A vibrant nation offering excellent study opportunities in a safe environment, New Zealand was the first country to adopt a code of practice that sets out standards for the care of international students, in and out of the classroom thus ensuring that they are well taken care of. The international students can enjoy a quality lifestyle at very affordable costs of living.
 
According to the Transparency International 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index, New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world. This indicates that the public service here is trustworthy and the students can be rest assured about their safety.
 
The educational institutes are divided into Universities, Institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITP’s) and Private Training Establishments (PTE’S). These qualifications are recognized all across the world. 
 
New Zealand has a population of around 4.5 million. The country is divided into the North Island and the South Island. The major cities are Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin. The major industries are Dairy farming and tourism. Wellington is the Capital of the country. However Auckland is the hub of activity and is also the commercial capital of New Zealand having a population of 1.2 million. 
 
The Universities and ITP’s in New Zealand are state owned. The universities are research based offering courses from certificate level through to doctorates. The ITPs offer courses that are equivalent in merit to those offered in New Zealand universities. The PTEs have on offer faculty specific programs like travel, tourism, business or design. All courses in New Zealand have to be recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). 
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) seeks to ensure that New Zealand qualifications are accepted as credible and robust, nationally and internationally.
Many international students will be able to stay in New Zealand for up to 12 months on the completion of their studies. This sets out an easier pathway for students to gain residence.

NZ offers a quality English language based education at an affordable price. When compared with other providers, New Zealand has about a 20% cost advantage over Australia and a 50% cost advantage over the US and UK.

Typically the total cost of one year's study at state high school ranges from $NZD 20,000 - 22,000 ($US 15,000 - 16,500). This comprises $NZD 10,000 - 12,000 for tuition and $9,000 - 10,000 for accommodation and related costs.

Education in a private school typically costs from $NZD 30,000 - 35,000 ($US 23,000 - 27,000).

University education tuition and accommodation costs on average $NZ 30,000 per year (tuition costs vary from course to course). The tuition fee is generally $NZD 16,000 - 19,000