Living in New Zealand

Beautiful Country

New Zealand is a mysteriously fascinating country with extremely beautiful landscapes, mountains, lakes, and unique biodiversity.

For anyone who looks for adventure, New Zealand offers great adventure activities including white water rafting, skiing, mountain biking etc. There are always new things to do and enjoy while staying in New Zealand.

New Zealand offers the best of both the worlds- city and country life. You can access all the modern amenities and facilities of city life while enjoying the beauty of countryside.

Safe and Stable Society

New Zealand is a safe and stable country with a very nice lifestyle. Acc. to Global Peace Index 2017, New Zealand is the second safest peaceful and safe country out of 163 countries in the world.

New Zealand has political stability and low crime rate. The people in New Zealand accept and respect other cultures and welcome international students warmly in the country irrespective of religion, caste and gender.

Quality Learning

The New Zealand education system is based on the British education model. New Zealand’s higher education programs are well known for their quality of teaching and advanced facilities. The government of New Zealand gas excellent quality assurance systems to monitor and ensure quality education. Students can immensely benefit with their practical oriented education and excellent teaching standards.

Accommodation

It’s a good idea to have some accommodation organised before you arrive in New Zealand. As a student, you could stay in a hall of residence, rent a house with friends, or board in a homestay. Living in a homestay or a hall of residence are probably the best options for someone who is new to New Zealand, because it will allow you to make new friends quickly. Make sure you check how the accommodation you choose is heated, as some older houses in New Zealand are not insulated and can be very cold.

Another accommodation option is a homestay. You can live with a host family, in a room of your own, and they provide meals. Interacting with your hosts and meeting their neighbours and friends is a great way to advance your English and get ‘up close’ with New Zealand’s way of life and culture.

Contact your education provider for specific information about accommodation in the area.

Transport

Most of New Zealand’s cities are relatively small, so it is easy to get around. Day to day commuting in the city is often by bus, biking or walking. There are good bus networks in the main cities (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin), plus Auckland and Wellington also have commuter rail and ferries.

Climate

The north of New Zealand is subtropical, while the south is more temperate. The warmest months are January, February and March; the coldest are July, August and September.