Visit New Zealand Government Institutions Education Fair – 17th September 2016

New Zealand is one of the most attractiveand welcoming study destinations in the world with a high quality of life. Two of its key metropolitan cities, Auckland and Wellington, have consistently ranked among the top cities with the highest quality of life.New Zealand’s international student population has grown rapidly in recent years, with students from over 180 different nationalities, such as, the United Kingdom, India, Philippines, Fiji, China, South Africa, Germany, Japan, Malaysia and the United States,pursuing their higher education in all parts of the country, making it one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant places for Sri Lankans to study.

In addition to its scenic attractions, one of the key reasons for the increasing in-flow ofinternationalstudentsto New Zealand is the proactive measures taken by the Government of New Zealand to preserve and enhance the quality of education for international students. All education providers in New Zealand are required to register with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) – an organization which is governed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment. NZQA is responsible for maintaining quality standards and independently assessing all education providers. The Ministry of Education also operates a Code of Practice that provides a framework for safeguarding the interests and well-being of international students. It covers pastoral care, accommodation and provision of information, and all sectors of education providers are signatories to this code.

The New Zealand education system is modeled after the highly renowned British education system and its tertiary education system comprises of Governmentrun universities and polytechnics (also known as Institutes of Technology or ITPs) as well as Private Training Establishments (PTE) which conduct many academic as well as study programs in a variety of fields. Students can choose a 1-year or 2-year diploma, or a traditional 3-year undergraduate degree. Most of Government Institutions offer Graduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Diplomas at masters level study options.

New Zealand is also one of the most costeffective destinations to study in. Many programs of study are offered at very competitive pricing, starting from NZ $18,000/(approximately SL Rs. 2 million) per year and upward. Students are also allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours during semesters. Students who complete qualifications of 2 years or more at the undergraduate level (levels 5 & 6) and students who complete 1 year or more at the graduate and postgraduate levels (Level 7 and higher) are eligible to apply for a studyto-work Graduate Job Search Visa upon completion of their respective courses.

Aspiring students are cautioned, howev- er, not to be enticed solely by low-cost study options. It is highly recommended that students do their due diligence when choosing a reputed institution to study, and whenever necessary, always to look for study options either at Universities or at Institute of Technology /Polytechnic.

Five prominent Student Agents in Sri Lanka are getting together to organize this event to offer the best applied learning opportunities for Sri Lankan students at NZ Govt. Institute of Technologies & Polytechnics.

Rivil International Education Consultants (www.riviledu.com) , Thames International (www.thameslanka.com), Overseas Education Information Center (www.overseas.edu.lk) , Aspirations Education (www.aspirations.edu.lk) , Australian NZ Education Consultants (www.anzecsl.com) are the agents you should get in touch with to get more information about this event.

NZ Education fair will be held at the TajSamudra Hotel, Crystal Room (Ground) on 17th September 2016 from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm and the entrance is free. There will be 10NZ Government Institutions taking part for this fair and it will create a great opportunity for prospective and genuine students to get first hand information relevant for their higher education opportunities in New Zealand.

Participating New Zealand Government Institutions are ; ARA Institute of Canterbury (FORMER CPIT), Eastern Institute of Technolgy, Unitec, Waikato Institute of Technolgy (WINTEC), Wellington Institute of Technolgy (WELTEC), Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Whitireia Community Polytechnic, North Tec, Southern Institute of Technolgy (SIT) .

In addition to its scenic attractions, one of the key reasons for the increasing inflow of international students to New Zealand is the proactive measures taken by the Government of New Zealand to preserve and enhance the quality of education for international students. All education providers in New Zealand are required to register with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) – an organization which is governed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.