Study at ACG in New Zealand Your complete education pathway from kindergarten to university or skills for your career International Student Prospectus 2018 acgedu.com New photos??? Contents ACG welcomes you Welcome to New Zealand where an exciting new study life awaits! Welcome to ACG 03 Vocational & higher learning colleges 33 What is ACG Education? 04 NZMA 34 ACG study pathways 05 NSIA 38 ACG in New Zealand 06 Academy New Zealand 39 Ten reasons to study in New Zealand 07 New Zealand College of Massage 40 Discover Auckland with ACG 08 New Zealand Institute of Sport 41 Discover Wellington with ACG 10 New Zealand School of Tourism 42 Discover New Zealand with ACG 12 Cut Above Academy 44 Student services 14 Elite International School of Your new home 15 Beauty and Spa Therapies 45 Yoobee School of Design 46 English and university pathways Ames - The Institute of IT 48 ACG English School 16 Animation College 50 The Campbell Institute 18 South Seas Film & Television School 52 The University of Auckland 20 Certificate in Foundation Studies ACG Internships 54 AUT University 2018 Starting Dates 56 22 Certificate in Foundation Studies Victoria University of Wellington 24 Universities, visas and work rights Foundation Studies Programme New Zealand universities 62 Entry requirements for New Zealand School education 26 universities 63 ACG Parnell College 28 Scholarships ACG Senior College 29 Visa requirements 64 ACG Strathallan 30 Student work rights 65 ACG Sunderland 31 Living costs 66 ACG Tauranga 32 Medical and travel insurance 2 Contents ACG welcomes you Welcome to New Zealand where an exciting new study life awaits! New Zealand is a modern Global Peace Index 2017* contributions to the world of country with a rich cultural science and technology, creative Rank Country heritage. Comparable in size and arts, medicine, conservation, shape to the United Kingdom 1 Iceland food, wine, sports and fashion. or Japan, it is a stable English- 2 New Zealand Beyond the warm welcome, speaking democracy with a 3 Portugal you will find a place where population of approximately 4.7 4 Austria safety and security are valued. million people, making it one of 5 Denmark New Zealand is ranked 2nd on the least crowded countries in 6 Czech Republic the Global Peace Index for the the world. 7 Slovenia most peaceful nation on earth. New Zealand consists of two 8 Canada New Zealand is also one of the main islands in the South Pacific, world’s top ten countries to three hours east of Australia by 9 Switzerland live in according to the latest plane or nine hours direct flight 10 Japan United Nations’ index aimed at from Singapore. Internationally, *visionofhumanity.org measuring development. the country is known for the hdr.undp.org/en/data beauty of the landscape. The cities are clean, open and lively, with Auckland in particular New Zealand’s education system is based on showing many cultural influences. the prestigious British system. We offer world- class facilities, resources and teaching staff. New Zealanders are well-travelled, outward looking and famously hospitable people with Our qualifications are valued and are a lively interest in other cultures. An education transferable throughout the world. here is frequently the beginning of lifelong studyinnewzealand.com friendships. newzealand.com New Zealand is a rich mix of cultures – including stats.govt.nz European, Māori, Asian and Pacific peoples. newzealandnow.govt.nz New Zealanders have made significant minedu.govt.nz acgedu.com 3 What is ACG Education? World-class education, real-world results ACG Education is New Zealand’s largest at an English language university. Our quality provider of private school education, vocational colleges are leaders in their university pathways, and vocational and respective fields, offering relevant career- higher learning colleges. We believe focussed skills and qualifications. learning should be defined by the Today more than 17,000 students exceptional. This has driven us to create come together in a growing number of an innovative, student-centred learning kindergartens, schools and vocational community that provides outstanding colleges at 50 campuses across New education opportunities for people of all Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. ages in New Zealand and internationally. Wherever we are in the world, we’re Our commitment to excellence is committed to delivering a holistic education demonstrated across the education and a nurturing learning environment for spectrum. We offer international curricula students of every age and level. Our goal is and qualifications in private schools for to help every one of our students unleash Years 1–13, and specialist language courses their potential so they can build bright and University Entrance qualifications for futures. international students wishing to study 17,000 80% STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER NEW ZEALAND OF VOCATIONAL GRADUATES GO AND ACROSS THE WORLD ON TO HIGHER STUDY OR JOBS 4 ACG - Study in New Zealand What is ACG Education? ACG study pathways World-class education, real-world results World-leading education at every level For international students wishing to Career-focussed students can choose study at New Zealand universities, our from our vocational and higher learning university pathways and English language colleges offering courses and qualifications programmes provide an ideal stepping in areas ranging across creative industries, stone. We work closely with our students IT, tourism, hospitality, trades, services, to ensure they are set up for success in health and early childhood education. an English-speaking study environment. University Employment ACG vocational and ACG university pathways higher learning colleges University Foundation Studies 6, 9, 12 and 18-month programmes SOUTH SEAS FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL SOUTH SEAS FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL ACG school education Kindergarten to Year 13, Cambridge International & IB English Intensive English, IELTS Exam Preparation, High School Preparation ACG - Study in New Zealand acgedu.com 5 ACG in New Zealand ACG offers a wide range of study choices in eight New Zealand cities Auckland Hamilton Tauranga Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Queenstown Dunedin newzealand.com studyinnewzealand.com 6 ACG - Study in New Zealand Ten reasons to study in New Zealand Explore Vibrant, modern cities New Zealand’s landscape is Enjoy live music, theatre, beautiful and varied. Within film, dance, free festivals or hours you can travel from international sports games in sandy beaches to snow- any of our major cities. covered mountains to lush forests. Make new friends Top 500 New Zealanders are friendly All eight New Zealand and welcoming. Kiwis love universities are ranked in the to learn about other cultures world’s top 500. and make new friends. QS World University Rankings An island nation Quality of living Nowhere in New Zealand is New Zealand ranked 1st in the more than 128 kilometres 2016 global Prosperity Index, a (80 miles) from the ocean, worldwide survey that judges the and we have plenty of safe, education, safety and security, swimmable beaches. personal freedom and natural environment of 149 countries. Unique wildlife Experience it together While studying here You’ll have other international you may see penguins, students to share your dolphins, whales, seals experience with. More than and, if you’re lucky, our 120,000 international students national icon – the kiwi. studied in New Zealand in 2016. Prepare for the future Must-do experiences New Zealand is ranked top Tick off those must-do in the world for preparing experiences on your bucket list. students for the future, Visit Hobbiton and the Lord of and earned full marks in the Rings filming locations, try the categories of teacher bungy jumping or ride the rapids education and curriculum in a jet boat. Adventure waits! framework for future skills. Worldwide Educating for the Future Index ACG - Study in New Zealand acgedu.com 7 Discover Auckland with ACG Study in Auckland, one of the world’s top three cities* ACG’s convenient Auckland locations With many ACG campuses strategically located around Auckland, there is one within easy reach for students in any area. Albany 25 mins from CBD Glenfield 20 mins from CBD University of Auckland Henderson 20 mins from CBD ACG Senior New Zealand ACG Sunderland NZMA College School of Tourism Elite International South Seas Film & ACG Pathways School of Beauty Cut Above Television School Campus and Spa Therapies 8 ACG - Study in New Zealand Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city will understand why Auckland is known and is home to 1.5 million people. as ‘The City of Sails’. It is also the country’s economic and Auckland is ranked third out of 221 education hub with campuses of three world cities for quality of life.* of New Zealand’s eight universities: The University of Auckland, AUT University and Massey University. aucklandnz.com aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Auckland has excellent beaches, and aucklandnz.com/study swimming and sailing are popular pastimes for locals. When you see the *Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Survey 2017. number of yachts in the harbours you Sylvia Park NZMA 15 mins from CBD Manukau City Cut Above 20 mins from CBD Karaka ACG Strathallan 30 mins from CBD University of Auckland Newmarket Empire Apartments 10 mins from CBD AUT University Auckland Airport 20 mins from CBD Greenlane 10 mins from CBD NZ College of Animation College ACG Parnell Academy NZ Massage and NZ College and AMES Institute of Sport Yoobee School The Campbell New Zealand NSIA of Design Institute School of Tourism ACG - Study in New Zealand acgedu.com 9 Discover Wellington with ACG Study in New Zealand’s capital city Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea Campus Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Campus ACG Pathways The Campbell Yoobee School of New Zealand Campus Institute Design Institute of Sport 10 ACG - Study in New Zealand Wellington is the capital city and second It is compact and easy to get around most populous urban area of New Zealand, on foot, or using its excellent public with around 470,000 residents.