New Zealand education is based on the world's most recognised education system - British. New Zealand offers high quality and world class education with a perfect balance in theoretical and practical modules focused on work-ready training.

The qualifications of New Zealand are issued and administered by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). It's maiation providers of New Zealand and also to assess international qualifications. NZQA rates the quality of an institute by an audit cycle. The higher the audit cycle, the higher is the quality of the education provider. To know more about NZQA visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students issued by the New Zealand Government ensures that an international student is taken good care of by the education providers. With all these favorable factors in place New Zealand has evolved with concept of 'Fresh Thinking'!

The education providers of New Zealand are categorized under three main categories:

Universities: Are characterised by a wide diversity of teaching and research, especially at a higher level.

Private Training Establishments (PTEs): Are private organisations providing education/training focused on delivering job oriented industry training.

Institutes of Technology (ITPs): Deliver technical, vocational and professional education. They also promote research, particularly applied and technological research that aids development.

NOTE: Irrespective of the type of institute, the qualifications are finally issued by NZQA, which will stand as the documentary evidence of the completion of study. In most cases students will be recieve a certificate from their institution and also a certificate from NZQA, which will be recognised and accepted globally.