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How many students are there in one class?
Usually 8 or 9. The maximum class
size is 12.
What nationality are the students?
The study abroad students are
from lots of different countries – Japan, Tahiti, Korea, China, Argentina,
Germany, and Indonesia. But they are all fans of our “english-only” rule. So
they’ll talk to you in English. And if two students are from France, they’ll
talk to each other in English.
Where can I stay
?
Most of our students start off with
homestay. It's a great way to help them to learn English. After they’ve had
time to settle in and make a new circle of friends, many of them join a
flatting (apartment) group. But some choose to stay on in homestay.
Who will meet me at the airport?
Either a member of our staff or a
delegated transfer service will meet you at the airport. They will have a big
“lemon” sign with your name on it. Just look for the lemon.
What if I get lost on my first day at
school?
On your first day, your homestay
family will bring you to the school. They may come on the bus with you. If you
are not in homestay, you will have a map that shows you how to find the school
(it’s in the middle of Auckland’s main street, so it’s very easy to find.)
And you’ll have a phone card. If you have any problem, you’ll phone us, and
one of our staff will come to help you find the way.
What will happen on my first day at
school?
You will come to school a little
early with your homestay family. We will give you a warm welcome. You’ll have
a placement test to make sure you are placed in the righ English language
class level. We’ll take you on a quick orientation tour. You’ll receive a pack
of orientation materials. Then it will be time to meet your new study abroad
classmates.
What are New
Zealand homestay families like?
New Zealanders love to meet study
abroad people from oveseas. You will find our homestay families kind and warm.
They will talk to you and make you welcome.
What are the teachers like?
Our teachers have English as
their first language. Most of them are New Zealand-born. They have special
qualifications for teaching the English language as a second language. They
are skilled in the latest teaching philosophies and techniques. But most
importantly of all, they are people who love teaching and love welcoming new
study abroad students to their classes.
How much is the New Zealand dollar?
As a rough guide, the New Zealand
dollar is worth around US$.70 or 700 Yen. But our currency converter will give
you a much more accurate idea.
How much does it cost to live in New
Zealand?
The cost of living compares
favourably with most of Europe and most developed Asian countries. As a rule
of thumb, a big Mac costs NZ$4.35.
What sort of visa do I need?
You can study in New Zealand on a
student visa, a visitor visa (up to 12 weeks) and a working holiday visa (up
to 12 weeks).
Can I get a part-time job?
If you have a working holiday visa,
you can. But you cannot work with a visitor visa or a student visa.
Which countries have working holiday visa
arrangements with New Zealand?
List
How long does it take to get a visa?
As long as your documentation is
all present and valid, obtaining a visa should be fairly easy. Most New
Zealand embassies are able to issue a visa within 14 working days or less.
Which countries are able to issue visitor
visa (visa waiver countries)
List
Do I need insurance?
Yes, you do. If you don’t have
insurance, we will arrange it for you.
Are the seasons really opposite those in
the northern hemisphere?
They certainly are. Is it snowing
where you are? Then you’ll find New Zealanders at the beach. Are you having a
sweltering summer? We’ll be skiing. Are your autumn leaves turning red and
gold? That means our cherry blossoms are at their best.
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