New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (NZIBT)
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About New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (NZIBT)
NZIBT believes in the personal transformational power of education, its role in creating a productive society, and its ability to make a difference in the quality of life.
NZIBT is located within the Lincoln University campus grounds, an environment that is supportive, inclusive and rewarding for students and encouraging them to become a part of the Lincoln' way of life at the campus and to make use of the services available as an NZIBT student.
Our approach is intensively student focused and staff are fully committed to facilitating studies and helping resolve any issues which may make living and studying a challenge. Staff are accessible and able to be contacted easily and confidentially.
Not only do NZIBT agree to and observe the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students we also have support services available.
NZIBT seeks to be a quality, NZQA category one, private training provider teaching applied vocational programmes of study from Level 4 - Level 7 on the New ZealandQualifications Framework
Why New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (NZIBT) Are Different
- NZIBT, as New Zealand’s graduate college, aims to give international students maximum choice and opportunities when they come to New Zealand to study.
- NZIBT programmes are designed to maximise educational, employment, visa and permanent residency opportunities for students
- NZIBT offers students a quality education while providing time for them to adjust to the culture, business and educational differences of New Zealand.
- NZIBT courses are focused on the New Zealand work-place, and many students will complete 300-hour internships. All students complete 10 hours of career education
- NZIBT provides students a classroom environment which promotes education stimulation using case studies, field trips and research projects
- NZIBT has internationally qualified staff who provide students with a comprehensive education using problem-based, role-play and case study pedagogy, all of which is underpinned by research
- NZIBT provides all students with the opportunity for an internship, as well as capstone projects using real life situations (NZIBT partners with NZ Chambers’ of Commerce)
- NZIBT programmes focus on New Zealand’s main industry drivers and identified labour skill shortages. We actively help our students to find post-study employment
- As a Graduate College we have agreements with some of New Zealand’s Universities to ensure that our graduates qualify for direct entry into any NZ University
New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (NZIBT) English Language Requirments
| Internationally recognised proficiency tests | Programme Level and required outcome | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at Level 3 | Certificate at Level 4 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 Diploma or degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7 |
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master’s Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10 |
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| IELTS test | General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 | General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 | Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 | Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) | Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE) |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) | Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) | Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21) |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill; | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill; |
| OET | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests |
| NZCEL3 a) Expiring b) Current |
a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General) |
a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied) |
a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) |
a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) |
a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional) b) Level 5 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 | PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 |
| LanguageCert | B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill |
| Trinity ISE | ISE I with no less than distinction in any band | ISE II with no less than pass in any band | ISE II with no less than merit in any band | ISE II with no less than distinction in any band | ISE III with no less than pass in any band |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
| Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
| Milk (per litre) | $3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
| Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
| Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
Know more about Studying in New Zealand
| Tuition Fees in New Zealand (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech NZD 24605 | MBA NZD 25694| MS NZD 29178 | BSc NZD 30702 | BBA NZD 22863 | MEng NZD 41589 | MIM NZD 34186 | MFin NZD 142025 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand | NZD 1250 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in New Zealand | TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53 |
| Work and Study in New Zealand | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
| Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand | One to Three Years Depending on the Region. |
| Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand | NZD 295 |
| Student Visa in New Zealand | If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her. |
| Intakes in New Zealand | There are Two Main Intakes in New Zealand: January Intake and July Intake. |
| Top Job Sectors in New Zealand | Engineering, Software Developing/Programming, Medicine, Education, Accounts, Electrician, Automotive Technician, etc. |
| Economy in New Zealand | Growth Rate of 2.8% (2018), 2.5% (2019e), 2.7% (2020e), 22nd Largest in the World by Nominal |
New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (NZIBT) Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate
$ 19,500
Postgraduate
$ 19,500
Costs per year
Overall cost of living
$ 11,500
Campus accommodation
$ 10,500