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Interesting information about New Zealand
The country of the kiwis, Lord of the Rings and the Maoris is located in the south of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand is well known for its forests, beaches and mountains, and therefore interesting for everyone. On the northern island, you will find Auckland and plenty of nice beaches and the southern island will fascinate you with its national parks, glaciers and coastlines like the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. Discover New Zealand's roots while listening to a Maori concert.
Key Facts about New Zealand
Population:
4,886,000
Capital: Wellington
Time zone: GMT +12
Currency: NZD (1 NZD = 0.6446 USD)
Telephone country code: +64
Largest cities in New Zealand:
- 1. Auckland: 420,000
- 2. Wellington: 380,000
- 3. Christchurch: 360,000
- 4. Manukau: 360,000
- 5. Waitakere: 210,000
Visa: Nationals from USA can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01-12-2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of New Zealand in your country. List of embassies and consulates of New Zealand on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand.
Largest international airport in New Zealand:
Auckland International Airport (AKL): 18 km. from Auckland city center
universities: 9 (rankings of universities in New Zealand)
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (New Zealand average):
6.87 NZD (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Most popular regions in New Zealand for language travel
#1 Auckland English schools (2)
#2 Canterbury English schools (1)
#3 Otago English schools (2)
#4 Waikato English schools (1)
Questions and answers about Wellington
- I would like to know how many weeks of the IELTS preparation course I have to book to obtain a good result on the day of the exam.“If you are highly proficient in English, you might be able to prepare for IELTS in just a month. Highly skilled users in English only need to concentrate their studies on the knowledge of the exam and its strategy. And you can learn the structure of an exam and the best strategies for the test pretty quickly.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 09, 2022
FAQ about schools in New Zealand
- What is the best language school for adults in New Zealand?Language Schools New Zealand has received the best overall rating in Queenstown.Which English school in New Zealand has the best location?EC English, located in 75 Karangahape Rd, Auckland has been voted as the school with the best location in New Zealand.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in New Zealand?In New Zealand electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type I.What type of business English courses are offered in New Zealand?In New Zealand the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Business English Group, Business English Private, Medical English, Legal English, English for Aviation.Do schools in New Zealand offer courses to prepare for English exams? Which exams?Schools in New Zealand offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TOEFL, Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS, CELTA, Other exams.