Studying In New Zealand - New Zealand is a wonderful place to study. It is safe and offers wonderful travel opportunities while you are here. New Zealand is world-renowned for having outstanding scenery, wide open spaces, being clean, green and of course New Zealand was one the first countries to declare itself nuclear-free.
You can enjoy an enormous range of activities while in New Zealand from skiing and snow boarding, to bungy jumping, surfing and white water rafting. There are wonderful bush walks, uncrowded golden sand beaches as well as our unique Maori Culture, and other cultural experiences.
While the climate does vary from region to region overall it is considered to be temperate - not too hot, or cold.
Travel Careers & Training have a campus in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. For more information on these three cities click on the following links:
Cost of Living: Living in New Zealand does not cost as much as many other countries. Moderate hotels cost between $100 - $120 a night (NZ dollars). Homestay accommodation costs approximately $200 per week. Student accommodation varies in cost from $150 per week for a room in a hostel or backpackers, to $250 in a higher standard hostel.
Eating out in New Zealand will be an enjoyable experience with a large range of restaurants which will cater to every taste. Both Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have hundreds of cafes and restaurants.
Eating out is generally inexpensive, with cafe style meals from $12 through to restaurant meals at around $30.00.
Size New Zealand is equivalent in size to Japan or Britain. It is however cosiderably less crowded with a population of only 4.0 million people, making New Zealand one of the world's least crowded countries.
Geography New Zealand is known world-wide for its beautiful scenery and indeed it was this scenery that attracted Peter Jackson to choose New Zealand to film the trilogy 'Lord of the Rings'. The wide open spaces, beautiful mountains, valleys and lakes makes New Zealand a beautiful place to live. New Zealand is comprised of several islands with the two main islands being the North Island and the South Island. New Zealand is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, south-east of Australia.
Climate New Zealand is known for its clean air and lack of pollution and beautiful blue skies, which makes it a healthy and enjoyable place to live.
As New Zealand is long, narrow islands and lying north-south, and not close to any large land masses the temperature varies little year round and seasonal variations are not very marked. New Zealand summer is from December - February, and winter is from June - August. Auckland can experience in winter 13 - 17 degrees Celsius and in summer 20 - 25 degrees Celsius, while Wellington temperatures can be lower eg 17 -22 degrees in summer and 8 - 13 degrees in winter. Wellington on a nice day is magnificent.
Important Information
Eligibility for Health Services
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in
New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz.
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to
New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz.
Medical and Travel Insurance International students must have "appropriate" and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. Travel Careers & Training assist in advising which companies have appropriate cover for students.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral care of International Students Travel Careers & Training has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website
