programme Coordinator                          NZIHT
                                        NZIHT                                          Tagalog, Bisaya, Chavacano &
                                        jill@nziht.co.nz                               Spanish speaker                                            Our Hamilton campus - NZIHT - is one of           Our Auckland campus is centrally located
                                                                                       g.marriot@nziht.co.nz                                      the largest providers of civil engineering,       and provides English language courses.
                                                                                                                                                  technical and skills training in New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Level 3,
                                        Paramdip Singh                                 Kingsley Wang                                              NZIHT is fully owned by WITT and is located       238-242 Queen Street,
                                        Senior Advisor                                 Regional Director
                                                                                                                                                  in the heart of Hamilton city.                    Auckland City Central
                                        International                                  China
                                        Punjabi, Hindi                                 Mandarin and English speaker                               500 Victoria Street,
                                        and English speaker                            k.wang@witt.ac.nz
                                                                                                                                                  Hamilton
                                        paramdip@witt.ac.nz                            +64 22 540 9200 (NZ)
                                        +64 21 190 4107 (NZ)                           +86 139 988 21195 (CHN)                                    nziht.co.nz

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Campus life and
                                                                                                                                                                                       With more than
                                                                                                                                                                                       5,000 students
                                                                                                                                                                                       choosing to
    student services                                                                                                                                                                   study at WITT,
                                                                                                                                                                                       we offer a range
    Make new friends, research at our library, grab a bite to eat or relax                                                                                                             of services and
    in the common areas. Find it all here.                                                                                                                                             facilities to help
                                                                                                                                                                                       each and every
    Study support                       Health services &                   Gym                                Cafes & Restaurants                Garage Café                          student achieve
                                                                                                                                                  A cafe run by students for
    Want some help with study?          counseling                          The newly revamped gym is          Te Kāuta Café                      everyone to enjoy! Garage Cafe       success and be
    Our dedicated team at Te Whare                                          a large modern space with                                             is the place to get great value
    Mātauranga (Learning Resource
                                        Te Puna Manaaki (Health &
                                        Wellness Centre) provides health    new equipment, group fitness
                                                                                                               Our newly revamped student
                                                                                                               space and café, Te Kāuta, is one   coffee and snacks, prepared by       their best.
    Centre) can help you with study,    and medical care, counseling        classes, new changing facilities                                      hospitality students and baristas-
                                                                                                               of the best places on campus.
    research skills and give you tips   and chaplaincy free to WITT         and secure bag storage. FREE                                          in-training.
                                                                                                               With a variety of seating areas,
    on how to prepare for exams         students (prescription fees still   membership is available for all
                                                                                                               games, table tennis, xbox and
    and assignments. We have            apply). If you need support, are    students.
    dedicated literacy and numeracy
                                                                                                               the popular café itself, this is   Free bus
                                        experiencing any barriers to                                           the place to eat, connect and
    staff on hand as well. Just come    your learning, feeling unwell on                                                                          WITT students travel free on all
                                                                                                               recharge.
    and ask the friendly staff in       campus, or just need a listening                                                                          city buses in New Plymouth.
    the Learning Resource Centre        ear then come and see one
    (based in the Library).                                                                                    Impressions Restaurant
                                        of the friendly staff at Te Puna
                                                                                                               Come to WITT's training
                                        Manaaki.
                                                                                                               restaurant, Impressions, for
    Career & job support                                                                                       high-quality food and drinks at
    We can help you find the course
                                        Computer lab                                                           great prices. Our chef students
    that is right for you, help you     Updated computer labs are                                              prepare three-course meals,
    build your employability. We can    available for students to use                                          lunches and degustation dinners
    also assist you in finding part-    at any time. With over 200                                             which are not to be missed!
    time work while you study, or a     computers across campus there
    full-time job once you finish.      is always a place to get your       Hair & Beauty salon
                                        assignments done!
                                                                            One of the benefits of being
    Free Wifi                                                               a WITT student is that you
                                                                            can take advantage of cheap
    We offer FREE Wifi to all
                                                                            hair and beauty treatments.
    students on campus.
                                                                            Our on-campus training salon,
                                                                            Industrie, offers cut-price
                                                                            services by students with
                                                                            guidance by their expert tutors.

                                                                            Multiculturalism
                                                                            Many of our students (and staff)
                                                                            come from different parts of the
                                                                            world, giving our campus a rich
                                                                            diversity that we are proud of.
                                                                            We enjoy celebrating cultural
                                                                            events such as Chinese New
                                                                            Year, Diwali, Dashain Festival
                                                                            and more.

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Work options while you study                                                                                Employment
    You may be eligible to work up to                       Internships                                         and internships
    20 hours a week and full-time                           Many of our programmes include internships
                                                            where you gain valuable experience and can
    during holidays.                                        make important connections.
                                                                                                                Building on the strong relationships
    Minimum wage is NZD$18.90 per hour                                                                          between WITT and local businesses, our
                                                            Job assist
    from 1 April 2020.
                                                            We have dedicated staff here to help you with CV    WITT Industry Placement & Employment
                                                            writing and all the skills you need to gain part-
                                                            time and full-time work.
                                                                                                                Coordinator Jo Syme helps students make an
                                                                                                                impact in Taranaki workplaces.
                                                            100% student employment rate
                                                                                                                Jo liaises with businesses in the region, connecting them with students for industry placements
                                                            WITT’s international students enjoyed a 100%
                                                                                                                and part-time work.
                                                            employment rate and the opportunity to gain
                                                            New Zealand work experience and earn extra          Students in WITT’s Bachelor of Applied Management and Graduate Diploma programmes
                                                            money over teaching breaks.                         complete 200 to 400 hours unpaid placements in local businesses, where they work in an area
                                                                                                                associated with their area of specialisation and also undertake an indepth project on a relevant
                                                                                                                organisational problem or issue.

                                                                                                                Here are some of the organisations who have recently offered internship projects to WITT
                                                                                                                students. Note: this is to give potential students an idea of the industries they MAY be able to

    When you graduate two or three                                                                              work with.

                                                                                                                Fonterra                           Powerco                           Egmont Honey
    years stayback                                                                                              Co-operative Group
                                                                                                                New Zealand’s largest
                                                                                                                                                   Powerco is New Zealand’s
                                                                                                                                                   largest electricity distributor
                                                                                                                                                                                     A successful family owned
                                                                                                                                                                                     business exporting products all
                                                                                                                company, Fonterra is a             in terms of network length        over the world. Egmont Honey
    You may be eligible to apply for a                                                                          multinational dairy co-operative   (28,000km) and has the second     won the Taranaki Business of
                                                                                                                                                   largest number of electricity     the Year Award in 2018.
    two or three year post-study work visa.                                                                     owned by New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                   connections (336,000). The
                                                                                                                farmers. The company is
    You may be eligible to apply:                                                                               responsible for approximately      company also has the second       Carac Group
                                                                                                                30% of the world's dairy exports   largest gas distribution
    - Level 7 Bachelor's degree or higher                                                                                                                                            Advanced Engineering for
                                                                                                                and with revenue exceeding         network (5815km) and the
      3 year post-study work visa.                                                                                                                                                   New Zealand with fibre lasers,
                                                                                                                NZ$20 billion, is New Zealand's    second highest number of
                                                                                                                                                                                     water jets, plasma cutters and
    - Graduate Diploma or another Level 7 qualification                                                         largest company.                   gas connections (107,000). It
                                                                                                                                                                                     CNC services. Winner – Buy NZ
      2 year post-study work visa                                                                                                                  is one of only two dual-energy
                                                                                                                                                                                     Made Award 2017 in innovation,
    - Level 4, 5 or 6                                                                                                                              distributors in the country.
                                                                                                                La Nuova                                                             success and manufacturing.
      2 year post-study work visa
                                                                                                                Apparelmaster                      Howard Wright
    Criteria Includes:                                                                                                                             Innovative design, research and
                                                                                                                                                                                     New Plymouth
                                                                                                                An established family owned
    - Studying outside Auckland                                                                                 company with a plant               development of medical beds       District Council
    - Successfully completing your qualification(s)                                                             processing huge volumes of         and stretchers                    The Local District Government
      by 31 December 2021                                                                                       product each day, La Nuova                                           Council who make decisions
                                                                                                                offers for hire a huge range       First Gas                         for and on behalf of the
    If you complete your qualification after 31 December                                                        of work overalls and other                                           local community and sets
    2021, the length of your visa will be the same as for                                                       protective clothing, table and     New Zealand's largest gas         the district's overall strategic
    people who studied in Auckland.                                                                             bed linen, backed                  network with 2,504 kms of         direction.
                                                                                                                up by a comprehensive              high pressure gas transmission
    For more information:                                                                                       laundering programme.              pipes and 4,800 kms of gas
                                                                                                                                                   distribution pipes in the
    Visit www.immigration.govt.nz or call 0508 558 855                                                                                             North Island.

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Our schools                                                                                                                 English language
       WITT is made up of four academic schools. Our schools bring together                                                        requirements
       programmes that share common objectives and similar study offerings,
                                                                                                                                   See NZQA's table http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table
       and each is dedicated to providing excellent outcomes for students and
       strong links with relevant industries.                                                                                                                                  PROGRAMME LEVEL AND REQUIRED OUTCOME 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Post-graduate Diploma
                                  School of Māori Enterprise, Business & Technology                                                                                                                                                              Certificate or Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 or Post-graduate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Certificate at Level 8
                                  Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki                                                                       Internationally                                                                                                     at Level 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Bachelor Honours
                                  This school comprises programmes relating to Māori Enterprise, Te Reo, Administration, English    recognised           Certificate at Level 3         Certificate at Level 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Certificate or Diploma      Diploma or degree at           Degree at Level 8
                                                                                                                                    proficiency                                                                              at Level 5                 Level 7
                                  Language, Business, Management and Information Technology.                                                                                                                                                                                    Master’s Degree at
                                                                                                                                    tests                                                                                                        Graduate Certificate or             Level 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Diploma at Level 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Doctoral Degree at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Level 10

                                  School of Engineering, Energy & Infrastructure                                                                        General or Academic            General or Academic            Academic score of 5.5      Academic score of 6 with     Academic score of 6.5
                                  Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki                                                                       IELTS test2         score of 5 with no band        score of 5.5 with no band      with no band score lower   no band score lower          with no band score lower
                                  This school comprises programmes relating to Engineering, NZIHT (New Zealand Institute of                             score lower than 5             score lower than 5             than 5                     than 5.5                     than 6

                                  Highway Technology), Infrastructure Works, and Energy, Oil and Gas.
                                                                                                                                    TOEFL Paper-
                                                                                                                                    based Test (pBT)
                                                                                                                                    where the test      Score of 500 (with an          Score of 530 (with an          Score of 550 (with an      Score of 550 (with an        Score of 590 (with an
                                                                                                                                    was carried         essay score of 4 TWE)          essay score of 4.5 TWE)        essay score of 5 TWE)      essay score of 5 TWE)        essay score 5.5 TWE)
                                  School of Trade Training, Primary & Creative Industries                                           out prior to 1
                                  Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki                                                                       October 2017
                                  This school comprises programmes relating to Art & Design, Primary Industries (Agriculture,
                                  Pest Control, Forestry, Horticulture), Trades Training (Automotive, Construction, Electrical,     TOEFL Internet-     Score of 35 (with a            Score of 46 (with a            Score of 46 (with a        Score of 60 (with a          Score of 79 (with a
                                  Mechanical, Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying) and Hospitality.                                based test (iBT)    writing score of 14)           writing score of 14)           writing score of 14)       writing score of 18)         writing score of 21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 B2 First, or B2 First for
                                                                                                                                    Cambridge           B2 First or B2 First for       B2 First or B2 First for       B2 First or B2 First for                                C1 Advanced or C2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 schools, or C1 Advanced,
                                                                                                                                                        s chools with a score of       schools with a score of        schools with a score of                                 Proficiency with a score
                                  School of Nursing, Health & Wellness                                                              English
                                                                                                                                                        154. No less than 154 in       162. No less than 154 in       162. No less than 154 in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 or C2 Proficiency with a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              of 176. No less than 169
                                                                                                                                    Qualifications                                                                                               score of 169. No less than
                                  Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki                                                                                           each skill;                    each skill;                    each skill;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 162 in each skill;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in each skill;

                                  This school comprises programmes relating to Nursing, Healthcare, Beauty, Hairdressing,
                                  Makeup, Foundation Studies, Fitness and Mental Health and Wellbeing.                                                  Minimum of Grade C or          Minimum of Grade C or          Minimum of Grade C or      Minimum of Grade C or        Minimum of Grade C+ or
                                                                                                                                    OET
                                                                                                                                                        200 in all sub-tests           200 in all sub-tests           200 in all sub-tests       200 in all sub-tests         300 in all sub-tests

                                                                                                                                    NZCEL3                                                                            a) Level 4 (General) or
                                                                                                                                                        a) Level 3 (General) or                                                                                               a) Level 5 (Academic) or
                                                                                                                                                                                       a) Level 3 (Academic)          (Workplace)                a) Level 4 (Academic)
                                                                                                                                    a) Expiring         (Workplace)                                                                                                           (Professional)
                                                                                                                                                                                       b) Level 3 (Applied)           b) Level 4 (General) or    b) Level 4 (Academic)
                                                                                                                                                        b) Level 3 (General)                                                                                                  b) Level 5
                                                                                                                                    b) Current                                                                        (Employment)

                                                                                                                                    Pearson Test        PTE (Academic) score of        PTE (Academic) score of        PTE (Academic) score of    PTE (Academic) score of      PTE (Academic) score of
                                                                                                                                    of English          36 with no band score          42 with no band score          42 with no band score      50 with no band score        58 with no band score
                                                                                                                                    (Academic)          lower than 36                  lower than 36                  lower than 36              lower than 42                lower than 50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      B2 Communicator IESOL                                   with HIGH PASS and no
                                                                                                                                                        B1 Achiever IESOL              B2 Communicator IESOL                                     C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (LRWS) with HIGH PASS                                   less than Pass in each
                                                                                                                                    LanguageCert        (LRWS) with PASS and no        (LRWS) with PASS and no                                   with PASS and no less
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and no less than Pass in                                skill or C2 Mastery IESOL
                                                                                                                                                        less than Pass in each skill   less than Pass in each skill                              than Pass in each skill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      each skill                                              (LRWS) with PASS and no
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              less than Pass in each skill

                                                                                                                                                        ISE I with no less than        ISE II with no less than       ISE II with no less than   ISE II with no less than     ISE III with no less than
                                                                                                                                    Trinity ISE
                                                                                                                                                        distinction in any band        pass in any band               merit in any band          merit in any band            pass in any band

                                                                                                                                   Note 1 The listed outcomes represent the minimum scores or grades for each test or qualification that qualify a student for enrolment at each
                                                                                                                                   programme level. Students with higher scores or grades than required for a particular programme level may still enrol at that level. Where the entry
                                                                                                                                   requirements for a programme are for a higher English proficiency outcome than is listed in the relevant row of the Table for the programme level in
                                                                                                                                   which the student is being enrolled, the student must meet that higher level.
                                                                                                                                   Note 2 IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
                                                                                                                                   Note 3 New versions of some NZCEL qualifications, and in some cases new qualifications, were published on 13 June 2017. These are intended to
                                                                                                                                   replace pre-existing versions and qualifications, which have been given expiring status until discontinued on 31 December 2019.
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Accommodation
                                                     Homestay                  new plymouth only
                                                     Homestay offers a welcoming, caring family living environment, which can ease the
                                                     adjustment of living in a new country with different food, language and customs.
                                                     • Experience living with a New Zealand family. Homestay accommodation is
                                                       particularly suitable for students who are studying English Language.
                                                     • Two meals each day, and includes a private bedroom, study facilities, bed linen
                                                       and towels (e.g. sheets and blankets) and laundry facilities. Homestay costs                Important information
                                                       do not include personal items such as toothpaste, shampoo and toiletries.
                                                       The costs of telephone calls to overseas countries are the responsibility of the            International Registration Fee                                 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
      full board
                                                       student and arrangements must be made with the host families for all toll calls.            One-off Registration Fee: NZD$250.                             RPL recognises that you may have learned from previous
      NZD$280 per week                               • Homestay is assessed and monitored by WITT and is 'WITT approved'
                                                                                                                                                   Textbooks and associated materials are additional to the       experiences such as:
      (includes 2 meals a day) own bedroom             accommodation.
                                                                                                                                                   tuition fee and are an estimate only.                          • Formal courses and qualifications
      (APPLICATION FEE IS NZD$150)
                                                                                                                                                   New Plymouth Airport pickup FREE (Subject to at least 3        • On-the-job training
                                                                                                                                                   working days notice of arrival details).                       • Work experience
     On campus                   new plymouth only                                                                                                 Homestay application fee: NZD$150.                             • Life experience/learning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Self-instruction/informal
     Te Henui Lodge provides modern, spacious, secure apartment-style                                                                              International Medical Insurance
     accommodation facilities.                                                                                                                     Travel and medical insurance is compulsory for international   You should lodge your application for RPL when you arrive
                                                                                                                                                   students studying in New Zealand. A provision for the          in New Zealand, with the department concerned before
     • Located on campus, you’ll have convenient access to the library, and all the                                                                                                                               your course starts. Please note that you will be required
       attractions of the central city within easy walking distance. Te Henui Lodge                                                                premium for travel and medical insurance will be included
                                                                                                                                                   within your Offer of a Place. Insurance must be from the       to pay a fee to registry when you apply for RPL, except for
       offers great opportunities to practice your English, make friends and learn                                                                                                                                cross credits.
       about New Zealand culture.                                                                                                                  period of your enrolment until the expiry of the Student
     • Rooms include bathroom (toilet, basin and shower ensuite) with queen or                                                                     Visa, unless departing New Zealand earlier.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
       single beds, fridge / wardrobe / study desk / central heating. Phone and
                                                                                                                                                   Photocopying & Printing                                        Application Fee NZD$10 per credit (to a maximum of
       internet connections available (fees apply).
                                                                                                                                                   You will be issued with a student ID card after enrolment.     		               NZD$450 unless otherwise approved by
     • Swipe card access, large commercial standard kitchen, café style eating areas;
                                                                                                                                                   You have the option of being able to credit your card with     		               Director of School)
       TV Room complete with large screen TV and satellite TV; comfortable lounge
       areas, coin operated washing machines and driers. Security cameras operate.
                                                                                                       from   NZD$180                              money for photocopying, and printing. Photocopiers are         Cross credits       No fee
     • WITT cannot guarantee rooms will be available. We strongly recommend booking                    per person per week                         located around the campus.
       as soon as possible to secure a place.                                                          single room with ensuite bathroom
     • Linen and food not included. Residents must be over 18 years of age and not                                                                 Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
       suitable for families.
                                                                                                                                                   WITT observes and is bound by the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016. Copies of the
     • Not assessed or monitored by WITT.
                                                                                                                                                   Code are available from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website at www.nzqa.govt.nz

                                                                                                                  Don't forget to tell us your
     HOW TO BOOK AT TE HENUI LODGE                                                                               arrival details at least three
                                                                                                                                                   Essential information
                                                                                                               working days before arriving to
     • Email Te Henui Lodge stay@tehenuilodge.co.nz to book your
                                                                                                              arrange your free New Plymouth
       accommodation. You will receive an email confirming your reservation.                                                                       Accident Insurance                                             Refunds
                                                                                                                airport or bus station pick up.
                                                                                                                                                   The Accident Compensation Corporation provides                 It is important that you read WITT’s Refund Policy
     • For further enquiries please phone +64 6 758 0431 or visit                                             Note: NZIHT Hamilton does not        accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents,    contained in the International Enrolment form. There is
       www.tehenuilodge.co.nz                                                                                     provide airport pickup.          and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still       no right to a refund of fees if you change your mind about
                                                                                                                                                   be liable for all other medical and related costs.             studying at WITT.
                                                                                                                                                   Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at
                                                                                                                                                   www.acc.co.nz                                                  Visas and Immigration
                                                     Private rental (flatting)                                                                     Eligibility for Health Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Immigration New Zealand currently require a student to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  have evidence of NZ$15,000 to cover living expenses for
                                                     Live independently by renting an apartment or share a house with others.                      Most international students are not entitled to publicly       each year of study, or $1,250 per month, plus a return
                                                                                                                                                   funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive    ticket to their home country.
                                                     • Have your own room or share with other students. Flats are usually
                                                                                                                                                   medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for     Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights
                                                       unfurnished. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared.
                                                                                                                                                   the full cost of that treatment.                               to employment in New Zealand while studying, and
                                                     • Rent is paid per room with all other expenses (food, power, telephone and
                                                                                                                                                   Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health         reporting requirements are available from Immigration
                                                       internet) along with cooking and cleaning shared.
                                                                                                                                                   services are available through the Ministry of Health, and     New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website www.
                                                     • If you choose this type of accommodation, you will need to find your own
                                                                                                                                                   can be viewed on their website at www.health.govt.nz           immigration.govt.nz
                                                       rental property. Download this useful guide “Renting and You - a guide to the
      from
                                                       law about renting” www.tenancy.govt.nz/starting-a-tenancy/new-to-tenancy/
                                                                                                                                                   Medical and Travel Insurance
      NZD$120 - $180 per week                          information-for-new-tenants/. This booklet is available in eight languages -
                                                                                                                                                   International students (including group students) must
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  General Living Expenses in New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prices listed below are approximate only.
                                                       English, Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Cook Islands.
                                                                                                                                                   have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance
      shared independent accommodation
                                                     Please note that flats are not WITT assessed accommodation and flatting is not                                                                               Food                $80 - $150 per week
                                                                                                                                                   while in New Zealand.
      NZD$190 per week                               an option for students under 18 years of age.                                                                                                                Local bus fares
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Movies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FREE to WITT New Plymouth students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $14.50 (student) (cheaper on Tuesdays!)
      (no food) own bedroom                          sorted.org.nz/guides/going-flatting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Restaurant dinner   $15 to $80 pp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Laundry             $2-4 per load
     FEES ARE QUOTED IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. All fees are correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change.
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Programme Matrix                                                                                                                                         Regional Scholarship - Study in New Plymouth to qualify.
                                                                                                                                                                Regional scholarship is for programmes of one year or more (first year),
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $2,000 Regional
       2020 International Fees                                                                                                                                  offered in New Plymouth, i.e. does not apply to Hamilton or Auckland.                    Scholarship for 2020 Intakes

     PROGRAMME NAME                                                                                                                                            LEVEL                   DURATION                     INTAKE                                    TUITION FEES            CAMPUS
     BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
     New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting or
                                                                        •   Leading to Bachelor Applied Management                                                       5                       1 year                   Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021               $17,000             New Plymouth
     Leadership and Management)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $17,000 year 1
     New Zealand Diploma in Business & Bachelor of Applied Management
                                                                        •   Includes Industry project (up to 400 hours workplace based)                                  7                      3 years                   Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021            $15,000 year 2         New Plymouth
     (Combined)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $13,000 year 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $17,000 year 1
                                                                        •   Includes Industry project (up to 400 hours workplace based)
     Bachelor of Applied Management                                     •   CPA and CAANZ accredited
                                                                                                                                                                         7                      3 years                   Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021            $15,000 year 2         New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $13,000 year 3
     Graduate Diploma in Accounting                                     •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                       Nov 2020, Mar 2021                     $19,500             New Plymouth
     Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems                   •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021                $19,500             New Plymouth
     Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management*                        •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                       Nov 2020, Mar 2021                     $19,500             New Plymouth
     Graduate Diploma in Human Resources                                •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                       Nov 2020, Mar 2021                     $19,500             New Plymouth
     Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management           •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                   Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021               $19,500             New Plymouth
                                                                        •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)
     Graduate Diploma in Project Management                             •   May lead toward PMP & CAPM
                                                                                                                                                                         7                       1 year                   Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021               $19,500             New Plymouth

     Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management                        •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                       Nov 2020 , Mar 2021                    $19,500             New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $25,000 Less
     Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Science*               •   Includes industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  8                       1 year                       Nov 2020 , Mar 2021              introductory $5,000       New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               scholarship for 2021
     Master of Applied Management ***                                   • Specialise in Accounting, Human Resources, Operations & Production
                                                                          Management, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Business
     Can be completed as PG Dip in Applied Info Science                   Information Systems, Applied Information Science, Supply Chain Management
                                                                                                                                                                         9                     1.5 years                      Nov 2020 , Mar 2021                    $30,000             New Plymouth
     + further 6 months study.                                          • Includes industry project (up to 450 hours workplace based)
     CONSTRUCTION
     New Zealand Diploma in Construction with strand in                 • Become a skilled and competent Construction Management Technician or                                                                                                                    $21,000 year 1
                                                                          Quantity Surveyor
                                                                                                                                                                         6                      2 years                  Sep 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021                                    New Plymouth
     Quantity Surveying*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $16,000 year 2
     ENGINEERING
     New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)                    •   Dublin Accord signatory                                                                                                                                                               $21,000 year 1
                                                                        •   Engineering NZ Accreditation
                                                                                                                                                                         6                      2 years                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021                                    New Plymouth
     - may pathway to B.Eng Tech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $16,000 year 2
     New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)                         •   Dublin Accord signatory                                                                                                                                                               $21,000 year 1
                                                                        •   Engineering NZ Accreditation
                                                                                                                                                                         6                      2 years                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021                                    New Plymouth
     - may pathway to B.Eng Tech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $16,000 year 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $21,000 year 1
     Bachelor of Engineering Technology*                                •   Engineering NZ Accreditation                                                                 7                      3 years                             Mar 2021                      $21,000 year 2         New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $21,000 year 3
                                                                        •   Tuition fees include course notes in electronic format
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Nov 2020, Feb 2021,                                          Hamilton
     Graduate Diploma Engineering (Highways)                            •   Meets INZ’s current criteria of eligibility to apply for                                     7                       1 year                                                              $22,500
                                                                            Partnership Work Visa                                                                                                                            April 2020 (NP), Jul 2021                                 New Plymouth NEW
     HOSPITALITY

                                                                        •   Includes New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) L5 (Cookery Strand)
                                                                                                                                                                                                2 years                                                           $19,000 year 1
     Diploma in Professional Cookery (International)                    •   Includes 100 hour internship/workplace based
                                                                                                                                                                         5              (delivered over 18 months              Sep 2020, Feb 2021                                        New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                               fast-tracked)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $14,500 year 2
     Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management*                        •   Includes Industry project (up to 300 hours workplace based)                                  7                       1 year                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021                $19,500             New Plymouth
     NURSING
                                                                        •   Extensive clinical placements during study                                                                                                                                            $21,000 year 1
     Bachelor of Nursing                                                •   WITT students have a 100% pass rate in NZ State Finals                                       7                      3 years              Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Feb 2021, Nov 2021       $21,000 year 2         New Plymouth
                                                                            2017, 2018 & 2019 (National pass rate 82.86%)                                                                                                                                         $21,000 year 3
                                                                        •   Complete a Competency Assessment Programme to obtain your nursing                                                                            Jul 2020, Aug 2020, Oct 2020,
     CAP (Competency Assessment Programme)                                  registration in New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                         7                      9 weeks                                                              $15,000             New Plymouth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Jan 2021, March 2021
     ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDY PREPARATION
     New Zealand Certificate in Study & Career Preparation              •   For those intending to study at level 4 or above                                             4                     15 weeks                        Jul 2020, Mar 2021                     $9,750             New Plymouth
                                                                        •   For study at level 6 or 7 that needs Academic English skills, then NZCEL level 4                                                                                                   FREE in NP in 2020        New Plymouth
     New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)                 provides the English language pathway to attain it with confidence
                                                                                                                                                                         4                     15 weeks                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $7,000 in Auckland          Auckland
                                                                        •   This programme is suitable for people who have some knowledge of English                                                                                                           FREE in NP in 2020        New Plymouth
     New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied)                  and/or have been studying
                                                                                                                                                                         3                     15 weeks                  Jul 2020, Nov 2020, Mar 2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $7,000 in Auckland          Auckland
     English Language Study Tours                                                                                                                                        -                         -                             Rolling Intake                 Individually priced      New Plymouth
     BEAUTY THERAPY
                                                                        •   To be delivered in conjunction with level 5 Diploma (below).
     New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy                          •   Practical experience in campus salon/learn facial and skin care services
                                                                                                                                                                         4                       1 year                        Jul 2020, Mar 2021                    $17,000             New Plymouth
                                                                        •   Practical experience in campus salon/option to sit the
     New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy                                  International CIDESCO diploma
                                                                                                                                                                         5                       1 year                             Mar 2021                         $15,000             New Plymouth

     For full details see witt.ac.nz/international                                                                                                             Refer to English language table.                                 * Pending NZQA approval | *** Under development, pending NZQA approval.
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How to pay
     Electronic bank transfer to:
     Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ)
     New Plymouth Branch
     Account Number: 01-0707-0253001-00
     Swift Code: ANZBNZ22
     (Please use family name and date of birth as reference)

     Bank fees may apply. Please ensure that your
     remittance includes any applicable bank fees.
     For more options on how to pay your fees, please contact
     the International Centre: international@witt.ac.nz
                                                                                                           HANDY WEBSITES
                                                                                                           CAREERS NEW ZEALAND

     Immigration advice
                                                                                                           www.careers.govt.nz

                                                                                                           OCCUPATION OUTLOOK
                                                                                                           occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz
     The Immigration Advisers Authority is responsible for                                                 EDUCATION NEW ZEALAND
     protecting people who receive immigration advice.                                                     www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
     For more information please see www.iaa.govt.nz
                                                                                                           IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND
                                                                                                           www.immigration.govt.nz

     Working & studying
                                                                                                           IMMIGRATION ADVISORS
                                                                                                           AUTHORITY
                                                                                                           www.iaa.govt.nz

     Life at WITT isn’t all hard work, however, learning in a
     second language, learning new concepts and new ideas
     can be tiring.
     It’s good to balance your learning with plenty of fun and
                                                                                Launch your future
     that’s why we organise activities to encourage you to
     mingle with other students and to experience kiwi life.                    HOW TO APPLY
     The main purpose of a student visa is to allow international students to
     study full-time in New Zealand.
                                                                                Complete your application in just
     Many students find part-time employment in the hospitality and service     a few easy steps.
     industries including restaurants, bars and supermarkets. In New Zealand
     there are laws to protect our workers.                                     You can apply at any time of the year. It is best
                                                                                to apply three months before the course starts.
     Find out more about your rights and responsibilities working in New
     Zealand at www.nzstudywork.immigration.govt.nz                             1. Choose your programme
     For those eligible to work, the following websites can be very helpful:
                                                                                2. Gather your documents
     www.seek.co.nz
     www.trademe.co.nz                                                          3. Apply online or with an agent
     www.sjs.co.nz (Student Job Search).
                                                                                4. Accept your offer and apply for a student visa
     You can also look for job opportunities on the WITT Facebook page and
     noticeboards around campus.                                                5. Tell us you are coming and get ready to join us!
     The adult minimum wage rate (before tax) for employees aged 16 or
     over is $18.90 per hour from 1 April 2020.                                 6. Arrive in New Zealand

     As an international student in New Zealand you
     may be eligible to work up to 20 hours a week                              For more details on how to apply visit
     and full-time during scheduled holidays.                                   witt.ac.nz/international

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Get in touch!
20 Bell Street, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
P +64 6 757 3100
E international@witt.ac.nz
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