If you’re outside New Zealand and have been accepted into an approved student exchange scheme, you can study full-time in New Zealand. While you’re here, you can enjoy New Zealand’s high-quality teaching standards and gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Students studying under reciprocal exchange schemes approved by the Minister of Education are considered to be domestic students for the purposes of attending primary and secondary schools and are exempt from paying foreign tuition fees.
There are two types of New Zealand student exchange schemes under which international students may be enrolled in New Zealand schools without paying international fees:
You can stay up to 4 years depending on the length of your exchange, and can study full-time in a school-to-school exchange, an exchange programme organisation scheme or a tertiary exchange.
This visa will also allow you to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week while studying or full-time in the holidays, depending on your age and how long your study is for.
Learn more about how to get accepted into an approved New Zealand student exchange schemes. Get end-to-end assistance with the NZ visa application under the approved Exchange Students Visa category. You don’t have to pay tuition fees, as you’re considered a domestic student. We the Immigration Advisers New Zealand are an Education New Zealand Recognised Agency and one of the leading immigration advisory services providers based in Auckland. We offer a complete solution, assisting students through every step of the visa application process. We have worked with many students to date with their approved Exchange Students NZ Visa. Contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. today and talk to our Licensed Immigration Adviser team for your visa.
To find out more about how to apply under this Exchange Students Visa category, assessment criteria, and the pitfalls that you should be aware of, please call us today on +64 9 379 0219 or email contact@nzimmigration.info
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