New Zealand is ready to welcome students
Vietnamese students can start applying for student visas from August 1, 2022.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) said it strongly welcomes the New Zealand Government’s announcement of the full opening of borders to international students. from 23:59′ on July 31, 2022 (New Zealand time), instead of October 2022 as previously announced.
This makes it easier for Vietnamese students to apply for their visas earlier than expected, and shows the New Zealand Government’s commitment to revitalizing and strengthening the rebuilding process of quality international education and world class of this country.
Mr. Grant McPherson CEO of ENZ identify: “This is an important step forward, sending a strong message that New Zealand is ready to fully reopen to the world, including international education. We look forward to welcoming students from all over the world to come and discover New Zealand’s great education“.
In this latest announcement, the New Zealand Government also announced some adjustments to the Post-Study Work Rights (PSW) – the right that allows international students to stay and work after graduation in the country.
Specifically, when studying full-time in New Zealand for at least 30 weeks, students will be eligible to apply for a PSW visa for Bachelor’s degree, Bachelor Honors (Bachelor Honors) training programs. ‘ degree), Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degree or Doctoral degree.
For international students enrolled in Level 7 non-degree programs or below, including Graduate Diplomas or Level 7 Diplomas, learners will be eligible for PSW visa processing. if the program of study is in the Priority Occupation group (Green List). After graduation, international students will be allowed to work in the field of study.
PSW visas are issued for the same length of time as international students studying full-time in New Zealand, with a maximum period of up to three years. For Master’s and Doctoral levels, the PSW visa period remains the same for 3 years, provided that international PhD students have to study for at least 30 weeks full-time in New Zealand.
In addition, international students studying in New Zealand are still entitled to work while studying for up to 20 hours/week during semesters and full-time during vacations.
The changes just announced are aimed at ensuring international students can get more value when studying in New Zealand.
The above changes only apply to international students applying for a visa from 11/05/2022 onwards. The old PSW visa rules still apply to students who have studied in New Zealand, or are currently holding a student visa – including the group of 5,000 students in the fourth round of special entry (returning to New Zealand before October 1, 2016). 7 to prepare for the second semester of the school year).
Mr. Chris Hipkins – New Zealand Minister of Educationsaid: “New Zealand is widely known as a quality study destination with world-class education, a safe and friendly learning environment, along with cultural diversity, tolerance and harmony. import.
We want students to be able to experience the learning process here to the fullest, so that they can grasp relevant and meaningful job opportunities.
The changes are coming to ensure that students get the value they deserve for their investment, and that students who continue to stay and work in New Zealand can also fill the skills gap. of the labor market, and contribute to the development of the economy“.
In the near future, the New Zealand government will also announce the International Education Strategy 2022-2030.
“When borders are reopened, we need to push international education back stronger than before. Together we will work to build a new future, focused on delivering an innovative international education with a lot of value to local and international students, whether studying in New Zealand or studying abroad. distance learning, whether in person or online“, added Mr. Chris Hipkins.
To help learners in Vietnam prepare for a long-term study plan and access a New Zealand education, ENZ has been implementing innovative educational initiatives.
For example, full scholarships for teachers, lecturers and educators in Vietnam to attend a professional course on Cooperative Teaching and Learning, Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning. or New Zealand Future Skills Camps, which aim to equip Global Digital Citizens skills, are completely free for students from grades 6 to 10 across the country.
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