Study opportunities in New Zealand
New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers.
Qualifications
New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees. Learn about our:
Secondary school qualifications
The qualification for which secondary school students in New Zealand study is called the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). It is officially recognised in New Zealand and internationally by employers, universities and polytechnics.
tertiary and industry qualifications
There are 10 levels of study in New Zealand schools and universities. The lowest level is a certificate and the highest is a doctoral degree. Each level is more complex than the one below it. These are the names of our qualifications and their levels:
New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers.Qualifications
New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees. Learn about our:
Secondary school qualifications
The qualification for which secondary school students in New Zealand study is called the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). It is officially recognised in New Zealand and internationally by employers, universities and polytechnics.
tertiary and industry qualifications
There are 10 levels of study in New Zealand schools and universities. The lowest level is a certificate and the highest is a doctoral degree. Each level is more complex than the one below it. These are the names of our qualifications and their levels:
English language qualifications.
English language schools generally offer two types of courses: courses which do not give you a specific qualification, and courses which do.
General English : Most English language schools offer general English classes. These classes do not give you a specific qualification, but at the end of them you should be able to communicate more easily in English, or be prepared to go on to further study.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
English language schools generally offer two types of courses: courses which do not give you a specific qualification, and courses which do.
General English : Most English language schools offer general English classes. These classes do not give you a specific qualification, but at the end of them you should be able to communicate more easily in English, or be prepared to go on to further study.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
