Types of New Zealand Schools: How to Apply for Studying in New Zealand at Different Stages

Students studying in New Zealand need to have a comprehensive understanding of local education, among which it is very important to know the types of schools. Let's learn about the types of schools in New Zealand and introduce how to apply for studying in New Zealand at different stages.

School type

New Zealand's education level and investment are among the highest in the world, and there is no obvious difference between public and private enrollment rates, which are found in all schools of well-known middle schools. Public schools in New Zealand are mostly non-denominational schools, which are suitable for the vast majority of children, but they have their own strengths in academics, arts and sports. In New Zealand, private schools have a long history, strict teaching or religious beliefs. Parents should know more about whether they agree with the school's cultural values before deciding whether to send their children to school.

1. Public schools

State schools, the most mainstream schools in New Zealand, are funded by the New Zealand government and managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Local students in New Zealand can go to school for free, but most students have to pay a donation of 100-200 NZD every year.

2. Private schools

Independent schools/private schools are managed by independent boards. Most of these schools have excellent teaching quality and facilities and strict management, and many extra courses will be added. Private schools can only get very little money from the government, so students have to pay expensive tuition fees whether they have New Zealand resident status or not.

Among the three types of schools in New Zealand, due to religious reasons, most New Zealand immigrants from China only consider public and private schools. However, there is a huge difference in tuition fees between public and private schools in New Zealand, and the annual cost of attending private schools may be as high as tens of thousands of New Zealand dollars.

3. Missionary schools

National comprehensive schools, also known as missionary schools, used to be mostly private schools, but were later merged by the government, but at the same time they retained some religious traditions. Although these schools are partially subsidized by the New Zealand government, they need to charge tuition fees because the land and buildings may also belong to private property, but they are much lower than private schools.

At present, more and more parents in China begin to accept missionary schools. Objectively speaking, the teaching level of missionary schools in New Zealand is generally good and the tuition is moderate. Religion, especially Christianity, is an important part of western culture. Understanding and accepting it is of great benefit to the life after immigrating to New Zealand.

4. Other types of schools

(1) primary school, usually 1 grade to grade 6.

(2) The middle school of junior high school is equivalent to junior high school in China, and it has only two years in New Zealand, that is, grade 7/8.

(3) Middle schools generally accept four grades: 7/8/910.

(4) In the high school stage, middle schools accept grades 9/10/112/13.

(5) Designated person schools belong to public schools, but they can set teaching contents according to their own teaching objectives. Usually, these schools have their own religious beliefs.

(6) Correspondence schools, which provide distance education and accept students from preschool to 13 grades.

Application conditions

High school stage

1. Education requirements

New Zealand high school students need to meet the conditions for graduating from junior high schools in China. They should be no more than 65,438+065,438+0 when entering grade 65,438+08, and no more than 65,438+09 when entering grade 65,438+02 (equivalent to the second grade in China). New Zealand high schools are not allowed to skip classes. For example, when a student graduated from junior high school when he went to New Zealand, he could not read New Zealand 12. High schools in New Zealand are allowed to study backwards. For example, students who have just finished Grade Two in China when they go to New Zealand can go to New Zealand to study Grade Two again. However, the time required for backward reading shall not exceed 1.5 years (calculated by the time of entering the main course).

The time spent in high school in New Zealand should not be less than 65,438+06 months. Under normal circumstances, the school does not allow students to study in the class of grade 65,438+02, because the incomplete grade 65,438+02 will affect the number of courses they attend, which will make the students of grade 65,438+03 have a heavy academic burden and affect the probability of entering the university.

2. Language requirements

Generally speaking, New Zealand public high schools have no IELTS requirements and can enter directly. The school provides special language counseling. Private schools generally have English requirements. For example, grade 1 1- 13 of ACG school requires IELTS 5.0 or passes the school exam. If students' language scores are not up to standard, they need to take language classes for a period of time.

3. Funding requirements

New Zealand high school students need 6.5438+0.5 million guarantee a year. If the IELTS score is not enough, you need to take a language class, and you need to add a deposit of 654.38+0.5 million. High school students are required to prepare 600,000 RMB as financial guarantee. The more deposits, the higher the student visa pass rate.

The guarantee money only needs to be deposited in the bank, whether it is current or regular, it can be deposited in the student's own name or in the parents' name. But the stock can't be used as a deposit, and it can only be discounted.

Second, the undergraduate stage

1. Education requirements

If you want to enter the first-year undergraduate course of New Zealand University, you need to complete the first-year course of a regular domestic university or the second-year course of a regular domestic college. If students' college entrance examination scores reach more than two lines, they can also be recognized by some colleges and universities.

Domestic students or graduates who want to study in New Zealand in the second year of high school need to study for one year. Only after finishing the preparatory course and achieving certain results can you enter the undergraduate course.

If domestic college graduates study the same or similar majors in universities in New Zealand, they can reduce credits and shorten the time required to finish their undergraduate courses.

2. Language requirements

Undergraduate study in New Zealand requires students to have an IELTS score of around 6.0 to 6.5, and some majors will require higher IELTS scores. If students' language scores are not up to standard, they need to take another English class.

Students studying in the preparatory course are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, and a single score of not less than 5.0. Students, like undergraduates, need to apply for English courses if their IELTS scores are not up to standard or not.

3. Funding requirements

The annual tuition fee for studying in New Zealand is about NZ $20,000 to NZ $25,000. Of course, different schools or majors will have different tuition standards. The monthly living expenses of international students are about 1250 NZD, including accommodation. Transportation and daily meals.

Therefore, it is suggested that students who want to study in New Zealand should prepare funds in advance so that their study and life in New Zealand will not be affected by funds. Of course, New Zealand allows students to work, and the hourly salary is relatively high, which can alleviate the economic pressure in life to some extent.

Third, the postgraduate stage.

1. Education requirements

Completed four-year regular courses in domestic universities and obtained a bachelor's degree;

2. Language requirements

IELTS 6.5, each item is not less than 6.0. Such as business, liberal arts, engineering, architecture, natural science and other majors; Some majors have slightly higher requirements for IELTS, such as Education (IELTS 7). If students can get the corresponding IELTS scores, they can directly enroll in graduate courses; If you don't meet the IELTS requirements, you can go to the Language Institute under the University of New Zealand for language course training. After meeting certain requirements, you can enter the postgraduate stage.

3. Funding requirements

The cost of studying in New Zealand is not cheap. The tuition fee for postgraduate courses in New Zealand universities is usually between NZ $20,000 and NZ $35,000 per year. Tuition fees for different majors vary from school to school. The living expenses for studying in New Zealand (including accommodation, transportation and catering) are about 15000 New Zealand dollars per year, and the families of students who go to New Zealand universities for undergraduate studies prepare 180000 to 250000 yuan per year. Therefore, students who choose to study for a master's degree in New Zealand must have certain financial ability.