New Zealand is a great place to learn English
New Zealand is…
- about the same size as Great Britain or Japan with a population of about 5 million
- a safe, peaceful and politically stable country
- famous for its warm, friendly people
New Zealand offers you…
- a great place to study English
- an excellent quality of life
- a safe and relaxing place to travel
- spectacular and beautiful scenery, perfect for sightseeing and trekking
- a huge variety of adventure sports
- the opportunity to experience Maori culture
Cost of Living
The 2022 Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey ranked NZ’s largest city, Auckland, 95th out of the cities surveyed (1 = most expensive). For prices of some things you might buy in NZ, see here: cost of living.
Visas
If you are studying for less than 3 months you might not need a visa. Check the visa waiver list on the Immigration New Zealand website to see if you will need a visa for a course of less than 12 weeks.
Generally, if you are studying more than 3 months, you will require a student visa. See the Immigration New Zealand website for more details concerning your country.
Auckland’s Climate
| Season | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
| Months |
Sep – Nov | Dec – Feb | Mar – May | Jun – Aug |
| Mean daily max / min |
18 °C / 11 °C | 24 °C / 12 °C | 20 °C / 13 °C | 15 °C / 9 °C |
| Rain days | 12 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
Further Information
A good source of information about New Zealand is www.newzealand.com.
