Study in New Zealand: Getting your Qualifications Recognised

 

   Now that you know  the major kinds of Universities and Institutes in New Zealand, lets move on with the application process.

Here is an overview of the process:

1. browse through the universities that interest you

2. select an appropriate program

3. review the admission requirements

4. application materials

5. applying to the universities.

 Before applying to the Universities, make sure your qualifications are equivalent to those in New Zealand. If you are not sure then please visit the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website to apply for an assessment of your qualification. The website has an online application portal and it usually takes 20 to 35 days to assess your qualification depending on the type of application. Hence apply well in advance if you want to get your qualifications assessed on time.

Who can apply for the assessment?

1. employment seekers

2. Interested in studying a full time course in New Zealand

3. teaching

4. Immigration cases.

The ASSESSMENT FEE ranges from NZ$51 to NZ$746 depending on the type of application and has to be paid using credit card with Visa/Master Card logo on it.

Guidelines on applying to the qualification assessment can be found on the NZQA website or you can download it here.

Documents required in ORIGINAL:

1. leaving certificate from your secondary school

2. transcripts and marksheets of all the degrees and diplomas obtained till date.

3. Evidence of internship/ vocational training.

The following documents are to be submitted as CERTIFIED COPIES:

4. Identification document such as passport, driving license etc.

5. official academic syllabus/curriculum

6. deed poll or marriage certificate as an evidence for change of name

7. employment records and employment references.

More details can be found on the NZQA website.

   In my next post I will be writing about how to apply to Universities in New Zealand and the application process.