Welcoming
Welcoming
Move to New Zealand and make yourself at home.
New Zealanders are a famously hospitable people with a lively interest in other cultures. An education here is frequently the beginning of lifelong friendships.
New Zealand is a rich mix of cultures – including Maori, Pakeha (European descent), Asian and Pacific peoples. An increasing number of African and Latin American people also call New Zealand home.
Beyond the warm welcome, you’ll find a place where safety and security are valued. New Zealand has strong guidelines for education and home stay providers to ensure international students are always well looked after.
New Zealanders are known as the world’s greatest travellers. We love to experience new cultures and we know what it’s like to be new in another country. We like to feel welcome when we’re overseas - and we return the favour to our international students.
Read Francesca’s New Zealand story
Italian student Francesca Corti came to a New Zealand school to improve her English and, in the process, found new friendships and became part of a whole new host family.