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Fee-free vocational Education and training

A Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) is available to support learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees. Some temporary visa holders may qualify What is the TTAF? The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund makes a range of training and apprenticeship programmes at sub-degree level free for learners. It is aimed to upskill New Zealanders and some temporary visa holders towards acquiring industry skills that are needed in targeted areas. Who qualifies? …

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Domestic tertiary student eligibility change for dependent children of migrants applying for 2021 Resident Visa

Domestic student eligibility in tertiary institutions Along with the one-off resident visa and the one-off 12 months interim visa, the Government has announced a one-off tertiary student visa that may enable certain non-resident dependent children to study at tertiary level as domestic students (no international student fees) from 1st January 2022, and for the 2022 and 2023 academic years. INZ website What is a domestic student? Traditionally, a domestic student is a New Zealand resident or citizens, and pays 1/2 …

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New Border class exception for 1,000 international tertiary students

More international students allowed in New Zealand A further border class exception for 1,000 international tertiary students has been approved by the New Zealand Government. This is very exciting news and a positive indication of the steps New Zealand is taking towards allowing students and workers into the country. This new exemption will allow certain categories of international students to commence their studies in New Zealand, namely: 400 pilot trainees 300 students at degree level and above, and 300 students …

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New border Exceptions for international students

An extra step towards a progressive reopening of New Zealand borders, 1000 students to be allowed back into the country to complete their studies MORE ON RNZ MORE ON EDUCATION.GOVT.NZ 1,000 international students to be allowed into the country from March 2021 As the education sector, a $5 billion industry for New Zealand, is suffering from the restrictions imposed on foreign nationals entering the country, the government has announced it will allow 1,000 foreign students to enter from April. This …

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Start your 2021 New Zealand studies online

Many New Zealand education providers have adapted their programmes to online study to allow you to commence from offshore Start online… complete in New Zealand The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed on New Zealand borders have jeopardised the study plans of many prospective migrants and students. Several education providers (Universities, ITPs, PTEs) have adapted their offers to allow for their qualifications to be taken online, in part or in full. Here is a small selection which is non exhaustive, …

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New Zealand Shores renews ENZ Recognised Agency status

We have been a recognised Education New Zealand agency since 2019. This recognition rewards New Zealand Shores’ emphasis on quality service and assistance provided to prospective migrants who wish to study in New Zealand. EXPLORE STUDY OPTIONS A positive student experience We are proud of the achievement and renewed trust placed in our services. We take pride in the quality support we provide and we look forward to helping many more students achieve their study endeavour in New Zealand. Contact …

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Good news for selected international students who can resume their study plans in New Zealand

The Government is allowing up to 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to return to New Zealand to continue their studies. Border exceptions (Min. Education) PhD and postgraduate students can return to study in New Zealand Up to 250 international students will be allowed to return to New Zealand to continue their studies. The border exception, once granted, will include partners and dependents. Who is eligible? Eligible students (and their accompanying family) must hold or have held a student visa in …

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A Master of Applied Computing in 12 months!

Lincoln University is offering a fast-track professional ICT Masters this November Download the brochure ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES This Master of Applied Computing is a 12 months taught master programme with no research component if you start in November 2020. If you start in February or July intake, then it will take 18 months to complete, allowing a break over the summer. No IT background required! A key advantage of this programme is that you do not need an IT background. The …

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Studying in New Zealand in 2020-2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainties for international students. Education providers are thinking outside the box to allow you to pursue your dreams   Visit our STUDY portal New partners! New Zealand Shores is an Education New Zealand recognised agency and an approved agent for many education providers in New Zealand. We are proud to announce that we are a newly-appointed agent for two of New Zealand’s most prestigious university: The University of Auckland, and Massey University. …

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WITT: Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

With over 60 courses ranging from nursing, to engineering, beauty therapy, project management, or ICT, and a successful programme completion rate of 92%, the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) ranks very high amongst New Zealand’s Independent Tertiary Providers. Founded in 1972, it is Taranaki’s only government-owned institute of technology and polytechnic, and has a history of producing graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue and succeed in their career. A successful programme completion rate of 92% Assess …

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