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EDUCATION WELLINGTON Nestled between a stunning natural harbour and lush green hills, Wellington is a beautiful, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital. Wellington has all the benefits of a major international city but its compact nature means it is easy to navigate by foot, taking under 30 minutes to walk from one side to the other. Being located in the centre of New Zealand, the Wellington Region is perfectly positioned as the gateway to both the North and South Islands.

We are a close network of approximately 50 education providers from all sectors in the Wellington Region, all of which host international students.

In Wellington we look after students. The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students is a quality assurance document administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Education Wellington institutions take this seriously.

WELLINGTON

Long before students step off the plane, our education providers are there helping them with learning assistance, affordable accommodation, and ongoing care and support.

In Wellington, we celebrate the diversity that international students bring to the region and we look forward to welcoming them here and looking after them.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND

For more information on Education Wellington, including links to our education providers, please go to www.educationwellington.co.nz For more information on the Wellington Region please visit www.wellingtonnz.com

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EDUCATION WELLINGTON Nestled between a stunning natural harbour and lush green hills, Wellington is a beautiful, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital. Wellington has all the benefits of a major international city but its compact nature means it is easy to navigate by foot, taking under 30 minutes to walk from one side to the other. Being located in the centre of New Zealand, the Wellington Region is perfectly positioned as the gateway to both the North and South Islands.

We are a close network of approximately 50 education providers from all sectors in the Wellington Region, all of which host international students.

In Wellington we look after students. The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students is a quality assurance document administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Education Wellington institutions take this seriously.

WELLINGTON

Long before students step off the plane, our education providers are there helping them with learning assistance, affordable accommodation, and ongoing care and support.

In Wellington, we celebrate the diversity that international students bring to the region and we look forward to welcoming them here and looking after them.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND

For more information on Education Wellington, including links to our education providers, please go to www.educationwellington.co.nz For more information on the Wellington Region please visit www.wellingtonnz.com

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EDUCATION WELLINGTON Nestled between a stunning natural harbour and lush green hills, Wellington is a beautiful, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital. Wellington has all the benefits of a major international city but its compact nature means it is easy to navigate by foot, taking under 30 minutes to walk from one side to the other. Being located in the centre of New Zealand, the Wellington Region is perfectly positioned as the gateway to both the North and South Islands.

We are a close network of approximately 50 education providers from all sectors in the Wellington Region, all of which host international students.

In Wellington we look after students. The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students is a quality assurance document administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Education Wellington institutions take this seriously.

WELLINGTON

Long before students step off the plane, our education providers are there helping them with learning assistance, affordable accommodation, and ongoing care and support.

In Wellington, we celebrate the diversity that international students bring to the region and we look forward to welcoming them here and looking after them.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND

For more information on Education Wellington, including links to our education providers, please go to www.educationwellington.co.nz For more information on the Wellington Region please visit www.wellingtonnz.com

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COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL IN THE WORLD Wellington is the home of the New Zealand Parliament, as well as government departments, embassies, high commissions, and is headquarters to many of New Zealand’s national organisations.

Cedric chose to study at a high school in Wellington for two reasons. The first was the extensive offering of world class programmes, from a wide choice of languages to elite sports programmes to digital and creative technologies.

The region is driven by a highly skilled, professional workforce, with over one third of Wellington residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Wellington residents enjoy the highest incomes and lowest unemployment rates in New Zealand.

The second was the range of extra-curricular activities also available to students at his school, such as the sailing programme Cedric joined.

This opportunity has allowed Cedric to engage in his passion and has given him access to the wider sailing community in the Wellington Region.

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION High quality education is at the heart of Wellington. It starts in our primary schools and flows all the way through to our world ranked universities, and into our business communities.

“Kiwis are very open and inclusive. The school I attend has a really good understanding of the needs of international students, and I have been made to feel very welcome here.”

CEDRIC FREISENHAUSEN

Germany

Wellington institutions provide internationally recognised and transferrable qualifications and the opportunity to get a relevant and future-focused education.

A network of education institutions, including two world class universities in the region, work together to provide study opportunities and pathways for students so they can maximise their education experience.

While it was always Huyen’s intention to leave Wellington after completing two years of study at high school, she has fallen in love with Wellington, and has decided to explore education opportunities at tertiary level.

She is now studying a Diploma in Business Management at a leading private training provider which has strong ties to the universities in Wellington. This means, should she decide to study business as a university degree in the future, she will be able to use credits gained during her diploma.

INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY

“I love my life in Wellington.

It’s a beautiful place, very peaceful and safe. I’m always learning something new about the many different cultures and people that call this place home.”

HUYEN THU DO

Vietnam

Wellington is the heart of innovation and creativity in New Zealand. The region’s businesses are driven by highly innovative, future thinking people. About one third of all Wellington’s residents work in IT, science, engineering, architecture, business and administration, education, arts and design fields.

Wellington is also home to many museums, theatres and national institutes, including Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the National Dance and Drama Centre, and the New Zealand School of Music.

Hanshen is studying towards a software engineering degree at an Institute of Technology in Wellington. The key advantage of the degree is that it is project based, allowing Hanshen to work closely with other students and professionals in the field of information technology.

The institute that he studies at also works closely with internationally recognised information technology companies, to ensure that the course content remains at the cutting edge of new developments in the field.

“I have been able to custom design my study programme and have had the opportunity to apply my studies as an intern at a major software development company in Wellington. I am now even more motivated to succeed.”

HANSHEN PAN China

DID YOU KNOW? Wellington City is ranked the 12th most liveable city out of 125 cities worldwide.* Wellington has a thriving film and digital production industry. Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Hobbit were all made in Wellington. We boast one of the most well-known film production companies in the world.

Over 40 different countries have embassies in Wellington.

Wellington is known as New Zealand’s Cuisine Capital and is reputed to have more cafes per capita than New York.

Wellington is only a 45 minute flight from Auckland, a 30 minute flight from Christchurch, or a three hour ferry from the top of the South Island. And it only takes 10 minutes by taxi from the airport into the central city.

One quarter of Wellington City’s residents were born overseas.

Wellington has the highest concentration of web-based and digital technology companies per capita in New Zealand. In fact, Wellingtonians are more than three times as likely to work in Information and Communication Technologies as people in other New Zealand cities.

Wellington is the 5th best eco-city in the world.*

Wellington’s Central Business District has free wireless - perfect for people on the move.

Wellington's population is the most highly-skilled in New Zealand - 30% of its residents hold tertiary qualifications, compared with a national average of 15%.

Wellington has excellent public transport, including a network of trains and buses, making getting around the region easy. If you live in the city though you can walk or ride a bicycle.

Within one hour of Wellington City there is access to pristine forest parks and the world renowned wine region of the Wairarapa. * Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living Survey

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COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL IN THE WORLD Wellington is the home of the New Zealand Parliament, as well as government departments, embassies, high commissions, and is headquarters to many of New Zealand’s national organisations.

Cedric chose to study at a high school in Wellington for two reasons. The first was the extensive offering of world class programmes, from a wide choice of languages to elite sports programmes to digital and creative technologies.

The region is driven by a highly skilled, professional workforce, with over one third of Wellington residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Wellington residents enjoy the highest incomes and lowest unemployment rates in New Zealand.

The second was the range of extra-curricular activities also available to students at his school, such as the sailing programme Cedric joined.

This opportunity has allowed Cedric to engage in his passion and has given him access to the wider sailing community in the Wellington Region.

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION High quality education is at the heart of Wellington. It starts in our primary schools and flows all the way through to our world ranked universities, and into our business communities.

“Kiwis are very open and inclusive. The school I attend has a really good understanding of the needs of international students, and I have been made to feel very welcome here.”

CEDRIC FREISENHAUSEN

Germany

Wellington institutions provide internationally recognised and transferrable qualifications and the opportunity to get a relevant and future-focused education.

A network of education institutions, including two world class universities in the region, work together to provide study opportunities and pathways for students so they can maximise their education experience.

While it was always Huyen’s intention to leave Wellington after completing two years of study at high school, she has fallen in love with Wellington, and has decided to explore education opportunities at tertiary level.

She is now studying a Diploma in Business Management at a leading private training provider which has strong ties to the universities in Wellington. This means, should she decide to study business as a university degree in the future, she will be able to use credits gained during her diploma.

INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY

“I love my life in Wellington.

It’s a beautiful place, very peaceful and safe. I’m always learning something new about the many different cultures and people that call this place home.”

HUYEN THU DO

Vietnam

Wellington is the heart of innovation and creativity in New Zealand. The region’s businesses are driven by highly innovative, future thinking people. About one third of all Wellington’s residents work in IT, science, engineering, architecture, business and administration, education, arts and design fields.

Wellington is also home to many museums, theatres and national institutes, including Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the National Dance and Drama Centre, and the New Zealand School of Music.

Hanshen is studying towards a software engineering degree at an Institute of Technology in Wellington. The key advantage of the degree is that it is project based, allowing Hanshen to work closely with other students and professionals in the field of information technology.

The institute that he studies at also works closely with internationally recognised information technology companies, to ensure that the course content remains at the cutting edge of new developments in the field.

“I have been able to custom design my study programme and have had the opportunity to apply my studies as an intern at a major software development company in Wellington. I am now even more motivated to succeed.”

HANSHEN PAN China

DID YOU KNOW? Wellington City is ranked the 12th most liveable city out of 125 cities worldwide.* Wellington has a thriving film and digital production industry. Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Hobbit were all made in Wellington. We boast one of the most well-known film production companies in the world.

Over 40 different countries have embassies in Wellington.

Wellington is known as New Zealand’s Cuisine Capital and is reputed to have more cafes per capita than New York.

Wellington is only a 45 minute flight from Auckland, a 30 minute flight from Christchurch, or a three hour ferry from the top of the South Island. And it only takes 10 minutes by taxi from the airport into the central city.

One quarter of Wellington City’s residents were born overseas.

Wellington has the highest concentration of web-based and digital technology companies per capita in New Zealand. In fact, Wellingtonians are more than three times as likely to work in Information and Communication Technologies as people in other New Zealand cities.

Wellington is the 5th best eco-city in the world.*

Wellington’s Central Business District has free wireless - perfect for people on the move.

Wellington's population is the most highly-skilled in New Zealand - 30% of its residents hold tertiary qualifications, compared with a national average of 15%.

Wellington has excellent public transport, including a network of trains and buses, making getting around the region easy. If you live in the city though you can walk or ride a bicycle.

Within one hour of Wellington City there is access to pristine forest parks and the world renowned wine region of the Wairarapa. * Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living Survey

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COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL IN THE WORLD Wellington is the home of the New Zealand Parliament, as well as government departments, embassies, high commissions, and is headquarters to many of New Zealand’s national organisations.

Cedric chose to study at a high school in Wellington for two reasons. The first was the extensive offering of world class programmes, from a wide choice of languages to elite sports programmes to digital and creative technologies.

The region is driven by a highly skilled, professional workforce, with over one third of Wellington residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Wellington residents enjoy the highest incomes and lowest unemployment rates in New Zealand.

The second was the range of extra-curricular activities also available to students at his school, such as the sailing programme Cedric joined.

This opportunity has allowed Cedric to engage in his passion and has given him access to the wider sailing community in the Wellington Region.

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION High quality education is at the heart of Wellington. It starts in our primary schools and flows all the way through to our world ranked universities, and into our business communities.

“Kiwis are very open and inclusive. The school I attend has a really good understanding of the needs of international students, and I have been made to feel very welcome here.”

CEDRIC FREISENHAUSEN

Germany

Wellington institutions provide internationally recognised and transferrable qualifications and the opportunity to get a relevant and future-focused education.

A network of education institutions, including two world class universities in the region, work together to provide study opportunities and pathways for students so they can maximise their education experience.

While it was always Huyen’s intention to leave Wellington after completing two years of study at high school, she has fallen in love with Wellington, and has decided to explore education opportunities at tertiary level.

She is now studying a Diploma in Business Management at a leading private training provider which has strong ties to the universities in Wellington. This means, should she decide to study business as a university degree in the future, she will be able to use credits gained during her diploma.

INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY

“I love my life in Wellington.

It’s a beautiful place, very peaceful and safe. I’m always learning something new about the many different cultures and people that call this place home.”

HUYEN THU DO

Vietnam

Wellington is the heart of innovation and creativity in New Zealand. The region’s businesses are driven by highly innovative, future thinking people. About one third of all Wellington’s residents work in IT, science, engineering, architecture, business and administration, education, arts and design fields.

Wellington is also home to many museums, theatres and national institutes, including Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the National Dance and Drama Centre, and the New Zealand School of Music.

Hanshen is studying towards a software engineering degree at an Institute of Technology in Wellington. The key advantage of the degree is that it is project based, allowing Hanshen to work closely with other students and professionals in the field of information technology.

The institute that he studies at also works closely with internationally recognised information technology companies, to ensure that the course content remains at the cutting edge of new developments in the field.

“I have been able to custom design my study programme and have had the opportunity to apply my studies as an intern at a major software development company in Wellington. I am now even more motivated to succeed.”

HANSHEN PAN China

DID YOU KNOW? Wellington City is ranked the 12th most liveable city out of 125 cities worldwide.* Wellington has a thriving film and digital production industry. Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Hobbit were all made in Wellington. We boast one of the most well-known film production companies in the world.

Over 40 different countries have embassies in Wellington.

Wellington is known as New Zealand’s Cuisine Capital and is reputed to have more cafes per capita than New York.

Wellington is only a 45 minute flight from Auckland, a 30 minute flight from Christchurch, or a three hour ferry from the top of the South Island. And it only takes 10 minutes by taxi from the airport into the central city.

One quarter of Wellington City’s residents were born overseas.

Wellington has the highest concentration of web-based and digital technology companies per capita in New Zealand. In fact, Wellingtonians are more than three times as likely to work in Information and Communication Technologies as people in other New Zealand cities.

Wellington is the 5th best eco-city in the world.*

Wellington’s Central Business District has free wireless - perfect for people on the move.

Wellington's population is the most highly-skilled in New Zealand - 30% of its residents hold tertiary qualifications, compared with a national average of 15%.

Wellington has excellent public transport, including a network of trains and buses, making getting around the region easy. If you live in the city though you can walk or ride a bicycle.

Within one hour of Wellington City there is access to pristine forest parks and the world renowned wine region of the Wairarapa. * Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living Survey

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COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL IN THE WORLD Wellington is the home of the New Zealand Parliament, as well as government departments, embassies, high commissions, and is headquarters to many of New Zealand’s national organisations.

Cedric chose to study at a high school in Wellington for two reasons. The first was the extensive offering of world class programmes, from a wide choice of languages to elite sports programmes to digital and creative technologies.

The region is driven by a highly skilled, professional workforce, with over one third of Wellington residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Wellington residents enjoy the highest incomes and lowest unemployment rates in New Zealand.

The second was the range of extra-curricular activities also available to students at his school, such as the sailing programme Cedric joined.

This opportunity has allowed Cedric to engage in his passion and has given him access to the wider sailing community in the Wellington Region.

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION High quality education is at the heart of Wellington. It starts in our primary schools and flows all the way through to our world ranked universities, and into our business communities.

“Kiwis are very open and inclusive. The school I attend has a really good understanding of the needs of international students, and I have been made to feel very welcome here.”

CEDRIC FREISENHAUSEN

Germany

Wellington institutions provide internationally recognised and transferrable qualifications and the opportunity to get a relevant and future-focused education.

A network of education institutions, including two world class universities in the region, work together to provide study opportunities and pathways for students so they can maximise their education experience.

While it was always Huyen’s intention to leave Wellington after completing two years of study at high school, she has fallen in love with Wellington, and has decided to explore education opportunities at tertiary level.

She is now studying a Diploma in Business Management at a leading private training provider which has strong ties to the universities in Wellington. This means, should she decide to study business as a university degree in the future, she will be able to use credits gained during her diploma.

INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY

“I love my life in Wellington.

It’s a beautiful place, very peaceful and safe. I’m always learning something new about the many different cultures and people that call this place home.”

HUYEN THU DO

Vietnam

Wellington is the heart of innovation and creativity in New Zealand. The region’s businesses are driven by highly innovative, future thinking people. About one third of all Wellington’s residents work in IT, science, engineering, architecture, business and administration, education, arts and design fields.

Wellington is also home to many museums, theatres and national institutes, including Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the National Dance and Drama Centre, and the New Zealand School of Music.

Hanshen is studying towards a software engineering degree at an Institute of Technology in Wellington. The key advantage of the degree is that it is project based, allowing Hanshen to work closely with other students and professionals in the field of information technology.

The institute that he studies at also works closely with internationally recognised information technology companies, to ensure that the course content remains at the cutting edge of new developments in the field.

“I have been able to custom design my study programme and have had the opportunity to apply my studies as an intern at a major software development company in Wellington. I am now even more motivated to succeed.”

HANSHEN PAN China

DID YOU KNOW? Wellington City is ranked the 12th most liveable city out of 125 cities worldwide.* Wellington has a thriving film and digital production industry. Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Hobbit were all made in Wellington. We boast one of the most well-known film production companies in the world.

Over 40 different countries have embassies in Wellington.

Wellington is known as New Zealand’s Cuisine Capital and is reputed to have more cafes per capita than New York.

Wellington is only a 45 minute flight from Auckland, a 30 minute flight from Christchurch, or a three hour ferry from the top of the South Island. And it only takes 10 minutes by taxi from the airport into the central city.

One quarter of Wellington City’s residents were born overseas.

Wellington has the highest concentration of web-based and digital technology companies per capita in New Zealand. In fact, Wellingtonians are more than three times as likely to work in Information and Communication Technologies as people in other New Zealand cities.

Wellington is the 5th best eco-city in the world.*

Wellington’s Central Business District has free wireless - perfect for people on the move.

Wellington's population is the most highly-skilled in New Zealand - 30% of its residents hold tertiary qualifications, compared with a national average of 15%.

Wellington has excellent public transport, including a network of trains and buses, making getting around the region easy. If you live in the city though you can walk or ride a bicycle.

Within one hour of Wellington City there is access to pristine forest parks and the world renowned wine region of the Wairarapa. * Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living Survey

EDUCATION WELLINGTON Nestled between a stunning natural harbour and lush green hills, Wellington is a beautiful, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital. Wellington has all the benefits of a major international city but its compact nature means it is easy to navigate by foot, taking under 30 minutes to walk from one side to the other. Being located in the centre of New Zealand, the Wellington Region is perfectly positioned as the gateway to both the North and South Islands.

We are a close network of approximately 50 education providers from all sectors in the Wellington Region, all of which host international students.

In Wellington we look after students. The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students is a quality assurance document administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Education Wellington institutions take this seriously.

WELLINGTON

Long before students step off the plane, our education providers are there helping them with learning assistance, affordable accommodation, and ongoing care and support.

In Wellington, we celebrate the diversity that international students bring to the region and we look forward to welcoming them here and looking after them.

STUDY IN THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND

For more information on Education Wellington, including links to our education providers, please go to www.educationwellington.co.nz For more information on the Wellington Region please visit www.wellingtonnz.com

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