Helpful Information

For many international students and their families, life in New Zealand may be quite different to the lives they lead at home. Below are sites that provide useful information and valuable insights about life in New Zealand, these will help prepare you for your time in New Zealand. 

• International Student Code | www2.nzqa.govt.nz/international
  When international students come to New Zealand to study, education providers must ensure that students are well informed, safe and properly cared for. In New Zealand we call this ‘pastoral care’. Students are entitled to be treated fairly, at all ages and at all levels of education. To support this, the New Zealand Government has developed the Code.
• Naumai NZ | naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
  Information and suggestions to help you find your way, connect and explore your new home.  
• Study with New Zealand | NauMai NZ (studywithnewzealand.govt.nz)
  The official Government site for advice on studying abroad in New Zealand. This site offers information on a range of courses at universities, institutes and schools. You can also read student stories of real life experiences and learn important information about the costs of living in New Zealand. 
• Cost of living in New Zealand | NauMai NZ (studywithnewzealand.govt.nz)
  Useful information on the cost of living in New Zealand​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Tourism New Zealand | tourismnewzealand.com
  Tourism New Zealand offers some valuable information about tourism opportunities for families while in New Zealand.
• 100% Pure New Zealand | newzealand.com
  100% Pure New Zealand offers some valuable suggestions and information about tourism opportunities for families while in New Zealand​​​​​​​
• Tuition fees and cost of living | Study with New Zealand
  Information on Tuition fees and cost of living in New Zealand           
• Students travelling to New Zealand | immigration.govt.nz
  This site offers information for students to help them plan their move to New Zealand and to settle quickly once they get here. It also offers information about visa options for students and families.
• NZQA's Studying in New Zealand | nzqa.govt.nz
  This site offers further information about New Zealand qualifications, secondary school and NCEA, Tertiary education and quality assurance of education in New Zealand.
• New Zealand Now: www.newzealandnow.govt.nz
  This Government website shares information about living, working, studying and investing in New Zealand as well as information about visas, job prospects and the great lifestyle here.
• Education New Zealand | enz.govt.nz
  Education New Zealand (ENZ) raises awareness of New Zealand as a study destination and supports education providers and businesses to export their services and products.
• Richmond View School, complaint process 
  This process is to support students if they have a problem and are unsure who to talk with at school. More Information on Process.
• Disputes Resolution Scheme: https://studycomplaints.org.nz/
  The DRS is a free service that supports students to resolve complaints with their education provider.​​​​​​​

• Richmond View School, information on student wellbeing.
  Read more here.​​​​​​​
• Live & Work in Marlborough: https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/
  Guide for parents accompanying their son/daughter and living in Marlborough.   

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