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In New Zealand vehicles drive on the left side of the road – if you are a student from the many countries who drive on the right hand side of the road please be cautious both about driving requirements and also as a pedestrian about crossing roads. Our International Student handbook has full information about driving and road safety in New Zealand.
Please also refer to the attached resources for further information.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is responsible for issuing Student Visas and Permits for foreigners wishing to travel to and reside in New Zealand for study purposes.
You will need to have a Student Visa/Permit, or a Limited Purpose Permit, in order to be accepted for enrolment at NZCCM. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you are exempt from this requirement.
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through Immigration New Zealand and can be viewed on the website www.immigration.govt.nz/study/
You may obtain Application to Study in New Zealand forms from NZCCM, from your nearest New Zealand Diplomatic Office, or from INZ directly.
Full-time international students are required by Immigration New Zealand to attend on-campus teaching, learning, and assessment for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The College expects international students to be actively engaged in their enrolled programme of study
If you intend to study for longer than 24 months, you will need to provide medical, X-ray, and Police certificates.
Most international students are not entitled to publicly-funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on the website www.moh.govt.nz
Medical insurance is not covered in your fees and is compulsory for the whole time you are in New Zealand. Evidence of the policy will be taken and kept on your student file.
If you have not secured appropriate medical insurance prior to arriving in New Zealand we will invoice you for this and assist you in taking out a policy. We will keep a copy of the policy on your student file. If you fail to show evidence of medical or travel insurance you will be unable to commence your course. The fees range from approximately $300.00 -$ 650.00 for a full year.
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. However, you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. International Students need to ensure their Medical and Travel cover includes accident cover.Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at: http://acc.co.nz
New Zealand is not an expensive country, but it is not a very cheap one either. It is somewhere in the middle. The cost of living is generally a little cheaper here than in Europe, USA or Japan and a little more expensive than in many Asian and South American countries. However, the rate of exchange makes New Zealand a reasonable option for many nationalities. Here are some examples of what you might expect to pay in New Zealand dollars.
Students in Auckland have a range of accommodation options. You may choose to live in a flat,
hostel, private boarding house, or board with a family (homestay). Please consider the distance
you need to travel to and from the college to avoid busy commuter traffic. Ideally choose
accommodation close to public transport.
Once you have decided upon your accommodation you must notify NZCCM of your address and contact details. If you change your accommodation you must notify NZCCM immediately.
NZCCM can assist you in arranging Homestay accommodation. The College uses a wellrecognized local Homestay agency that can arrange accommodation within a reasonable distance and with easy access to the College.
You need a valid international driver’s licence if you intend driving in New Zealand and must be familiar with the New Zealand Road Code. A copy of the “Road Safety in New Zealand” pamphlet is available from NZCCM administration. Alternatively visit the Land Transport Safety Authority on: www.ltsa.govt.nz
Students are permitted to work in paid employment for up to 20 hours per week while they study, and full time during College vacations – normally 14 weeks per calendar year. NZCCM will provide assistance with CV Writing and employment interviewing skills to support student find part time employment.
Part time work is available in a number of fields but is more likely to be in the hospitality and retail industries.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture can join the professional association in New Zealand and become ACC registered health providers without examination under current regulations. This enables graduates to gain employment as practitioners either opening their own clinic or by joining with other medical practitioners in complimentary medical clinics.Students can apply for an open work visa on graduation.
Further information can be obtained from professional association websites or from the Accident Compensation Commission website.
Refer:
0064 9 5802376
auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
321 Great South Road, Greenlane,
Auckland, New Zealand
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