Changes to the University of Waikato English language entry requirements! New Zealand

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Changes to the University of Waikato English language entry requirements 

Changes to University of Waikato English language entry requirements 

The University of Waikato recently carried out a review of the English language requirements that apply to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for international students.

As a result of the review, the following changes will come into effect as of Monday 3rd September 2018.

Please note, all applications submitted before 3rd September 2018 will be assessed as per the current entry requirements and any applications submitted on or after the 3rd of September will be assessed as per the requirements below.  

Students applying for all undergraduate programmes (except LLB, BSW and Teaching qualifications) will require:

• an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 (previously this was 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each band or a 6.0 in writing for some degrees); OR

• an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of 80 with a Writing score of 21; OR

• a PTE Academic overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42; OR 

• Achieve a B grade or better at Level 7 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English. Students applying for all postgraduate programmes will require: 

• an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (previously this was 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing); OR

• an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21; OR

• a PTE Academic overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50; OR

• Achieve a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English.

Students applying for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) will require an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; OR iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21; OR

a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English; OR

a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English.Students applying for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) will require an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5; OR

iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of 85 with a Writing score of 22. Students applying for Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg), Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipT) are still required to provide an IELTS score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0. 

Students applying for Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) will require an IELTS score of 7.5 with no band less than 7.0. All other qualifications are considered on a case by case basis. 

These tests must have been taken within the 2 years prior to the proposed start date of the programme.If you have any questions please contact the Regional Manager for your country. 

Post-Study Work Rights Recently the New Zealand Government announced some major changes to the post-study work rights for international students. 

These changes will have a positive impact on recruitment of students into Level 7 bachelor’s degrees and above, and also seeks to ensure positive outcomes for institutions located outside of Auckland. Immigration New Zealand has provided a summary of the changes this pdf can be accessed online on the Immigration New Zealand website. The major highlights are: 

• Students studying in Level 7 bachelor’s degrees or higher will be able to apply for a three-year open work rights visa, replacing the previous option of one-year of open work rights and a two-year employer-assisted visa. 

• Students studying a Level 7 graduate diploma will be entitled to apply for a two-year post-study work rights visa if they have completed their qualification by 2021, they are in a region and they are working towards registration with a professional or trade body.

The new conditions will apply to international students who, on 8 August 2018, hold a student visa or their student visa application has been accepted for processing.  

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Poland is gaining a lot of popularity with Students! Don’t miss out…

Poland is a modern and dynamic country full of opportunities for young people who want an international educational experience. With over 1.9 million students, Poland boasts of the highest scholarization indices in Europe. Each year almost half a million young people from the US, Canada, UK, Brazil, China, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Scandinavian and other European and Asian countries begin their education at Polish universities and colleges. Geographically situated between Europe and Russia, it acts as the perfect place to start one’s journey towards Europe. Universities of Poland offer various courses to international students and hence never fail to attract them every year. Those keen on pursuing their research and higher studies in Europe, can very well start with Poland since its educational standards are at par with any other country of the continent.

Polish universities are constantly upgrading themselves to suit the demands and needs of the day. The degrees offered by them are recognized in the European Union (EU) as well as in other countries such as the USA, Australia and Canada. A solid base in a Polish university gives you a strong base for studying in any university elsewhere in the world.

Why should I study in Poland?

·         Worldwide recognized quality education: American curriculum, international standard and courses are taught in English

·         Poland is a European Union Member country

·         Schengen Country visa allows you to travel to 26 member countries

·         ECTS :European Credit Transfer System allows you to take transfer to study in any EU country

·         Extended residence permission after graduation

·         Save 1 year in Engineering : Bachelors-3 years Masters 1.5 to 2 years

·         Settlement option is available (Blue Card). Work full-time.

·         No TOEFL,  IELTS REQUIRED if education has been in English medium

·         Over 36,000 students came to Poland in 2014

·         Various scholarships were offered such as GE foundation

·         Only country which showed growth and remained stable during the recession

·         Part time jobs and paid internships

Advantages of Studying in Poland

Cost of living is low in Poland as compared other European countries.

 An amount of 200-250 USD is enough to cover accommodation charges, food and travel expenses. Tuition fee in Polish universities is also low as compared to that of other places in the EU. A yearly tuition fee is around 1000 USD- 4000 USD. Course such as medicine and engineering fall under the more expensive category where yearly tuition fee is around 4000 USD. Hotel management course fees might go above 5000 USD which is however balanced out by the salary which the students earn during their internships.

Visa procedures are simple and economical. No visa interview required.

Applicants who apply to Public universities, the visa approval would take usually two to three months. While those who wish to attend Private universities the visa procedures normally takes three months for approval. Moreover, Visa requirements of fixed deposits in banks require only 3,000 US dollars, without any restrictions.

Working in Poland: Part –time jobs

In Polish cities it's easy for a student to find a part-time job. The wages increase systematically; so many Polish students choose paid studies and start working. However, the permission to work in Poland depends on your country of origin. Non-EU citizens enrolled as regular, full-time studies in Poland are allowed to work in July, August and September. For the rest of the year a work permit is needed. A work permit can be granted but only if no EU citizen is found to fill the vacancy. Formalities must be done by the employer. International students are not allowed to work on a student visa basis only. Students who have residence permits in Poland are entitled to work without authorization.

Easy Acces to Germany and other European countries

Germany offers handsome job opportunities in various sectors and thus many pass outs from Polish universities apply to German companies for work. The culture and environment in the two countries is similar and thus students will not find it difficult to adjust. Poland acts as the entry point of Germany and other European countries since it is also easy to get visa for these places from Poland.

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