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COLLEGES
2016
HOW, WHAT,
WHERE…
Everything you need to
know about studying in
Australia and New Zealand
Welcome 1
WELCOME TO COLLEGES
AUSTRALIA AND
NEW ZEALAND
Have you ever thought about at first, but just think: It could be the
studying in Australia or New perfect opportunity to gain the skills
Zealand? We’re here to tell you more about Australia and New Zealand are looking for,
the amazing opportunities available. improve your CV, learn a new skill or trade
or to simply enjoy the famous Antipodean
“Australian and New Zealand colleges lifestyle – all at the same time as getting a
pride themselves on offering courses that valuable, practical, useful qualification.
give students up-to-the-minute, real-world,
practical skills and knowledge. There’s a “Why not give us a call, drop us an email,
huge range of courses and subjects or make an appointment to come in and
available and, with colleges in every major see us to find out more? We’re looking
city and many smaller towns, you are sure forward to hearing from you.
to find a course and a location that suits.
All the best,
“In this magazine you’ll find profiles of
some of the best Australian and New
Zealand colleges; plus answers to a few of
the questions we get asked most often.
Stefan
Stefan Watts, director, Study Options
“My name is Stefan and I’m from Study
Options. Study Options is a completely All details in Colleges Australia and New Zealand
free service for anyone looking to study are correct at the time of going to press. Call 020
in Australia or New Zealand. We provide 7353 7200 or email mail@studyoptions.com for
information on what courses are available confirmation or clarification on any information.
and the colleges that offer them as well as
advice on what course and college might
suit you best, plus practical help with
making and submitting your application,
and then your student visa application.
Are you already living
“We are a UK company with offices in
Bristol and London, but everyone on our
Down Under? No worries….
team has lived, worked or studied in If you’re already living in Australia or New Zealand and would like
Australia or New Zealand. Over the last ten some help or advice please get in touch – all the information in this
years we’ve helped hundreds of students booklet applies regardless of whether you’re contacting us from
study in Australia and New Zealand. Bristol or from Bondi Beach. So if you are coming to the end of your
Working Holiday Visa and are thinking of doing a course so you get
“So, what are you waiting for? Going to the to stay in Australia or New Zealand a while longer, get in touch via
other side of the world to do a certificate www.studyoptionscolleges.com/contact-us
or diploma course might sound a big step
www.studyoptionscolleges.com
2 Why go?
WHO SHOULD READ
THIS MAGAZINE?
There are lots of different reasons for wanting to study
Down Under. Does one of the following apply to you?
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The traveller the resulting excellence of their workforce.
Perhaps you have already spent time Doing a course in hospitality or tourism in
in Australia and/or New Zealand and Australia or New Zealand will give you the
would like to go back? You love discovering opportunity to soak up some of those skills
different cultures and lifestyles and meeting and expert knowledge and benefit from the
new people and would probably put world-class contacts behind the reputations.
travelling at the top of your list of favourite
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things, but, like most of us, you don’t have The life-changer
the time or the money to be on holiday all Feeling fed up at work? Life getting
year round. But what if you could spend six a little same-old same-old? If you are
months, or a year, or even three years living feeling in need of a change, retraining can
in New Zealand or Australia studying toward open up a whole new world of opportunities.
a valuable, recognised qualification? It’s a And you’re not alone – lots of people are
chance to indulge your love of Antipodean currently looking to learn a new skill and get
lifestyle and culture, while at the same time a qualification that will put them on track to
working on improving your CV, or learning work in an exciting new industry. The added
new skills – it’s time well spent in every way! bonus of doing it in Australia or New
Zealand is that you get to live, study and
You could spend six months, a year train somewhere new… in the sunshine!
or more in Australia or New Zealand
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getting a valuable, world-class qualification The forward-thinker
You’ve decided you’d like to live and
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The specialist work Down Under. Maybe just for a
New Zealand and Australia are few years, maybe you’re hoping to make the
considered to be among the world’s move permanent. Either way, bear in mind
best in some industries and professions that Australian and New Zealand colleges
and, if you are looking to establish a career offer courses that train students in the
in one of these areas, there simply isn’t a trades and professions in demand in New
better place to do your training. One great Zealand, Australia and worldwide. So doing
example is hospitality and tourism. Both a course in the right area could be a great
countries have earned stellar reputations in way for you to gain the skills these countries
these booming global industries, based in no are looking for – to turn yourself into what
small part on the quality of their training and they want!
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Why go? 3
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The returning Working Holiday Visa maker Zealand authorities want? Please get in
Maybe you’ve been in Australia or touch – we can recommend the course that
New Zealand on a Working Holiday will lead to the qualification you need, or we
Visa for a year; maybe you’ve gone the can arrange to have your current skills and
whole nine yards and done two years. But work competencies formally assessed by the
either way you’re settled and happy in Bondi, relevant professional body. In some cases,
or Fremantle, or Christchurch, or Nelson, RPL (skills assessments) can lead to people
and you’re keen to find out what the options being awarded an Australian or New Zealand
might be for staying on just that bit longer. qualification immediately, which means you
Look no further – we can help! Please get in might not need to do any further study at all!
touch via the website (below) to tell us all
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about yourself and what you want to do at And all the rest…
www.studyoptionscolleges.com/contact-us Do none of the above categories fit
PS. The more information you can give us you? Please get in touch and tell us
the better – we pride ourselves on being all about yourself anyway. We have been
able to meet most wish lists…! helping students study in Australia and New
Zealand for over ten years. We’ve heard an
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The professionals awful lot of stories and circumstances, from
You’ve got a long-standing skill or a an awful lot of people, and pride ourselves
trade – years of hard-won experience on finding a solution for everyone. We’re
and practical know-how in your business – looking forward to hearing from you!
but you’re lacking that all-important official
qualification that the Australian or New www.studyoptionscolleges.com/contact-us
www.studyoptionscolleges.com
4 All about us
STUDY OPTIONS:
ALL ABOUT US
Who are we and what do we do? Study Options is a free, expert, independent
service for anyone looking to study in Australia or New Zealand
We’re the organisation that handle student SO, HOW CAN WE HELP?
applications to Australian and New Zealand Clear, accurate, free information
colleges and we’re here to make the whole Making sure you know what courses are
process as stress-free as possible for you. available and which might suit you best is a
Study Options is the official UK and Irish key part of what we do – we’re here to help.
representative of Australian and New First, we have course lists for lots of different
Zealand colleges and each year hundreds of subjects. Each lists all the courses available
students apply through Study Options to in a particular area – business, for example,
study in Australia and New Zealand. Have or beauty therapy – and gives the key details
a look at our website to find out what some for each. These include exactly what the
of them have to say about their new lives as course includes, what each one will qualify
students in Australia or New Zealand, at you to do, how much it costs per year, when
www.studyoptionscolleges.com/articles/ it starts, and so on.
student-experience
Helpful, friendly advice
Once you’ve got the list, please get in touch
with one of the Study Options team if you
need any help deciding or would like to
discuss the options. We offer free, expert,
impartial advice to help you choose which
college and course is right for you.
Sorting out the paperwork
Once you’ve decided what to apply for, we
Why apply through will send you the relevant application form
and a list of what else you need to send in.
Study Options? This is likely to include a copy of your
passport or birth certificate, a CV and
1. We are a totally free service for students! We are copies of your school exam results as well
funded by the New Zealand and Australian colleges as any professional qualifications you hold.
that we represent to help students on their behalf.
2. We are knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to get Making an application
hold of. We never use automated emails or call Once you are ready, send your application
centres, so whenever you contact Study Options to our office in Bristol. We will check to
to ask questions or to talk about an application you make sure that everything is complete and
will get a personal answer from one of the team. correct before uploading it to the college for
www.studyoptionscolleges.com
All about us 5
assessment. We will make certified copies
of any original qualifications provided as
Want to talk to us directly?
part of this process and will return the Please make an appointment to come in and see us at one of our offices
originals to you by recorded delivery.
Getting an answer
We submit your applications electronically,
so applying via Study Options is quicker
than doing it any other way. As we are the
official UK and Irish representative for
Australian and New Zealand colleges,
applications sent by our office are given
priority, and you will get an answer more
quickly than if you apply directly.
Helping with the practicalities STUDY OPTIONS BRISTOL STUDY OPTIONS LONDON
Study Options is your point of contact for
the whole application process. You don’t 83 Alma Road, 19 Eastbourne Terrace,
need to worry about calling Australia or Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2DP Platform 1, Paddington Station,
New Zealand to find out what’s going on; Nearest train station: Clifton London, W2 6LG
just call us in Bristol and we’ll sort whatever Down (there are regular services Telephone: 020 7353 7200
it is out for you. This service is useful if you to Clifton Down from Bristol
have an issue further along the process – for Temple Meads in the city centre)
example, you need to change the start date By road: There are frequent buses
of your course, or you’ve changed your mind to Clifton from Bristol Temple
about what you want to study. We will get in Meads and the city centre. There
touch with the college for you to sort it out. is parking available nearby.
Telephone: 0117 911 5610
Friendly, expert guidance throughout each and
every step of the process
From deciding where and what to apply for
and making applications to accepting a place,
couriering key documents to Australia or
New Zealand, help with student visas,
accommodation or school places for your
children, we’re always here to help.
www.studyoptionscolleges.com
6 What can you study?
WHAT CAN
YOU STUDY?
Certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and degrees are available in
the following subjects at different colleges in Australia and New Zealand
Aeronautics Building, construction & engineering
Private pilots licence; commercial Building studies; building design;
pilots licence; airport management; mechanical engineering; electrical
aviation studies engineering; electrical technology;
construction management; quantity
Animal studies surveying; architectural drawing;
Veterinary nursing; animal studies; electro technology; mining; oil and gas;
equine studies; thoroughbred horse electrotechnology. Also see TRADES
training; horse industry management
Business
Art & design Accounting; administration; banking;
Animation; clothing production; marketing; property; business development;
digital media; fashion design; graphic human resource management; advertising
design; interior design; photography;
jewellery design; product design and Horticulture & land management
development; furniture design; ceramics; Environmental studies; floristry;
photo imaging; fine arts; costume design agriculture; conservation and land
and production; stage management; management; horticulture; viticulture;
footwear production; digital creativity; irrigation; garden design; wine
advanced 3D design; visual arts; ceramics grape-growing; fruit production;
sports turf management; aquaculture
Beauty
Beauty therapy; hairdressing; Health & community
make-up; nail technology Aged care; alcohol and drugs work;
children’s services; welfare work; nursing;
youth work; dental technology; dental
hygiene; teaching assistance; disability
work; early childhood education
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What can you study? 7
Information technology Sport & recreation
Website design; networking; Sport development; outdoor
software development; database design recreation; massage; athlete support;
and development; programming; systems fitness; outdoor leadership and
analysis and design; computer forensics; management; snowsports instructing;
telecommunications; game development; avalanche studies
interactive gaming
Tourism & hospitality
Media & music Baking; cookery; hospitality
Journalism; film, radio and TV studies management; pâtisserie; tour guiding;
(including production); PR; production; hotel management; marketing and product
music business; screen studies; music development; event management; resort
production; video and electronic media management (dive, spa, marine); food
science and technology; confectionary
Natural therapies manufacturing; butchery
Aromatherapy; nutritional medicine;
naturopathy; herbal medicine; massage; Trades
reflexology; kinesiology; stress Cabinet-making; bricklaying; air
management and spa therapies conditioning; automotive; locksmithing;
painting and decorating; plastering; wall
Science & environment and ceiling lining; wall and floor tiling;
Pathology testing; engineering; welding; fitting; stonemasonry; glazing.
marine studies; aquaculture; laboratory
technology; geoscience
Please note: Not all courses are available in each State or Territory of Australia, or in every location in New Zealand. This list is not complete
and changes frequently. For up to date information on the courses available, free advice on which qualifications and colleges might suit you,
or to request prospectuses or make an application, please contact Study Options. Call us on 020 7353 7200 or email mail@studyoptions.com
www.studyoptionscolleges.com
8 What can you study?
CAREER CHECK
Which course will take you toward the career
you want? Let's look at a few examples
YOU WANT… TO WORK WITH ANIMALS
Possible careers: Farmer, park ranger, horse breeder
or trainer, pet shop owner, veterinary nurse, animal welfare
worker, fisheries worker
Do you love animals? Australia and New Zealand are
great places to train in a wide range of specialist
animal related fields and professions. A wide range of
hands-on, practical courses are available throughout
the country, so whether you’re eventually hoping to
farm fish or cattle, train horses or work in a pet shop,
there are plenty of options available.
YOU WANT… TO WORK IN THE
CARE INDUSTRY
Possible careers: Youth worker, welfare worker, community
services officer, outreach officer, family support worker,
child care worker, nanny
Do you want to work with children or the elderly? The
care industry is one of the fastest growing in Australia
and New Zealand, and one of the most diverse.
Job prospects are currently very good and with an
ageing population worldwide together with a growing
demand for improved health and welfare services,
the high levels of demand for workers in the industry
are set to continue. Whatever area you decide to
pursue you will be involved in a challenging but
extremely rewarding career.
YOU WANT… TO WORK IN HOSPITALITY
Possible careers: Chef, baker, hotel manager,
café manager
The hospitality industry is huge in Australia and New
Zealand and both countries take it very seriously!
With strong employment opportunities all over the
world it’s a great profession to be involved in. Courses
in Australia and New Zealand are strongly industry
focused and will set you on the right path for your
career in the hospitality industry, whether you are
hoping to open a cosy coffee shop, work for a global
hotel chain or aspire to your own Michelin star.
www.studyoptionscolleges.comWhat can you study? 9
YOU WANT… TO WORK WITH WINE
Possible careers: Wine maker; vineyard supervisor
Do you want to learn more about wine; or would you
like to work in the wine industry? Australia and New
Zealand are two of the world’s top wine-producing
countries. Australia alone creates over one billion
litres of the stuff each year! So where better to go to
learn more about how it gets from vine to bottle to
shop? These courses will teach you how to operate a
vineyard – studying soil conditions, pruning the vines
and picking the grapes. As part of the courses you will
spend time working on vineyards, giving you vital
practical training and great exposure to all areas of
the wine industry. During the holidays you could get a
job picking and processing grapes, as workers in the
grape-growing industry are always in high demand.
So all you need to do is decide whether you want
spend your holidays working in Margaret River,
Hawke's Bay, Marlborough or the Hunter Valley…
Do you want to learn more about wine, or would
you like to work in the wine industry? You could
study in Margaret River, Hawke's Bay or Hunter Valley...
YOU WANT… TO LEARN
A NEW TRADE
Possible careers: Bricklayer, cabinet maker, mechanic,
locksmith, painter and decorator, plasterer, floor and wall
tiler, wall and ceiling liner, welder, fitter
Would you like to retrain in an internationally
recognised trade, and gain a new, sought-after skill?
Skilled tradespeople are always in high demand all
over the world, including in Australia and New
Zealand. These courses provide the practical and
theoretical training that will enable their graduates
to work in their chosen trade. You need to be
physically fit for these courses, and be prepared
for spending a lot of time on your feet – but it’ll all
be worth it when you think of the job prospects
available when you qualify.
www.studyoptionscolleges.com10 The big questions
THE BIG
QUESTIONS
The idea of going to the other side of the world to study always raises lots
of questions. Here, we answer a few that we get asked most often
When do courses start? fill up quickly, so get your application to
Semester 1 begins in February and Study Options in plenty of time to make
semester 2 in July. Some courses do have sure you don’t miss out. If you are travelling
more regular intakes – please contact with a family, it’s definitely better to allow
Study Options to check what’s available. lots of time to everything organised –
including school places for your kids -
What qualifications will I need? rather than leaving it to the last minute.
Each college sets its own course entry Having said that, however, if you do not
requirements so they vary depending on have many ties and can get yourself ready
what and where you want to study. For to go at short notice – or if you are already
certificate and diploma courses you will living in Australia or New Zealand – we
generally need GCSEs or the equivalent. can turn paperwork around very quickly,
It’s also possible to qualify for mature age so can accept applications right up until
entry on the basis of work experience. a few weeks before the course starts.
How long will it take to find out whether or not Will I need a visa to study?
I’ve got a place? Yes, you’ll need to get a student visa. For
It will take anywhere from one to four more information about visas, please see
weeks to find out if you have an offer. http://www.studyoptions.com/visas
When should I apply? When do I apply for my student visa?
We always recommend applying sooner You can only apply for your visa once you
rather than later. Places on popular courses have received a Confirmation of Enrolment
www.studyoptionscolleges.comThe big questions 11
Are there additional costs
if I take my family with me?
Yes. As an international student on a student (temporary) visa you’ll
have to pay fees for your children to go to any Australian or New
Zealand school (whether state or private). Fees vary according to the
age of your children and the state or territory you live in, but expect fees
of around A$4,000 to A$17,000 per year, per child in Australia and
around NZ$9,000 to NZ$15,000 per year, per child in New Zealand.
What other costs do I need to know about?
On top of tuition fees you need to budget
for the cost of living. Depending on where
you want to live this will vary considerably.
Is there any help available to pay for my
study costs?
Not really. As an international student
in Australia or New Zealand you will be
paying international student fees and
will generally need to be self-financed
to pay for these and for your living costs.
In Australia there are a few scholarships
(CoE) from an Australian college, or a fees available from the Australian Government
receipt from a New Zealand college. In Endeavour VET Awards. For more details
order to obtain a CoE or a fees receipt, please see https://internationaleducation.
you must have been given a formal offer of gov.au/endeavour%20program/pages/
place by the college, accepted it in writing endeavour-programs-landing.aspx. It’s
and paid a deposit toward your tuition fees, also worth checking to see if your chosen
so the student visa actually one of the last college offers scholarships of any kind.
things in the overall process to organise.
Where can I find help on schools?
How much do courses cost? Please contact Study Options for advice
Each college sets its own tuition fees, so if you are intending to travel as a family.
the cost of a course will vary depending School costs can very enormously
on what subject, qualification and college depending on the level of your study, the
you go for, but you can usually expect to subject you do and where you are – the
pay somewhere between A$7,500 and Study Options team can guide you through
A$15,000 per year in Australia and all of that information. For example, in
NZ$12,000 to NZ$20,000 per year in New Zealand if you study a qualification
New Zealand for your tuition. in an area of long term skill shortage (as
specified on New Zealand’s long term skill
shortage list) you will not have to pay
international school fees for your children
The student visa actually one of the last at all. For more information please see
things in the overall process to organise www.studyoptionscolleges.com/schools
– you must have been given a formal offer of
place by the college, accepted it in writing and Can I work while I’m studying?
paid a deposit toward your tuition fees first. Yes. On a student visa you will be allowed
www.studyoptionscolleges.com12 The big questions
to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during
term-time, and full time in the holidays, in
Australia. In New Zealand you can work 20
hours per week during term and full time
in the holidays, provided your course is
more than a year long.
I want to go with my partner. Can they work
while I study?
On the Australian subclass 572 student
visa your partner can work up to a
maximum of 20 hours per week during
Can I buy a house?
your study. For New Zealand, your partner You can buy property in Australia on a student visa, but you must
will need to apply for their own visa to be first seek approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board
in the country, though they will be able to (www.firb.gov.au). Some useful websites are www.domain.com.au
apply for a work visa as a partner of a and www.realestate.com.au. New Zealand places no restrictions on
student who is studying for a qualification buying property as a student visa holder. A good website with which
in an area of absolute skill shortage. to start your search is www.realestate.co.nz
Will I need medical insurance?
Yes. In Australia it is a visa requirement for change regularly, so no one can guarantee
you (and your family, if applicable) to have you such an outcome. Immigration policy
Overseas Student Health Cover throughout can also change over the time you’re
your time in the country as a student. A studying. We’d strongly recommend that
12 month OSHC policy for someone on you study something you enjoy, rather
their own will cost around A$450, family than picking a course because you think
cover will vary depending on the size of the it will prove your ticket into either country.
family. In New Zealand it’s a requirement If you are hoping to stay permanently
of the NZ Ministry of Education that all after your course, we recommend you
international students have appropriate get professional advice from a registered
health and travel insurance for the duration migration agent.
of their studies – prices vary depending
on your circumstances but a basic policy I’m not sure what – or where – I want to study.
will cost around NZ$500 a year for single Who can I go to for advice?
cover. For more see www.uni-care.org Study Options. We’re here to help people
go and study Down Under – that’s all we
I’ve been told if I study a certain course I’ll be do, so we know the countries and their
able to get permanent residency of Australia or education systems very, very well. If you’d
New Zealand afterward. Is this true? like some advice on what course to study,
Study Options is not a migration agency or what college or location might suit you,
and so cannot advise on migration issues, give us a call or make an appointment to
but please note that the immigration come in for a chat. We can also send you
policies of both Australia and New Zealand prospectuses or lists of all the courses
available in a subject area to help you
If you would like some advice on what make an informed decision. We’ve helped
course to study or which college might hundreds of people go to Australia and
suit you best, please give us a call or make an New Zealand to study, so get in touch
appointment to come in and see us for a chat and we can help you too!
www.studyoptionscolleges.comHow to apply 13
HOW TO APPLY
Follow this simple, step-by-step guide to make your application
Get in touch Make your application
Please get in touch with Study
Send your application to Study
Options – call 020 7353 7200 or email Options. We check to make sure everything
mail@studyoptions.com – to discuss is correct and complete. If you have asked
your situation. It’s important for us to us to certify documents, we will do that at
understand what you’re about and what this point as well and return the originals
your priorities are before we give any to you by recorded delivery. Once
course advice. So give us a ring, send an everything is ready to go, we send your
email, or make an appointment to come in application to the college to be assessed.
for a chat. We will then give you a list of
courses and colleges to choose from. First of all, get in touch with Study Options to discuss
your situation. It's important that we understand what
Do your research you are all about before we start giving you course advice
The course list we give you will
include full details of each course as well Get a decision
as practicalities – what it costs, when it
It usually takes between one and four
starts, etc. Go through the list carefully; weeks for the college to decide whether
give one of the team at Study Options a to offer you a place. If you have been
ring to ask questions whenever you need offered a place, we will send through your
to. We offer free, expert advice to help letter of offer and a guide to what
you decide where to apply. happens next.
Get an application form Get ready to go
Once you’ve decided which course
Once you have accepted your place
and college to apply to, we will send you and the college application process is
the application form and a step-by-step complete, we will then help you to apply
guide to making an application. for a student visa, to open a bank account
in New Zealand or Australia, organise
suitable accommodation and anything
Already living else you need before you start the course.
Down Under? Finish the final preparations
No worries…. Follow the instructions in the
college’s pre-departure pack carefully to
If you’re already living in Australia or New Zealand
make sure you arrive on time (again, feel
and would like help or advice please get in touch
free to contact us with any questions here);
– all the information in this booklet applies
practice throwing things on the ‘barbie’;
whether you’re contacting us from Bristol or
start referring to flip-flops as ‘thongs’
from Bondi. So if you are coming to the end of a (if you’re going to Australia) or ‘jandals’
Working Holiday Visa and are thinking of doing (if you’re heading to New Zealand) and
a course so you get to stay in Australia or New organise your big farewell party…
Zealand a bit longer, let us know. We can help!
www.studyoptionscolleges.com/contact-us
Start studying at your chosen college
in Australia or New Zealand!
www.studyoptionscolleges.com14 New Zealand
WHY STUDY IN
NEW ZEALAND?
We take a closer look at the Land of the Long White Cloud and the opportunities it offers
New Zealand has been a favourite destination of
holidaymakers and travellers for decades, thanks to its
spectacular scenery, welcoming people, modern lively
cities and rich, diverse culture. It regularly features in
newspaper and magazine lists of the world’s best places
to visit, including those compiled by travel experts
like Lonely Planet.
What isn’t so widely known, however, is that
New Zealand is also a fantastic place to study or train. Auckland
New Zealand has a world-class education system,
based on the system that we use here in the UK, so
many of its features and qualifications will seem familiar. Hamilton
New Zealand’s schools, colleges and universities have
world-class facilities, great resources and dedicated,
approachable teaching staff.
There is also an enormous choice of subjects to study,
from aquaculture to trades, business to wine-making, and
at a range of different study levels.
New Zealand’s laidback outdoor lifestyle and
deserved reputation as a safe, welcoming society has
long made it a popular destination for families
travelling with children, and its family-friendly
reputation also holds true for students with Wellington
families. Depending on the subject and length
of your qualification, it may be possible for
your partner to get a work visa tied to your
student visa, and for your children to only
be charged domestic tuition fees to
attend school in New Zealand.
Christchurch
Please contact a
Study Options advisor at
www.studyoptionscolleges.
com/contact-us to find
out more.
Dunedin
www.studyoptionscolleges.comNew Zealand 15
Christchurch: Building a city for the future
Following the earthquake of 2011, the art utilities, digital networks and Christchurch has well-established,
rebuild of the South Island’s largest city services; huge commercial design innovative colleges and universities that
is creating a wealth of opportunities. and development opportunities as offer training and teaching in the areas
The Christchurch rebuild is estimated to the city’s existing commercial space that the city needs, both now and in the
be a NZ$40 billion opportunity that will is set to triple; and massive residential future. Please see the Christchurch
drive decades of growth and development development as more than 130,000 Polytechnic profile on pages 18-19 for
for the city and the wider region. homes are repaired or replaced. The more, or contact Study Options for
The rebuild means approximately Christchurch rebuild requires an influx details of the courses taught by the
NZ$4 billion of infrastructure repair in of skilled people from a wide range of University of Canterbury and Lincoln
the city, which will result in state of the sectors and trades into the city. University. www.ccdu.govt.nz
A DATA SNAPSHOT OF CANTERBURY... Very low unemployment and positive net migration means Christchurch needs qualified
people to rebuild and develop the city. These five sectors had the greatest growth in advertised skilled vacancies in Canterbury (Jan 2014 - Jan 2015)
12% 15% 14% 14% 18%
Information Construction and Sales, retail, Accounting, Education and
technology engineering marketing and HR, legal training
advertising and admin
ECONOMIC GROWTH*
With the lowest unemployment rate
in Australasia, unprecedented growth
and employment opportunities, the
Christchurch economy is booming and
is expected to continue growing over
the next 20 years
2.7% 7.6% 2.4% 2.7% 7.3% 3.2% 4.2%
U.K. India U.S. Australia China NZ Christchurch
Data above sourced from the OECD and Informetrics Ltd. Figures current as at March 2015. See www.cdc.org.nz for latest information and figures
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STUDENT VISAS:
NEW ZEALAND
Anyone enrolling as an international student on a course of three months
or more in New Zealand will need a student visa. Here are the key things to know
What visa will I need to study? The application should be lodged at the
If the course you want to study is no more New Zealand Visa Application Centre in
than three months long, and you hold an London. You can make your application via
NZ visitor’s visa or permit, then you do Study Options, by post, or in person at the
not need to get a student visa or permit New Zealand Visa Application Centre,
to study. If your course is due to take three Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street,
months or longer to complete, you will London, SW1H 0QY.
need a student visa.
Will I need to provide any character documents?
Is there an age limit? All applicants for New Zealand visas need
There are no age limits to getting a student to be of ‘good character’, which generally
visa in New Zealand. means you have no criminal convictions.
If you have convictions or if you intend on
Can I still get a student visa if I’ve already used remaining in New Zealand for more than
my working holiday visa? 24 months you will need to provide police
Yes. The student visa and working holiday clearances from each country for which
visa schemes are completely separate. you have citizenship. You will also need to
provide police clearances for every country
A New Zealand student visa is valid immediately upon you have lived in for five years or more
issuing, so once you have been granted your student since you turned 17.
visa you can use it to enter New Zealand straightaway
Will I need to provide health documents?
Can I work on a student visa? As an international fee-paying student
Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term you do not need to provide any medical
time and full time in the holidays (as long documents at the point of application
as your course is one year or longer). unless the student visa application form
(INZ 1012) or the student visa guide (INZ
How much does it cost to apply for a student visa? 1013) specifically indicates that you should.
Student visa applications from the UK If INZ requires a medical or chest x-ray
currently cost £140, plus a processing fee during assessment, a visa officer will be
of £24. Fees are subject to change, so in touch to request this from you directly.
please check www.immigration.govt.nz
before making your application. How long does it take to get?
INZ recommends you allow between four
How do I apply? and six weeks for student visa processing.
You can submit an application online, or
complete the Application To Study In New How soon can I travel, once I get my student visa?
Zealand form, which is available from the The visa is valid immediately upon issuing,
INZ website or from Study Options (please so once you have your student visa you can
request a copy at mail@studyoptions.com). use it to enter New Zealand.
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How long will my visa last? If your course does not fall into either of All information
The visa is valid for the duration of your these categories, your partner will need to is correct at the
course if it is up to 12 months long, or for time of going to
apply to be in New Zealand of their own
press but is
the academic year for courses that are accord, for example under the Working subject to
longer than a year. Holiday Scheme, the Essential Skills Visa change. Please
or the Skilled Migrant Category. check INZ’s
Can I take my partner with me? website for the
most up-to-date
It is not possible to add your partner to What are my obligations? information
your student visa as a dependant. Your You must hold comprehensive health
partner will need to apply for their own visa insurance for the duration of your stay, as
to be in New Zealand if he or she wishes to only NZ residents and holders of two year
work or study. They can apply for a work or longer work permits are eligible for
visa as the partner of a publicly funded health
student who is: and disability services.
What will I You also have a legal
i) Studying for a
qualification in an area of need to apply? obligation to be in New
Zealand on a valid permit
absolute skill shortage, as See www.studyoptionscolleges. at all times. If you fail to
specified in the Long Term com/student-visas/ remain in New Zealand
Skill Shortage List, or student-visas-new-zealand for a lawfully you may be
full list of the documents needed declined a permit to remain
ii) studying for a to apply for a student visa for NZ. in or a visa to travel to the
postgraduate qualification. country in the future.
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CHRISTCHURCH
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY (CPIT)
With more than 100 years’ experience lS
ocial work
and over 2,000 staff, CPIT is one of lN
ursing
New Zealand’s largest tertiary institutions. lM
edical imaging
We are a government owned institution lM
idwifery
with a reputation for providing high quality lM
ental health support
degree, diploma and certificate and English lA
rt and design
language programmes. lV et nursing
Our programmes are all New Zealand lP hotography
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) quality lF ashion technology and design
assured and our degrees are equal in status lP erforming arts
to university degrees. Our students graduate lM usical arts
with work-ready professional skills. Most lD igital video post-production
of our degree courses include cooperative lF itness training
education projects in industry, leading to lA nimal science
great employment opportunities. lA pplied science
You can trust CPIT to offer you a lB roadcasting
successful learning experience. Over lE lectronic engineering,
25,000 students each year can’t be wrong! lC omputer aided design
lC ivil and mechanical engineering
Our courses lP roject management
CPIT offers a range of applied learning lO peration and production management
opportunities and qualifications from l I nformation design
graduate diplomas to bachelor degrees, lB usiness transformation and change
diplomas, and certificates. Programme l I nnovation and entrepreneurship
and subject options at CPIT include: lS ustainability
lS ystems administration
lA
rchitectural studies lJ apanese and Chinese languages
lA
ccounting lM aori studies
lB
usiness management
lB
usiness administration Facilities and student support
lP rofessional cookery CPIT has more than 1,500
lH ospitality management computers with 24 hour access for students.
lC omputing and ICT The very modern campus centre features
lE vent management cafes, a recreation centre, modern library,
lR estaurant/wine and bar service healthcare centre, and other facilities.
lB akery At CPIT, we have a team of dedicated
l I nformation design international student advisors and
lE nglish teacher training (TESOL) admissions staff to help international
lT ravel and tourism students with their welfare and enrolments.
lO utdoor education and adventure tourism We’re committed to keeping our resources
l I nterior design at the cutting edge with the latest business
lC onstruction management and quantity software systems and technologies, as well
surveying as purpose-built training resources.
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Start dates and tuition fees the world for travellers to visit.
Academic programmes start in Christchurch International Airport has
February and July. Each year we have two completed a striking redevelopment,
semesters. Semester one runs from late winning the Oceania Routes Airport
January or early February to June and Marketing Award twice. The airport is
semester two from July through to late only 20 minutes by car from CPIT.
November or December. Tuition fees Many arts, music and cultural festivals
range from NZ$18,000 to $27,000 per are held each year throughout our region
year, depending on the programme. and international artists regularly feature at
the CBS Arena. Hagley Park is spectacular
Living in Christchurch all year round and is the main venue for
Christchurch is the educational, outdoor concerts, expos, and events.
horticultural, commercial, and tourism hub Dance and live theatre is very popular
for New Zealand’s South Island. With the in our city with stage shows to entertain
Pacific Ocean to the east and the Southern and numerous studios to teaching steps
Alps to the west, our environment is one of as varied as ballroom, salsa and hip hop.
extraordinary natural beauty. Specialist food and craft markets are
Christchurch offers its almost 360,000 held every weekend and diverse ethnicities
inhabitants a unique lifestyle in a city that are well represented in the city’s shopping
is vibrant, cosmopolitan, clean, friendly, districts and restaurants.
and safe. Situated in the heart of the South In short, Christchurch is a great place to
Island, arguably the most spectacular study, live and play!
region in New Zealand, Christchurch’s
beautiful gardens, clean parks, and rivers For more information on Christchurch see
have seen it voted ‘The Best Garden City’ in www.christchurchnz.com or
the world. In 2012, Lonely Planet ranked www.christchurch.org.nz
Christchurch as one of the top ten cities in www.cpit.ac.nz
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THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL
HEALTH AND HOMEOPATHY
The College of Natural Health and delivery format of all full-time courses
Homeopathy is focused on just one comprises ten weekends per year of
subject: Natural health. New Zealand is intensive tutor and peer contact
the best place in the world to study it. lW
eekend intensives which are
We offer courses in complementary augmented by continual assessments
medicine, natural health and wellness. and supported by directed study (20
For international students who want to hours a week needed to successfully
study with us in New Zealand we offer complete the programme).
an in-depth, fully accredited Diploma in
Homeopathic Medicine. International What is homeopathy and natural health?
students can come to New Zealand and Homeopathy is at the heart of
take advantage of its brilliant lifestyle natural medicine. It is a system of medicine
while studying one of the fastest growing that works with the best of nature to treat
professions worldwide, or stay at home a full array of acute and chronic health
and study via e-learning. conditions. It is used by millions worldwide;
CNHH has been providing quality has strong green credentials due to the
homeopathic education since 1989. We cost effectiveness of manufacturing
are boutique, passionate and dedicated. homeopathic medicines; is effective for
We specialise in natural medicine clinical numerous acute and chronic conditions,
training, the crucial bridge between the plus there is a growing strong and robust
underpinning foundational knowledge body of research to validate its therapeutic
and the application of that knowledge. effectiveness.
The College was the first educational Natural health is concerned with
institution in New Zealand to be accredited maintaining good health naturally through
to provide homeopathy to Level 7 on the the quality of the food and drink we take
NZQA framework and is the first and only in, the air we breathe, our daily physical
accredited provider for a Diploma of activities, quality of sleep and interactions
Homeopathy (Animal Health). with other people. In other words, how we
The College of Natural Health and live our lives on a daily basis.
Homeopathy offers flexible learning options Natural practices that help us to do this
and is unique in having campuses all over when we are in a state of reduced health
New Zealand. Studying with us provides: are those that are non-invasive and support
our intrinsic self-healing processes, including
lA
friendly, supportive, integrated learning homeopathy, naturopathic practices and
environment herbalism, iridology, bioenergetic methods,
lA
range of flexible learning options massage, Reiki, acupuncture, yoga,
lH
ighly qualified, professional and biofeedback and hypnotherapy.
experienced tutors
Why study natural medicine?
lG
overnment approved courses
lT
he best learning technologies and
In addition to the individual
e-learning self-learning and growth opportunities
lF
ull-time attending and distance delivery that study affords, the complementary
options designed to cater for the needs medicine industry is growing rapidly.
of learners wishing to study homeopathy lC omplementary medicine is taught in
to professional registration level. The more than 50% of US medical schools
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and 60 percent of US medical student
participants want more education related
to CAM during their time in medical
school
lT
he US public spent an estimated
$33.9 billion out-of-pocket on CAM
therapies in 2007 and the amount has
been increasing steadily ever since
lC
omplementary and alternative medicine
is used by more than 100 million EU
citizens, 9 million of whom live in the UK
lT
he percentage of Japanese respondents
who had used at least one CAM therapy
in the past 12 months was greater than
those who had used orthodox Western
medicine (76% vs 65.6%)
l2
4% of New Zealand adults had visited
a CAM practitioner over the 12 month
study period. Massage therapists,
homeopaths and naturopaths were
among the most commonly consulted
CAM practitioners.
Please refer to the admission requirements
Online study with CNHH section of our website for further details.
We appreciate that it is not always
possible for students to travel all the way Graduate destinations
to New Zealand to study, so we also offer The College of Natural Health
our homeopathy courses in an online and Homeopathy has become the largest
study mode. and the leading training institution in
CNHH offers the Diploma of Homeopathy New Zealand for homeopathy courses.
and the Diploma of Homeopathy (Animal To date, the College has trained over
Health) fully online. Assessments for the 1,000 homeopaths. Our graduates end up
clinical portion of the diploma can also be in the most diverse areas. Ninety-one per
completed in your home country. cent of our graduates find work in the field.
Studying online from home offers you Most graduates go into private practice
the flexibility to fit your study around work and multi modality clinics, while many
and family commitments. The lectures are find their way to research, education,
available via the College Moodle site to blogging, manufacturing and retail.
view any time; you can also pause and
return to them later. Assignments are
also completed and submitted online. www.cnhh.ac.nz/international-
The enrolment criteria for our online students#international-welcome
courses is the same as for on campus
enrolments except you will not need to
arrange student visas or medical insurance.
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ACG (ACADEMIC
COLLEGES GROUP)
ACG (Academic Colleges Group) is New
Zealand’s largest quality provider of private
school education, university pathways and
tertiary skills-focused programmes.
ACG comprises 11 schools and 4 tertiary
colleges in three countries and offers a
comprehensive range of programmes for:
l U
niversity Foundation Studies for
University of Auckland and AUT University
l D
iploma and certificate programmes
l K
indergarten, primary, middle and senior Category 1 providers – the highest possible
school education ranking from NZQA (New Zealand
l E
nglish language courses Qualifications Authority). Together,
they train over 6,000 students each year,
ACG school education
ACG has five co-educational day
delivering real skills for today’s professions.
Programmes are industry-relevant, practical
schools in Auckland and Tauranga. All ACG and flexible, ranging from two days to two
Schools offer the University of Cambridge years in duration.
International Examinations: IGCSE, AS and
A Levels. ACG Senior College also offers the l A
CG Yoobee School Of Design
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The largest specialised design and
multimedia school in the country, ACG
University pathways
University Foundation Studies
Yoobee School of Design has been training
students for the creative industries since
prepares international students for entry 1997. ACG Yoobee produces work-ready,
into a university’s degree programmes. technically skilled graduates for the creative
ACG offers the University of Auckland industries. Diploma programmes are
Certificate in Foundation Studies and AUT offered in graphic design; digital media;
University Certificate in Foundation Studies. web development; game art; filmmaking;
Both certificates are recognised by all New animation and 3D graphics.
Zealand universities and top universities in
Australia, including ANU, the University of l N
ew Zealand School Of Tourism
Adelaide and Monash University. Successful The largest specialised tourism and travel
completion of the Foundation Studies school in the country, New Zealand School
certificates to prescribed standards of Tourism has been training students for
guarantees entry to an appropriate the airline, travel and tourism industry
university’s undergraduate degree. since 1985. The school has nine campuses
throughout New Zealand, including a
Tertiary career focused programmes campus at Auckland Airport. Its tourism
ACG’s Career Division is made up of and travel courses prepare students for
four quality tertiary colleges which all are a range of careers in the industry, from
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hotels to tourist information offices, travel business professionals in the country.
agencies, airlines, duty free, rental cars Students gain relevant industry experience
and lots of other tourism companies. The in our authentic training environments and
international flight attendant course can we have a dedicated employment team,
be completed on its own or as part of a NZMA Careers, to support them into
two-year management programme and employment. This team makes sure that
graduates have been employed with airlines our students graduate ready for work, and
all around the world, from Air New Zealand helps them find part-time work, internships
to Emirates, Qatar, ANA, Garuda Indonesia and full-time employment. NZMA Careers
and many more. NZ School of Tourism has strong relationships with many of
offers certificate and diplomas in tourism New Zealand’s biggest employers and for
and travel management. many organisations looking for skilled staff,
NZMA is their first port of call. NZMA won
l NZCC
(New Zealand Career College) Training Establishment of the Year 2015.
NZCC provides quality vocational training in NZMA offers diplomas in hospitality,
the fields of business and early childhood cookery and business.
education. With a strong emphasis on
practical skills, our goal is to help students With ACG, you gain valuable practical skills
not only gain qualifications, but also and highly respected qualifications. A
develop fulfilling careers. Currently we train dedicated careers team is on hand to help
and transition almost 1,000 students each graduates launch their careers, ensuring
year, from New Zealand and around the their journey at ACG is not only a pathway
world. NZCC offers Level 7 Diplomas in to further education, but also a pathway to
applied management in professional a rewarding career.
retailing, project management and ww.acgedu.com
procurement supply chain management.
l NZMA
(New Zealand Management Academies)
NZMA has been teaching skills for today’s
workplace for over 30 years, producing
some of the best hospitality, cookery and
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Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA Hobart
The colleges and where to find them
Australian College of Sport Browns Professional Melbourne Polytechnic The Western Australian
& Fitness Brisbane Melbourne Institute of Further Studies
Sydney, Perth, Melbourne p36 p44 (WAIFS)
and Brisbane Perth
p28 Holmesglen TAFE South Australia p52
Four campuses in Melbourne 47 campuses throughout
TAFE Western Australia p38 South Australia MEGT Australia
36 campuses throughout p46 Sydney, Melbourne
Western Australia TAFE Queensland Gold p54
p30 Coast & TAFE Queensland Taylorweir
East Coast Perth William Angliss Institute
Australian Professional Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, p48 Melbourne, Sydney
Skills Institute (APSI) Wide Bay p56
Perth p42 Box Hill Institute
p34 Melbourne
p50
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STUDENT VISAS:
AUSTRALIA
Anyone enrolling as an international student on a course lasting three months
or more in Australia will need a student visa. Here are the key things to know
What type of visa will I need to study in Australia? Once I’ve got my student visa, when can I travel
Anyone wanting to undertake ‘vocational to Australia?
education and training’, which includes You can enter Australia on your student visa
diplomas, certificates and advanced up to 90 days before your course starts.
diplomas, will be applying for a subclass
572 student visa. Those going to study a Does a student visa allow me to work?
degree would apply for a subclass 573 visa. Yes, up to 40 hours per fortnight during term
and unlimited hours in the holidays. When
When should I apply for my visa? your visa is granted you will receive
You can only apply once you have had a permission to work, though please note you
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from an are not allowed to begin working until you
Australian college. In order to get a CoE, have enrolled and started your course. Any
you must have been given a formal offer of work that is a formal, registered part of a
place by the college, accepted it in writing course is not included in the limit of 40
and paid a deposit toward your tuition fees. hours per fortnight, but unpaid or voluntary
The deposit is typically one semester’s work, DOES count toward your work hours.
tuition fees plus Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC). Can I take my partner with me?
Yes, he or she can accompany you to
What is OSHC? Australia as a dependent on your student
It is an Australian student visa requirement visa provided you can prove you have been
for you (and your family, if they will be in a ‘genuine and exclusive’ relationship with
travelling with you on your student visa) to them for at least 12 months. This usually
have OSHC cover throughout your time in requires you to have been living together
Australia as a student. Single 12 month for at least 12 months.
OSHC cover will cost around A$450; family
cover will vary according to the size of the If my partner is a dependent on my visa, can they
family unit. work while I study?
Partners of students on 572 visas are able
Is there an age limit? to work up to 40 hours per fortnight, the
No. There is no age limit on student visas same allowance as the student. Unlike the
for Australia. student, however, partners are not entitled
to work longer hours in holidays – the
I have already used my Working Holiday visa for restriction of 40 hours applies throughout.
Australia. Am I still eligible for a student visa?
Yes. The two visa schemes are completely How do I apply?
separate from one another. You can make your application online
at www.border.gov.au, or by post using
How long does it take? a paper application (Form 157a –
Visa processing times vary, but allow at Application For A Student Visa).
least two weeks for the visa to be approved. If applying via the paper application,
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