Information about Wellington
Why Wellington? Wellington the capital city of New Zealand, is built on hills surrounding a deep blue water harbour, with spectacular views of mountains, trees and sea. The nations capital is a vibrant, exciting cultured city with many interesting shops, cafes, bars, libraries and art galleries and with its renowned nightlife it is truly the ultimate urban destination in New Zealand. Wellington also has a wide range of tourist attractions including Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand, The Botanical Gardens, and over 50 other museums and galleries.
Key Facts about Wellington
Population: M
382,000
Time zone: +22h. (GMT +12)
Region: Wellington, Wellington City
Currency: NZD (1 NZD = 0.5886 USD)
Visa: You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Fees will be applicable to enter the country. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 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.
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:75* (25% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (New Zealand average):
7.53 NZD (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions and answers about Wellington
- I would like to know the cost of an English course in Wellington.“Currently, at the time of writing this, we do not work with any schools in Wellington. A complete list of all language schools we work with in New Zealand can be found on our website.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in New Zealand such as Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Queenstown, Tauranga or see our list of all schools in New Zealand. You may also want to consult options outside New Zealand for learning English.
