We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience of our website. By accepting, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our privacy policy.

  • We think you're in United States, so we've set your language to Vietnamese.
    You can change this at any time.
Share

Enrolment Guide for Studying In New Zealand

Follow the steps in this simple guide to find out how to apply to study in New Zealand.

Schools or English Language Tertiary

How to apply

Start your journey to New Zealand by discovering how to apply to study at a school, English language school or tertiary institution.

Apply to study at a school or English language school

Follow these steps to apply to study at a primary, secondary or English language school.

This is a general guide only – some schools may have different procedures.

  1. Once you have chosen your school, collect the required documents. These may include a copy of your passport, a medical certificate, school reports and exam results
  2. Pay an application fee, if required, and submit application form
  3. Attend an interview, if required. Your school may be able to interview you via Skype, WeChat or another messaging app
  4. Take an English language assessment, if required
  5. Submit your application
  6. Pay your deposit or full fees once you have received a conditional offer of place


Once you have received a confirmed offer of place and, if you’re under 18, a written guarantee of accommodation, you are ready to apply for your student visa.

Documents you’ll be asked to supply include your offer of place, your accommodation guarantee, evidence you have enough money to live on while you study, and medical and travel insurance details.

 

Tip

Information for parents

Are you a parent looking to give your child a world-class education? Visit our guide for parents

Apply to study at a tertiary institution

Follow these steps to apply to study at a university, institute of technology, polytechnic or vocational training institution.

This is a general guide only – some tertiary institutions may have different steps.

  1. Choose your institution and programme
  2. Check the fees and entry requirements. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the English language requirements for university students or other tertiary students.
  3. Collect documents. These may include a copy of your passport, academic transcripts and English language test results. Documents may need to be in English or translated into English, and you may be asked to provide certified copies
  4. Submit application
  5. Receive an offer of place
  6. Pay fees

You’re now ready to apply for your student visa. Documents you’ll be asked to supply include an offer of place, proof you have enough money to live on while you study, and medical and travel insurance details.

Tip

Learn English

If you don’t meet your chosen institution’s English language requirements, consider studying English in New Zealand before starting your studies
You are now ready to apply for your visa
Apply Now
{{ i.title }}

What's this?

You’ll see this icon when you’re viewing one of our 5 steps to studying in New Zealand.

It will show you the step number you’re on and other things to do in that step.

Learn more about 5 Steps to studying in New Zealand

You're on step: 3 of 5

3Apply for your course Find out what you need to prepare your application.

Also in step 3:

Contact an institution

Contact an agent

View all steps

Stay in touch

Sign up here so we can make sure any tools or tips we send you about studying in New Zealand are relevant and personalised especially for you.

Please complete all of the fields below.

Please enter a valid email address.

Please enter a first name.

Please enter a last name.

Please select a country.

By clicking subscribe you agree to our privacy policy and to receive our updates and communications.

Thanks for subscribing

Close