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New Zealand the most “sought after student destination”

Many students’ even visitors to New Zealand (a spectacularly beautiful country with vast mountains, rugged coastlines, scenic lakes, dense rainforests and steaming volcanoes) once they come to the end of their studies and perhaps their holidays realize that they don’t want to go back home. Who could blame them…? Making a permanent move to this stunning destination is not only an attractive thought, but a viable one.

Outside of the British Isles, New Zealand is the most “British” country in the world. Around 85 percent or so of the country’s population is of British descent. If it’s more space you desire, you can find it in New Zealand - NZ is bigger than the UK but has fewer people than Scotland.

New Zealand offers a less stressful lifestyle than many other first world countries. The environment is safe and clean, with no dangerous animals and a relatively low crime rate and the range of recreational activities on offer is second to none. Besides these undeniable facts, the friendly and welcoming nature of New Zealanders will make any new arrival feel at home.

The friendly and welcoming nature of New Zealand people means that new students will quickly settle into their new life and the safety, stability and high-quality living conditions provide an ideal working and learning environment.

New Zealand’s clean, green policies means that even the big cities are a healthy place to be and the wide range of recreational activities on offer will make sure that students have time to work and play. New Zealand offers all these advantages and more - the perfect conditions for aspiring people to mature and realize their full potential in life and work.

Thousands of international students are choosing to study here, to experience a unique learning environment with pioneering educational programmes that will put them at the forefront of their chosen career and give them a head start in the job markets of the future. This is an environment in which fresh thinking and new ideas thrive. The country’s world-class institutions provide an education that is highly regarded worldwide, and degrees and qualifications that are respected all over the world.

New Zealand’s Higher education system includes universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training institutions. The New Zealand education system is internationally recognized for its excellence and is renowned for producing high quality graduates with the practical skills and knowledge demanded by employers internationally.

New Zealand education boasts an excellent choice of public and private education providers throughout the country offering every discipline at all levels from Certificates and Diplomas to Doctorate courses. The high standard of the courses and teaching provide the excellent platform to embark your chosen career.

The style of teaching and learning at New Zealand Colleges and Universities as Massey, develop strong analytical and academic skills which encourage you to think independently and creatively. The fantastic experience will be rewarding both academically and personally, preparing you for life’s journey.

Student visa holders are permitted to work up to 20 hours part time during term time and full time during end of year holidays. The tourism, farming and service industries provide many opportunities for international students to secure part-time work. International students may be eligible for job search visa and secure permanent residency in New Zealand on completion of their studies.

New Zealand has a well developed and stable economy. The sophisticated and unrestrictive business environment competes aggressively in world markets. Due to its stunning natural beauty, New Zealand has a strong tourism industry which employs 10% of its total workforce. The services sector of the economy employs 65% of the workforce. The main trade partners are Australia, the European Union, the United States, China and Japan.

GISM Campus is conducting a series of special workshops free of charge named: New Zealand Education Workshop, “Graduate & Work in New Zealand”. These will be held in Kandy, Queens Hotel on 16th December, Negambo, Avenra Hotel on 18th December and in Colombo and Kurunegala in January next year. You can find more about studying in New Zealand, viable options now available and the post-study prospects and opportunities by either attending these workshops or visiting GISM Campus at Nugegoda. Alternatively, you can call the campus information desk on 0112-835935 or 0712-242242.

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