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guide_to_new_zealand Enrolment

Enrolment

Once you’ve found the New Zealand institution and course you wish to apply for, take the following steps to enrol.

  1. Complete and return the relevant application form(s). This can often be done online, but you’ll still have to post or courier documents. You may need certified translations.
  2. The institution will send you an 'offer of place' letter confirming start dates and course details, and an invoice for the tuition fees.
  3. Pay the fees.
  4. The institution will send you a confirmed offer of place and confirmation of payment. You’ll need this for the next step.
  5. If you intend to study for more than 12 weeks, apply for a student visa at your nearest New Zealand Embassy, Consulate or Trade Commission. If your country has a visa-free agreement with New Zealand, you don’t need a visa and can apply for a permit after you arrive.
  6. Let the institution know when you are arriving so accommodation can be arranged and you can be met at the airport.

Entry and language requirements