How about studying in New Zealand?

New Zealand's education follows the education system of the Commonwealth, which is relatively strict, pays attention to cultivating students' autonomy and innovation ability, and enjoys a high international reputation with practical, modern and advanced education standards. New Zealand has high-quality education courses, and its specialties such as biotechnology, horticulture, chemical engineering, dentistry, environmental science and ocean engineering are in the leading position in the world. Due to strict teaching quality, New Zealand's high school diplomas, matriculation diplomas and degrees from public universities or polytechnics are internationally recognized. In addition, New Zealand's academic system is very flexible. After completing the language course, students can switch credits, majors and institutions according to their personal situation. As a Commonwealth country, students can submit applications to transfer to other British countries such as Britain, Australia and Canada, and recognize each other's credits.

Life index

New Zealand is a country with a vast territory and a sparse population, with pleasant scenery and mild climate. Known as "the last piece of pure land in the world" by the world. Auckland, the largest city, has been selected as one of the top ten most livable cities in the world for many times. New Zealand folk customs are simple and friendly, and there is no racial discrimination. If an individual feels discriminated against in his study and work, he can complain at any time. Like Australia, guns are strictly prohibited in New Zealand. During the period of studying abroad, students need not worry about safety when they take public transportation and participate in social activities. The language environment in New Zealand is very pure. Students can learn and communicate in a good English environment inside and outside class, which is conducive to the rapid improvement of English ability.

benefit system

There is a vivid saying about New Zealand's welfare system-"The New Zealand government takes care of New Zealanders from birth, old age, illness to death", and various subsidies such as child support allowance, unemployment assistance, pension, disability pension and funeral allowance accompany New Zealanders throughout their lives. A sound welfare system is also beneficial to international students. According to Xia Feng, a teacher of New Zealand Education Association, as long as the international students pay no more than 2,000 yuan of medical insurance each year, the local government will bear 80% of the medical expenses during your study abroad.

The cost of studying abroad will rise.

New Zealand belongs to a moderately developed country. Although the exchange rate of New Zealand dollar is rising, according to the current exchange rate of New Zealand dollar to RMB 1:5, the tuition fee for studying in New Zealand is about13-150,000 RMB/year, which is still relatively low compared with the high cost of studying in developed countries such as the United States, Britain and Canada. However, according to the New Deal for Studying Abroad announced by the New Zealand Immigration Bureau, from March 20 12, the sponsorship for international students will be increased by 50%, and the financial sponsorship for student visas (mainly living expenses) will be increased from NZ $ 1000 to NZ $ 1000 per year. The deposit for opening a work visa has been increased from NZD 2 100 to NZD 4,200.

Visa policy "loose outside and tight inside"

Although the new visa policy implemented in New Zealand simplifies the waiting procedure for visa application, it does not relax the application requirements for overseas students' visas in essence, but only speeds up the application and approval to a certain extent. The New Zealand Immigration Bureau has been monitoring the quality of foreign students' study in the local area, requiring that the attendance rate of foreign students in New Zealand should reach more than 80%, and only need to ensure that they have the corresponding living expenses certificate when renewing their contracts. This is also the reason why the New Zealand government chooses the superior students suitable for its own country in order to better standardize the comprehensive conditions of local students. Therefore, international students going to New Zealand should be down-to-earth, not blindly confident, and plan their study abroad according to their own conditions.