Whether you have children and are interested in early childhood education, teenagers going to secondary school, or you’re interested in tertiary studies at one of New Zealand’s universities or techs, you’ll find New Zealand has a quality education system.

There are many options for children of pre-school age, and the country has an excellent government funded education system that is free until the age of 19. A wide variety of universities and institutes of technology provide many choices for tertiary level study.

New Zealand is often the first choice for many international students seeking quality education. New Zealand universities, colleges and other New Zealand education institutions offer students a unique learning environment. This is supported by an integrated education system in which students attending New Zealand schools and New Zealand English language schools find it easy to make the transition to the next level of education

Free Universal Education

New Zealand offers a mixture of private and public schools, Schooling is free at State (Government-funded) schools until the age of 17, with most New Zealand students attending state-funded schools. Parents are expected to meet minor expenses, such as the cost of school books, stationery and uniforms. Costs vary widely depending on individual school requirements.