International Students
Important General Information for International Students click here
Pastoral Care: For international students who require advice on any personal or study matters that they may have, contact our Pastoral Care Officer, Sonia Laderas via email; sonia.laderas@ames.ac.nz or phone (09) 309 0777 extension 639.
AMES Training and Resource Centre Ltd. has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students by the Minister of Education. For full details and to request a copy on the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, visit www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation/ForInternationalStudentsAndParents.aspx.
Job Search: International students who graduate from a diploma course will be eligible for a one year open work visa (Graduate Job Search Visa). For more information, go to www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktemporarily/requirements/studytowork.htm
International students can work for up to 20 hours per week during their term of study and full-time work over summer holidays. For more information visit the Immigration New Zealand website www.immigration.govt.nz.
AMES offers advice and resources to help and assist our international students looking for work-place experience. Contact steven.castle@ames.ac.nz or phone (09) 309 0777 extension 615, for possible work placements.
Citizen Advice Bureau: This is a free, impartial and confidential service provided to all people in our communities. The Citizen Advice Bureau provides advice and information on matters such as law issues, accommodation and tenancy, consumer rights and disputes, motor vehicle accidents and insurances, finding childcare, cultural customs and so much more. To find out more www.cab.org.nz
Immigration NZ: Immigration New Zealand has all the information in relation to Entry requirements and Visa applications that an international student coming to New Zealand will need. Visit this site www.immigration.govt.nz to seek your requirements.
Study Auckland: This website is full of useful information for international students about studying in Auckland, such as accommodation, transport and things to do in Auckland www.aucklandnz.com