New Zealand Education International Outreach ( Study New Zealand is one of the New Zealand government agencies that provides a wealth of information on studying in New Zealand, just search the website for courses, degrees, colleges and scholarships to learn about studying in New Zealand.

Learn about majors, colleges and scholarships for future The program is designed to provide a good foundation for future employment. Hear from international students about their life abroad and learn about studying, living and working in New Zealand. Browse parent information and hear from graduates about the successful careers they have built around the world. New Zealand is the best place in the world to live and learn. Learn about New Zealand's world-leading education system and enviable lifestyle.

Education in New Zealand focuses on developing students' ability to solve problems, process information, work with teams, and be hands-on and innovative. At any stage of your studies, New Zealand will provide you with a consistently high quality education to ensure you achieve your study goals.

New Zealand Higher Education (18+): New Zealand has 8 national universities, 15 polytechnics and around 550 private institutions including English language schools. Choose the type of school that is most beneficial to your career:

Universities offer higher education degree programs. The majors offered are generally academic and research oriented, rather than vocational education. In the 2015/16 QS World University Rankings, all eight of New Zealand's universities are ranked in the top 100 in the world for at least one subject. Polytechnics and some large private institutions offer degree-granting vocational education programs. Private institutions focus more on providing vocational training programs in specific fields, with a focus on awarding certificates and diplomas to students.

New Zealand Secondary Schools (13 to 18+): There are three types of schools in New Zealand:

Public Schools: 85% of New Zealand's local children attend public schools; Integrated Schools: Schools with a religious background, or schools that use a special approach. The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand. New Zealand secondary schools also offer subjects that focus on vocational development, such as travel and computing. Some secondary schools also offer Cambridge International Examinations and International Baccalaureate courses.

New Zealand Secondary School Senior School Year (11-12 years old):

The Senior School Year is the transition bridge between primary and secondary school, with primary education beginning in Year 1 and continuing through Year 8. Years 7 and 8 are completed in elementary school or in a separate upper elementary school. Elementary school students study the subjects set out in the New Zealand National Curriculum, including: English, Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Science and Technology. The school regularly assesses students' abilities in reading, writing and mathematics at different ages in accordance with the New Zealand National Education Standards.