Safety precautions for studying in New Zealand

# Studying in New Zealand # Introduction The reason why New Zealand can cultivate outstanding talents is that it has a good environment and an excellent education system, which attracts many students from all over the world to study here. The following are the safety precautions for studying in New Zealand, and I don't want to share them. Welcome to read the reference!

1. Safety precautions for studying in New Zealand

1, New Zealand emergency number11

The telephone numbers of Fei Jing, fire alarm and ambulance in New Zealand are all "11",compared with 1 19, 1 10, 120.

When your personal safety is threatened or you find that others need urgent help, please call 1 1 1 and tell them what help you need. Don't be afraid that you don't understand English. Even if it is some simple keywords and the address of the alarm person, the operator will try to "guess" the meaning of the alarm person and send corresponding personnel to help. Of course, as a non-native English speaker, some necessary English words should be remembered, such as police /Cop, fireman, ambulance, car crash/accident and so on.

2. The personal accident is ACC.

Most people who travel, study and work far away from home are most afraid of getting sick or being injured by accidents, but they can't afford expensive medical expenses, especially when accidents happen abroad, which is even more worrying.

However, if you have an accident in New Zealand, you need not worry at all. New Zealand's national accident compensation system will pay all the medical expenses for you. No matter who the accident happened, ACC of New Zealand Accident Compensation Bureau will be responsible for you as long as it happens in New Zealand. This is New Zealand Accident Compensation Company, or ACC for short.

Under this system, the funds of ACC are drawn from the income of every New Zealander, and 1.4% of each taxpayer's total income before tax must be turned over to ACC as ACC compensation funds. So New Zealanders pay, but people all over the world are guaranteed.

This is the ACC system in New Zealand, a selfless system that embodies the spirit of humanistic care to the extreme.

3. Traffic safety in New Zealand

New Zealand uses the British transportation system, as well as cars and bicycles. You must drive on the left, so friends who have just arrived in New Zealand should pay attention to changing their habits of participating in traffic; When crossing the road, you should look to the right first, then to the left, finally to the right, and then to the past.

The traffic lights at most intersections in New Zealand are pressed by pedestrians themselves. If no one presses them, the traffic lights on the sidewalk will remain off until someone presses the red button. When the green light is on, it is usually accompanied by a low "beep" sound, which shows humanistic care and instructs people with visual impairment to cross the road.

There are two kinds of crosswalks in New Zealand. One is the conventional crosswalk, namely the white zebra crossing. As long as someone walks on it, passing cars must stop to make way for you, and motor vehicles can only pass after pedestrians pass by.

Another kind of informal crosswalk, usually in busy areas such as electric gates, is an unofficial crosswalk for the convenience of pedestrians, and sometimes it is a section of road surface protruding from the ground. Motor vehicles are not obliged to stop to take the informal crosswalk, but most drivers will stop to let pedestrians pass first.

4. Fire Prevention in New Zealand

Most houses in New Zealand are made of wood, so they are most afraid of fire, and because the frame wood used in New Zealand houses is quite good, it caught fire and the fire was fierce. Therefore, most houses in New Zealand are equipped with extremely sensitive and loud smoke alarms.

In fact, in order to prevent fire hazards, there are fire alarms in almost all human activities in New Zealand. When there is a little smoke, the sound alarm exceeding 65,438+000 decibels will be continuously reported until it is manually turned off by firefighters or professionals.

In a closed place, once the smoke alarm or fire alarm goes off, the only thing we need to do is to evacuate the building, instead of investigating the cause first. If there are people around who need help, be sure to help them evacuate together; Turn off the alarm device after firefighters or professionals find out the reason and confirm the safety.

2. New Zealand Study Abroad Guarantee Fund

First, the amount of the deposit.

The amount of the deposit is calculated according to the duration of the course, which is 6.5438+0.5 million per year. For example, if a student wants to go to Victoria University to study MPA for two years, then the guarantee fund needs to be prepared at 300,000 yuan; If a student wants to go to the University of Auckland for 65,438+0-year preparatory course +3-year undergraduate course, then we don't need to provide 600,000 yuan, but generally we can provide 450,000 yuan in the first three years.

Second, the form of deposit

You don't need to give the deposit to anyone, just deposit it in the bank (both current and fixed, and the rest includes stocks, real estate, wealth management, etc. Can't be used as a deposit unless there is a discount). The deposit can be in the name of the student or the guarantor (such as parents).

Third, the deposit period.

1, deposit for more than 6 months, no need to explain the source of funds.

2. If the deposit is less than 6 months, you need to explain the source: for example, after selling the house, the money is transferred to the deposit; Or after the stock is sold, it is transferred to the margin; Or what wealth management products you bought before, now turn them out, and so on. As long as you can explain the source of funds, you don't need to save them for six months (this is undoubtedly good news for parents with strong investment and financial management concepts).

3. If your deposit has not reached the maturity of six months and you can't explain the source of funds, I suggest you open a special account for New Zealand students at CITIC Bank, which can also be used as a guarantee. Of course, as we all know, the money can only be used for studying abroad and cannot be used for other purposes (some parents are rich, but the source of the money is not clear, hehe, you know, you can go to a special account and apply for a visa).

3. Types of Scholarships for Studying in New Zealand

There are not many kinds of scholarships for international students in New Zealand. Let me introduce them one by one:

1. Scholarship for studying abroad

This is a scholarship for international students formulated by the New Zealand Ministry of Education and the United University. The object of this award is international students from various countries. As long as the grades are excellent and the language scores are up to standard, you can apply. The relevant departments give rewards according to comprehensive conditions, generally subsidizing tuition and living expenses, and a large proportion of schools pay them monthly.

2. Excellent scholarship

Students who perform well in school can apply as long as they have good grades, good learning attitude and excellent performance in all aspects. Some people will mention the parity and product performance of the guide. But it will guarantee fairness and justice. The amount of outstanding scholarships varies from school to school, some are paid in one lump sum and some are paid monthly. Students are free to use this fee.

3. Subsidized scholarships

Scholarships that families with excellent grades but poor family income can apply for, although there are requirements for grades, mainly assess whether the family situation is true, and the school will require relevant documents to prove it. This fee is more about subsidizing tuition and living expenses. It is of great help to students with poor family conditions but excellent grades.

4. Introduction to the advantages of studying in New Zealand

1, with low language requirements.

The vast majority of international students must or need to receive English training before starting university courses. Eight national universities and polytechnics in New Zealand have language schools, which provide a good way for students to enter universities directly. Language schools will put foreign students into small classes of different levels according to their English level. From elementary listening, speaking, reading and writing to advanced courses designed for studying for bachelor's and master's degrees. These courses are divided into full-time and half-time courses. Although there is no age limit for students in language schools, it is difficult to get a visa if they are too young. For applicants between the ages of 15 and 18, it is recommended to attend New Zealand secondary schools. Tuition fees in language schools vary, averaging NZ $ 350-400 per week.

2. The visa success rate is high.

Standardized English test scores are not mandatory for studying in New Zealand. International students can choose to study English in New Zealand before taking specialized courses. Therefore, whether you apply for admission or visa, your English performance will not be affected. Even the University of Auckland will not be affected by the applicant's poor English scores. It is a very flexible choice for students who want to go abroad as soon as possible and enter a good university. In addition, when applying for a New Zealand visa, you can also meet the requirements of the Immigration Bureau in the form of a special account for studying abroad, which is flexible and easier to get a visa.

3. Rich career choices

The choice of study abroad major in New Zealand should be guided by students' own interests, because students should first like their major, which is conducive to their better completion of their studies. Because New Zealand is a country with agriculture and animal husbandry as its main industries, it is very strong in agriculture, horticulture and landscape design, and has been certified as a short-board industry. In addition, computer, environmental protection, nursing and other majors are in short supply in New Zealand, and the graduates of these majors have good employment prospects. In addition, business and education majors are also popular majors, such as finance, accounting, design, media, hotel management and logistics management.

4. Pay attention to cultivating students' ability.

Education in New Zealand is different from that in China. It pays attention to cultivating each student's independence and respects each student's personality and characteristics. It pays attention to practical results and encourages students to cultivate their survival ability, leadership ability and independent career development ability by participating in social activities. The school encourages students to participate in sports and recreational activities and experience a colorful life. Therefore, overseas study experience will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for students' future employment and life.

5. Good social order

In recent years, with the increasing number of overseas students in China, the safety of overseas students has become an important factor for domestic students and parents to consider when choosing to go abroad. New Zealand is recognized as one of the safest countries in the world, especially for those who choose to go abroad to study in middle schools or even primary schools. New Zealand's safe social system and flexible accompanying reading system are the most reassuring choices for parents of young international students.