International Enrolment Procedure

This process is for an international student enrolment for courses of 12 weeks or more. An international student is someone who does not hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship or a New Zealand resident class visa.

If you hold a New Zealand work, student or or visitor visa, you are an international student.

Short Courses

If you are applying for a SHORT COURSE (less than 12 weeks), for example Barista or WSET part time, please enrol directly on the course page using our online enrolment system. You are able to study these courses on any visa. Please refer to the short course enrolment page for conditions.

Step One: Application Requirements

Before submitting an application, read and understand the requirements of the student visa by visiting the Immigration New Zealand website here.

Also, please read this enrolment process page in full.

Please complete this Enrolment Form and submit this via email along with the following documents:

Copy of your passport personal details page
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
Verified copy of your English language level (IELTS or PTE are our preferred documents. Click here for the full engish language requirements)
Any relevant certificates from previous study
For students using an education agent, the agent must first be approved by NZSFW

Send your completed enrolment form and supporting documents to admin@foodandwine.co.nz. Please view our contact page for other contact methods.

Step Two: Interview

After receiving all required documents, we will setup a pre-enrolment interview with you (in person, online or telephone) to discuss your application. This also provides us an opportunity to answer any specific questions you may have. We charge a NZ$200 non refundable application fee to schedule the interview.

Step Three: Conditional Offer of Place

Following the interview, NZSFW will notify you via email if your application is successful and will move forward. You will receive a conditional offer of place for your requested programme that you can choose to accept.

Step Four: Fee Payments

After accepting your conditional offer, you will then receive an invoice for your course fees which must be paid in full into our Public Trust account before applying for a student visa. The bank details will be included on the course fees invoice. When your fees are paid, you will receive an official receipt from the Public Trust, our Trustee.

Step Five: Unconditional Offer of Place

After your payment is received, NZSFW will issue an unconditional offer of place letter that you will need to submit to Immigration New Zealand as part of your student visa application.

You can now apply for your student visa via the Immigration New Zealand website here.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All NZQA courses require a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (academic) and your certificate needs to be dated within two years of your New Zealand visa application.

You will be required to submit proof of your English level as part of your New Zealand visa application.

Although IELTS is our preferred assessment method there are other recognised programmes such as Pearsons, TOEFL, University of Cambridge and NZCEL. Click here for the full requirements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Please read all enrolment Terms & Conditions very carefully before signing your enrolment form. This document contains important information that describes fee payments, fee protection policies, refund of fees, conduct and complaints procedures.

The New Zealand School of Food & Wine is registered and accredited with the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA). It holds NZQA Category One rating. Please find NZQA's full External Evaluation and Review Report here.

COURSE RELATED FEES

In some cases there will be additional course fees that relate to the special requirements of your programme. Please refer to specific programme information for these costs. Examples include chef uniforms, knives. These will be included on your invoice or purchased during the first week of class.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand during your studies. These are available from the New Zealand Immigration's website.

STUDENT VISA

A student visa is required for courses over 12 weeks in duration and is subject to conditions. Some student visa's will enable you to work 20 hours per week but not all students will be allowed to work while they are studying.

You must visit the Immigration New Zealand website for full visa information.

Visa conditions include, but are not limited to:

Pay your course fees up front and in full.
Having sufficient funds for living while in New Zealand - approximately NZD $17,000 per year (NZD $1,417 per month)
Attending the programme at all times unless there are genuine reasons for any absences, and making satisfactory academic progress
Studying at the place of study specified on the student visa
Having acceptable medical insurance for the duration of the student visa

WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS

The Working Holiday Visa is available to young people, usually aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a select few countries. They allow you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months (23 months if you are from the UK or Canada). This visa also allows you to study or train up to 6 months.

For the available schemes and eligibility, please view the Working Holiday Visa page here.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

All international students including those on work permits and working holiday visas need to have appropriate medical insurance while studying in New Zealand.

International students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand, so may be liable for the full costs of any treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health – go to www.health.govt.nz.

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but international students may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. For more information, go to www.acc.co.nz.

You can purchase your insurance through us or independently. We will require you to provide a copy of your insurance policy details in English that is valid for the duration of your study.

Here is our preferred provider:

Southern Cross

Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021

NZSFW has agreed to observe and be bound by The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. The Code sets out the minium standards of advice and care that are expected of educational providers in New Zealand. View the Code here.

Click here to view the regulations to support international students while studying in New Zealand.

ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

Before you arrive you'll want to learn as much as you can about New Zealand. For information about New Zealand, visit the official Tourism New Zealand website.

View information about studying in New Zealand from the New Zealand Government.

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