There is a two-stage enrolment and visa application procedure for international students:

STAGE ONE: Enrol with us.

STAGE TWO: Apply for your visa with Immigration New Zealand.

Please note:

International students will need to obtain a New Zealand student visa to study with us.

Stage one

1. Choose a Programme from Study Programmes.

Important: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the programme you want to enrol for.

2. Check Entry Requirements and tuition Fee.

See whether you meet our academic and English language Entry Requirements. View our Fee Information.

3. Complete our International Student Application Form ( PDF 228k).

3.1 Cross-Credits If you wish to apply for a cross-credit on studies you have already completed, then you need to complete Section E of the application form. The application must be supported by certified copies of original documents.

3.2 Scholarships If you wish to apply for a scholarship, then you need to complete Section L of the Application form and attach supporting documents.

4. Documentation Checklist – refer to Section L of the Application Form for all the documentation we need to process your application.

Please note:

• The enrolment form may be mailed, faxed, completed online or with the assistance of an agent.
• All documentation must be completed in English.
• If your original documents are not in English, they must be translated and certified/notarised by a Registered Lawyer or Notary Public as exact copies of the original documents.

5. Send Application.

Send your completed International Student Application Form and all supporting documentation by:

Mail:
KAAT
PO Box 61-046, Otara
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND

Email: info@kaat.co.nz

Fax: +64 9 274 5945

6. Wait for Confirmation of Receipt and an Offer of Place.

We will acknowledge your application in writing and start the assessment process.

• If you meet the entrance criteria for your chosen course, you will receive a full Offer of Place and a Pro forma Invoice.
• If some documents are not included, we will advise you of what is outstanding. You will need to send these to us and wait until a full Offer of Place and the Pro forma Invoice are issued to you.

7. Pay your fees.

Once you have received the full Offer of Place, you are then required to pay your fees directly into the Public Trust (this is for our Government’s Student Fee Protection) using our Deposit Slip/Credit Card. For more information, see our Fee Information.

A receipt will be issued when the funds have been received by the Public Trust. We will then issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment.

This completes the enrolment process.
The second stage is to apply for your Student Visa.

Stage two

8. Obtain your New Zealand Student Visa.

For full details click here.

9. Arrange your Travel and Medical Insurance and air-ticket.

When you receive your passport with your Student Visa, please get Travel and Medical Insurance Cover. For detailed information see Insurance.

Then book your air-ticket and inform the KAAT staff named in our Letter of Offer immediately. Fax a copy of your flight details and we will then re-confirm the start date of your course and arrange the airport pick-up service by school staff.

10. Pre-departure Guide Checklist.

Now you are ready to come to New Zealand:

• Check out our Pre-departure Guide. 3 internal links
• Find out what your Living Costs will be.
• Look at the Accommodation options.
• Fax a copy of your flight details to us to arrange an airport pick-up.
• Organise to have at least $2,000 available to you on arrival in Auckland

Please contact us at the International Office if you have any queries:

• Phone: +64 9 274 6918
• Fax: +64 9 274 5945
• Email: info@kaat.co.nz

We look forward to welcoming you to KAAT!