New Zealand offers a sample of every possible landscape within a relatively small country, from rolling green farmland to barren volcanic desert areas, from golden beaches with clear blue water to majestic snow-covered mountains. New Zealand is similar in size to the United Kingdom or Japan but the population is only about 3.8 million. Most of the people live in urban areas, so the countryside is very sparsely populated.

New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, so January and February are the warmest months, autumn is from March to May, winter from June to August, and spring from September to November. A north-facing garden is very pleasant; a southerly wind can come from the Antarctic.

The climate is temperate with relatively mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. It’s not sub-tropical, except in the far north. The weather varies a lot between different geographical regions.

New Zealand is a twin island paradise.	Auckland - the City of Sails.
Christchurch - the Garden City, and City of Festivals.

Social and Cultural Activities in New Zealand

New Zealand's multi-cultural society is a result of migration from all parts of the world, beginning with Maori from the Pacific and, later, British people in the 18th century. Maori and Kiwi are the two founding cultures in New Zealand.

English and Maori are the official languages, but New Zealanders come from many ethnic backgrounds, including European and African. The various communities live in relative social harmony, with equal rights for all.

New Zealanders are famous for their warm hospitality to overseas visitors.

A feature of the New Zealand way of life is indoor/outdoor living. Individual houses usually have a backyard and sometimes a barbecue area. Outings with your homestay family at the weekend are likely to involve walks in the bush or on a beach, berry-picking, cycling, or visiting gardens; you'll need outdoor footwear and a sunhat.

Flora and Fauna.	Horseback Riding.

Why Study In New Zealand

New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. It offeres a safe larning environment with caring support services for international students. Each year over 40, 000 international students study in New Zealand and this number is increasing. Check out why students should choose New Zealand as their education destination:

• New Zealand education system encourages open minded imaginative and fresh thinkers.
  
• British-based education system whereby students will be taught in an English speaking environment and qualify with a quality, internationally recognised degree.
  
• World class institutions prepare students with a high level of practical as well as theoretical competency when they graduate.
  
• World leading courses and degrees as New Zealand degrees have a reputation around the world for being practical, modern and desirable.
  
• New Zealanders are famous with their warm hospitality and thus create a warm and welcoming environment.
  
• High quality of living conditions and safe learning environment.

Education System

Primary Ages 5-12
Secondary Ages 13-18
Foundation Programmes	Tertiary Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology and Private Education Providers
Tertiary Universities and Colleges of Education

Budget Expenses

In general, the cost of living is similar to that in Australia, and less than in Britain. The cost of education, in particular, is very competitive, which means that in New Zealand, you can afford a world-class education.

• Tertiary study: NZ$10,000 - NZ$18,000 per year.
  
• Secondary school: around NZ$9,000 per year.
  
• Living Eepenses: NZ$10, 000 per year
  

Snow-covered mountains offering some of the world's best skiing.