Student Career Counselling

How to choose a career? It’s a question students have been asking themselves for generations. Some are lucky enough to know exactly what they want in life and are able to plan and make appropriate choices – it’s as if their career chose them. Most of us are not so fortunate, and the enormous range of career choices and the even bigger range of academic choices can leave us feeling somewhat lost and confused.

As a professional education consultant and career counselor I can help you to find your right path in life.

Know your strengths

A key part the process is to get to you know you as an individual. And for you to start to get to know yourself a little better. In this way we can discover your strengths, talents and skills, but we can also take an honest look at your areas for development and find out what doesn’t suit you.

I will take you through some of the world’s most respected personality and aptitude tests, to provide you with objective insights into your public and private personas and your true motivators.

I limit the number of students that I take on so that I can give everyone my personal attention. In order to give the best advice you need to trust me, and I need to know you – I believe the only way to achieve those goals is by dealing with my students one-to-one.

Map your journey

The key to effective career counseling is to help you draw up your own career map. Note I didn’t say “give you a map”. My role is to guide, to counsel, perhaps to cajole, but you must make the informed decisions for yourself and to take ownership of your own study and career journey. Once you’ve made those decisions I can help with applications, mock interviews, advice on personal statements and resumes, and supporting you wherever we’ve identified it’s required.

Practical career guidance

Contact us today to discuss how we can help you in any of the following ways:

  • Overseas study consultations
  • Aptitude tests;
  • Personality tests;
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate course recommendation;
  • Higher education institution recommendation;
  • Career guidance and counseling;
  • Applications, admissions, scholarships and funding advice;
  • Motivation and coaching.

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WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY

If you are planning to study in New Zealand, it is always advisable to start sending queries at least 6–8 months before the proposed date of admission. There are two intakes in a year: January and July. Certain institutions do offer multiple intakes in the month of September and November. They start accepting applications in August prior to the academic year you are applying for. Application forms are available online; request them via email or you can collect them from our offices. Application for vocational courses are open in March, April, May, July, and October (do check the university/institution).

TOP UNIVERSITIES

The educational institutes and universities in New Zealand offer world-class education with updated industry-based curriculums and programmes which are globally recognized. In fact, all 8 Universities of the country are ranked among the top 3 % in the world by QS World University Rankings 2018.

The 8 universities in New Zealand are:

  • Auckland University of Technology
  • University of Canterbury
  • Lincoln University
  • University of Otego
  • University of Auckland
  • Massey University
  • University of Waikato
  • Victoria University of Wellington

EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

The education system of New Zealand mainly focuses on both educational attainment and practical learning. It is rated as one of the best education systems in the world by London’s Legatum Institute. The country’s education system is based on a 3-tier model which includes primary and intermediate schooling, then secondary schooling (high schools) and finally, tertiary education at universities and polytechnics. The nation is ranked as the best-funded education system in the world since they have the highest percentage of public funding in the education sector.

Universities in New Zealand provide a variety of courses and programs to the students depending on their area of interest, so that students can undertake flexible courses.

The country offers numerous options for international students.

  • Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Certificates
  • Level 5 and 6 Diplomas
  • Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree and graduate diploma
  • Level 8 Post Graduate Diploma
  • Level 9 Masters Degree
  • Level 10 Doctorate/PhD

COURSES OFFERED

Generally, a bachelor’s degree takes three years, but if you are planning to do an honors course, it will take 4 years of study. However, this rule is not universally applicable to all universities. Hence, it is advisable to check with the university you are planning to apply to in New Zealand.

Undergraduate Courses

  • Graduate Diploma
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors

Post Graduate Courses

  • Post Graduate Diploma
  • Post Graduate Certificate
  • Master’s Degree
  • Doctorates

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The general eligibility criteria for studies in New Zealand are mentioned below:

English Requirement

  • For both undergraduate and master’s courses, the applicant must have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS (the score depends on the course and university).
  • Several universities ask for a minimum score of 50 in PTE Academic for undergraduate and 64 for Master’s Courses.

Undergraduate

  • 12 years of elementary and secondary education (12th /Intermediate).
  • Most universities accept a minimum of 75% aggregate marks and a minimum of 60% in English
  • Mathematics in class XII as a requirement (for some Sciences and Technology courses).
  • Minimum mandatory IELTS/PTE Academic scores

Masters in New Zealand

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum compulsory IELTS / PTE Academic scores.
  • Relevant work experience (for MBA and IT program)

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

The list of documents required for applying to universities are:

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 10 Passing Certificate
  • Class 12 Mark sheet
  • Class 12 Passing Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Mark sheets
  • Provisional Certificate/Graduation Degree

Supportive documents:

  • Appointment letter/work experience letters
  • Proof of work experience (for courses like MBA and Masters in IT)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Diplomas certificates if relevant
  • GMAT/GRE results
  • IELTS/ PTE Academic scores
  • Letter of Recommendation (if applicable)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Proof of other extracurricular activities to support your application.

Financial Documents required are:

  • A valid passport
  • An offer letter from a New Zealand education provider for an NZQA approved course.
  • Proof of sufficient funds:
    • Money for tuition fees (self/sponsor)
    • Scholarship letter (if applicable).
    • The student must show that they have NZ$ 15,000 per annum to support their living expenses.
    • Evidence for plane tickets that you will leave New Zealand after completing studies.
  • A complete medical examination report and chest X-ray for courses with a duration of more than 1 year.
  • International students planning to study in New Zealand for more than 2 years must submit a police certificate.
  • Medical insurance is mandatory
  • TT receipt /Fee receipt