Study at ACG in New Zealand! Your complete education pathway from kindergarten to university or skills for your career International Student Prospectus 2017 acgedu.com Contents Welcome to ACG Tertiary and Careers Programmes 29 ACG Study Pathways 04 ACG Yoobee School of Design 30 ACG in New Zealand 05 New Zealand School of Tourism 32 Discover Auckland with ACG 06 NZMA 34 Discover Wellington with ACG 08 New Zealand Career College (NZCC) 36 Discover New Zealand with ACG 10 ACG Internships 38 Student services 12 2017 Starting Dates 40 Your new home 13 Universities, visas and work rights English and University Pathways New Zealand Universities 42 ACG English School 14 University entry requirements 43 Scholarships The University of Auckland 16 Certifi cate in Foundation Studies Visa requirements 44 AUT University 18 Working in New Zealand Certifi cate in Foundation Studies Student work rights 45 Victoria University of Wellington 20 Foundation Studies Programme Living costs 46 Medical and travel insurance School Education 22 ACG Parnell College 24 ACG Senior College 25 ACG Strathallan 26 ACG Sunderland 27 ACG Tauranga 288 2 ACG welcomes you Welcome to New Zealand where an exciting new study life awaits! New Zealand is a modern Global Peace Index 2016* contributions to the world of country with a rich cultural Rank Country science and technology, creative 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 Denmark Beyond the warm welcome, speaking democracy with a 3 Austria you will fi nd a place where population of approximately 4.7 4 New Zealand safety and security are valued. million people, making it one of 5 Portugal New Zealand is ranked 4th on the least crowded countries in 6 Czech Republic the Global Peace Index for the the world. 7 Switzerland most peaceful nation on earth. New Zealand consists of two 8 Canada New Zealand is also one of the main islands in the South Pacifi c, world’s top ten countries to three hours east of Australia 9 Japan live in according to the latest by plane or nine to ten hours 10 Slovenia United Nations’ index aimed at direct fl ight from Singapore. *visionofhumanity.org measuring development. Internationally, the country is hdr.undp.org/en/data known for the beauty of the landscape. The cities are clean, open and lively, with Auckland New Zealand’s education system is based on in particular showing many cultural infl uences. 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 qualifi cations 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, Maori, Asian and Pacifi c peoples. newzealandnow.govt.nz New Zealanders have made signifi cant minedu.govt.nz acgedu.com 3 What is ACG? Outstanding educational services with proven quality and results ACG is New Zealand’s largest quality Today, ACG comprises 15 schools and provider of private school education, tertiary colleges in three countries and university pathways and tertiary skills- offers a comprehensive range of academic focused programmes for your career. and career pathways. ACG opened its fi rst school in 1995 with a Each year, almost 3,000 international new concept in education; one that would students from approximately 50 different make a difference to people who wanted countries come to New Zealand to study to advance their lives and their futures. at ACG. ACG Study Pathways University Employment University Tertiary & Careers Pathways Pathways Management, Health, Digital Design, Web Design and Production, Animation, University Foundation Film and 3D Production, Game Art and Studies Development, Early Childhood Education, 6, 9, 12 and 18-month programmes Hospitality, Cookery, Tourism & Travel ® School Education Kindergarten to Year 13, Cambridge International & IB ACG English School Intensive English 4 ACG - Study in New Zealand ACG in New Zealand ACG offers a wide range of study choices in 8 New Zealand cities School Education ACG Parnell College ACG Strathallan ACG Senior College ACG Sunderland Auckland ACG Tauranga Tauranga Hamilton Rotorua Zig Zag Zoo Preschools English and University Pathways ACG Pathways Campus Wellington Tertiary and Careers Programmes Christchurch Design and Multimedia ACG Yoobee School of Design Tourism and Travel Queenstown New Zealand School of Tourism Dunedin Hospitality, Cookery and Business NZMA Management and Early Childhood New Zealand Career College (NZCC) newzealand.com studyinnewzealand.com acgedu.com 5 Discover Auckland with ACG Study in Auckland, one of the world’s top three cities* Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and pastimes for Aucklanders and when you is home to 1.5 million people. see the number of yachts in the harbours It is also the country’s economic and you will understand why Auckland is known education hub with campuses of three as ‘The City of Sails’. of New Zealand’s eight universities: Auckland is ranked third out of 221 world The University of Auckland, AUT University cities for quality of life.* and Massey University. aucklandnz.com Auckland is a modern and vibrant city, well aucklandcouncil.govt.nz known for its mild climate, glorious scenery aucklandnz.com/study and very friendly people. The excellent beaches, swimming and sailing are popular *Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Survey 2016. ACG’s convenient Auckland locations With many ACG campuses strategically located around Auckland, there is one within easy reach for students in any area. Universitysisityy off AucklandAuckklalandd Henderson 20 mminsiins ffromrom CBD ACG Senior College NZ Career College ACG Pathways ACG Sunderland Campus 6 ACG - Study in New Zealand 2016 Mercer Annual Worldwide Quality of Living Survey* Rank City Country 1 Vienna Austria 2 Zurich Switzerland 3 Auckland New Zealand 4 Munich Germany 5 Vancouver Canada 6 Düsseldorf Germany 7 Frankfurt Germany 8 Geneva Switzerland 9 Copenhagen Denmark 10 Sydney Australia *mercer.com NZ School of Tourism 2 campus locationslo NZMA Sylvia Park 15 mins from CBD Auckland Airport 20 mins from CBD ACG Yoobee School Empire of Design AApartmentspartments ACG Parnell College Karaka AUT University 20 mins from CBD ACG Strathallan acgedu.com 7 Discover Wellington with ACG Study in New Zealand’s Capital City Victoria University ACG Pathways of Wellington Campus Pipitea Campus Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Campus 8 ACG - Study in New Zealand Wellington is the capital city and second culture and way of life. Many foreign most populous urban area of New embassies are located here. Zealand, with nearly 400,000 residents. It is compact and easy to get around on Sitting on a stunning natural harbour foot, or using its excellent public transport and surrounded by lush green hills, system. Wellington is a beautiful, vibrant, safe Lonely Planet has referred to Wellington as and cosmopolitan city and region. ‘The coolest little capital in the world’, it is It is a destination of choice for smart, also one of Australasia’s top three cities for ambitious and imaginative students from quality of living.* all over the world, offering an unlimited opportunity to sample the language, studyinwellington.com *mercer.com ACG Yoobee School NZ School of Tourism of Design 2 campus locations NZ Career College Victoria University of Wellington Te Aro Campus acgedu.com 9 Discover Tauranga Hamilton Rotorua New Zealand with ACG Choose from a range of exciting Christchurch ACG study locations throughout the rest of New Zealand Dunedin Hamilton ■ New Zealand School of Tourism gardens, plentiful shopping and ■ NZMA a popular nightlife and restaurant scene including award-winning Hamilton is New Zealand’s eateries and exciting entertainment. largest inland city, located on the Being in the hub of central North banks of the Waikato River, 130 Island, students have easy access kilometres south of Auckland. to iconic attractions such as Hamilton enjoys a welcoming Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Raglan’s spirit, rich history and a vast surf coast and much more. array of local attractions. The city of Hamilton boasts stunning studywaikato.co.nz Tauranga ■ ACG Tauranga historically signifi cant areas to ■ ACG Yoobee School of Design* view. The Strand waterfront area is modern and always buzzing, Tauranga is the largest city in and is home to a number of cafés, the Bay of Plenty and one of restaurants and pubs. the fastest growing population Tauranga’s harbour is in evidence centres in the country. It is also almost everywhere you go. just a 15-minute drive from one Fishing, sailing, diving and dolphin of New Zealand’s most popular tours are easy to arrange. beach towns, Mount Maunganui. Downtown Tauranga has several educationtauranga.co.nz *A limited number of programmes. 10 ACG - Study in New Zealand Rotorua ■ New Zealand School of Tourism some of the best ways to see thee wildlife and breath-taking scenery.y. Rotorua is located in the heart of Rotorua boasts a thermally-heatedd the North Island, surrounded by central city alfresco dining zone mountains, rivers, native forests known as Eat Streat, plus other and lakes. Rotorua is known for popular food and craft markets. bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, Rotorua is less than two hours as well as showcasing New to the Mt Ruapehu ski fi elds Zealand’s fascinating Maori and less than an hour from the culture. nearest beach towns. Walking, mountain biking, horse rotoruanz.com riding, swimming and fi shing are Christchurch ■ ACG Yoobee School of Design Christchurch was number two ■ New Zealand School of Tourism on The New York Times’s ‘52 Places to Go’ in 2014.