Changes in New Zealand's visa policy for studying abroad

From June 5438+ 10, 2023, New Zealand implemented the new policy of studying abroad visa. This article will explain the changes of the new policy in detail for you.

EER rating system

If a student applies for a school rated as Grade 4 (the lowest grade) by the NZQA evaluation result EER, the New Zealand Immigration Bureau will no longer approve the visa.

School quality assurance

EER 1 is the highest level, and Level 4 is the lowest level. The higher the level, the better the quality and security of the school. The Immigration Department promises that schools accredited by NZQA will be more easily approved when applying for student visas.

Restrictions on the work of foreign students have been relaxed.

Students with language visas who were not allowed to work in the past can now take part-time jobs as long as they have enrolled in language courses in schools that have passed the NZQA assessment for more than 14 weeks. International students studying for research-oriented master's or doctoral degrees in New Zealand were originally required to work no more than 20 hours a week, but now they can work freely without time limit.

Protect the rights and interests of international students

The new policy indirectly raises the threshold for international students to study in New Zealand, but at the same time it further protects the rights and interests of international students to receive education in New Zealand.

Study abroad planning support

The above answers can contribute to your study abroad planning. If you have more questions or need to know more, you are welcome to visit our official website at any time. There are more detailed information about studying abroad and one-on-one guidance from a team of experts to help you successfully embark on the road of studying abroad.