New Zealand

Education in New Zealand focuses on equipping students with skills and knowledge essential for both career and life on a global scale. New Zealand Government works with officials worldwide to ensure qualifications are recognised.

New Zealand’s university degrees and other tertiary qualifications are recognised around the world. Students who gain tertiary qualifications in New Zealand can use them as a step towards further education in other countries, or as final qualifications to put to work in the international job market.

New Zealand has an excellent centrally-managed quality assurance system. All institutions enrolling international students must be registered and maintain very high standards of course quality and pastoral care.

This system means students can move between sectors of education easily. A student can begin their New Zealand education in a secondary school and move through to tertiary study by only providing evidence of identity and a single sheet of paper outlining their NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) approved qualifications. Similarly, a student can move between tertiary education providers easily as the system ensures papers or qualifications completed can be credited to their new institution. Where needed, English courses can be arranged to bring a student’s ability up to the required standard for entrance.

All New Zealand institutions who enrol international students must be a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

This system creates a depth of quality right across the system.

Also, New Zealand’s smaller population means that students have more personal experience here. Class sizes are smaller, cities are compact and easy to get around, and nobody gets lost in the crowd. International students are often surprised by the amount of personal attention they receive from their teachers and tutors, giving them a chance to make the most of their education.

With a New Zealand education, students are able to enter the competitive working world prepared to face difficult decisions and complex problems.

Also, New Zealand’s smaller population means that students have more personal experience here. Class sizes are smaller, cities are compact and easy to get around, and nobody gets lost in the crowd. International students are often surprised by the amount of personal attention they receive from their teachers and tutors, giving them a chance to make the most of their education.

Around 90,000 international students go to New Zealand each year to pursue their studies and to experience a lifestyle that is warm, welcoming and relaxed. The high quality of the education offered in New Zealand, combined with a safe learning environment, makes New Zealand an ideal choice for students who want to combine a valuable qualification with an unrivalled overseas experience.

Australia

Forming an integral part of the first-world nations, Australia boasts of high standards of living, quality higher education systems and ample opportunities for individual growth. Immune to the global economic turmoil, Australia provides for immense growth opportunities for prospective students in fields of their choice.

The Australian higher education degrees and diplomas are recognised and accepted globally. Combining this with comparably lower tuition fees, Australia is a top choice for prospective students. More than 150,000 students travel to Australia for educational purposes every year. The Australian education system is governed federally thereby ensuring that only the highest standards of education are maintained all throughout.

Australian institutions are focused on the future. And they have the track record to prove it – boasting world-firsts in research and innovation, as well as advancements in new technologies, new cures and new ways of shaping a better, more sustainable planet. Australian qualifications are also recognised throughout the world.

An Australian education equips people with the knowledge, skills and networks that will last a lifetime – and gives every student who studies with a foundation they need for a Future Unlimited.

One of the great advantages of gaining an Australian qualification is the opportunities it will provide you when it comes time to find employment. No matter where you want to start your career, your qualification will be recognized as a mark of a quality education.

Employers in Australia and around the world hold Australian graduates in high esteem. Thousands of graduates are recruited every year in all career fields. From traditional fields, such as business, finance, law and medicine, to emerging industries, such as environmental sustainability, digital media, biotechnology, nanotechnology and e-commerce, your Australian qualification will provide you with an excellent platform from which to further your career.

Canada

Canada has been consistently rated as one of the best countries to live in by the United Nations. Canada also boasts of being the world’s second largest country in terms of natural and oil resources. It is particularly known for its education system, high life expectancy and low crime and violence rates. All these factors combined make it a desirable relocation country for prospective students. Its close proximity to the US also increases its attractiveness to pursue job opportunities.

Many of Canada’s universities and other education institutes are spread out and located in both rural and urban areas of the country. Additionally, Canadian universities are primarily funded by the public and monitored by the federal or provincial governments. As a result, the education in the country is considered to be of the highest quality despite the location of the institutes.

Canadian education plethora of qualifications ranging from certificates to diplomas/degrees are highly regarded worldwide making Canada a top destination for students globally. Canada is a country that encourages immigration and in general, diversity in culture and people. A wide variety of the world's ethnic groups are based in Canada. The student visa to Canada allows overseas students to study at many of its ever growing world-class Universities and Colleges. The Canadian Student visa allows students to study in Canada either at a primary, secondary, post-secondary level, or in vocational or professional level courses.

UK

The UK is one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer. The cost of education for an international student in the UK can be lower compared to the USA and other countries.

UK universities provide internationally recognized qualifications of the highest standard. They also offer more opportunities than ever before: there are currently over 55,000 postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities to choose from on the Prospects database alone.

International students have always been an important presence in the UK, and the numbers have been growing steadily. The degrees and qualifications from UK higher education institutions are known around the world as high quality and world class. The standard of excellence is set by some of the older universities with recognizable names, like Oxford and Cambridge, but the tradition carries through to many of the universities and colleges throughout the UK. When looking for work in the future, this can be a great selling point in your favor!

An international student in the UK is typically allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during school term, and up to full-time when school is out of term. The UK is known for having a multicultural society with all religions and faiths represented in some way. With a racial, ethnic and religious jumble, the UK is very open to new traditions and cultures - something that is a great thing for students from other countries!

Ireland

Ireland is an English-speaking country with a long tradition of providing education for international students. In the 21st century, the Irish education system still retains its high standards and international reputation. The excellent standard of Ireland’s educational institutions has often been credited with playing a large role in our recent economic success, and the Irish government has in turn used the benefits of the Celtic Tiger to further improve schools, colleges and universities.

There are many specialist centres at Irish universities and Institutes of Technology, which have cutting-edge facilities and technologies to provide the skills and training that students need for access to ‘high-value’ employment after graduation. The qualification ‘ladder’ system of the National Education Framework ensures that students of all abilities and potentials are recognised.

Irish third-level institutions are also renowned for the warm welcome that they extend to international students. There are approximately 25,000 international students studying at third level in Ireland, with about 15,000 of these from non-EU countries. A wide range of services and facilities are in place to help ensure students enjoy a successful experience in Ireland, both in their studies and their personal lives. Recent years have also seen a good deal of other immigration into Ireland, which has lead to a more open and multicultural society. The Irish government and Irish universities are eager to attract international students to study in Ireland, and offer a range of incentives to attract high-quality international candidates. The Irish Minister for Education recently visited South and South-East Asia, and is developing strong links between the Irish education sector and institutions and organizations in other countries.

Ireland offers a modern and multifaceted education system, which combines the best parts of Ireland’s rich heritage with its thriving, technologically adept society and a unique perspective on the future. All of this adds up to a rewarding and valuable experience for any student who decides to come to Ireland to study.