TRENDING IN EDUCATION
- Jayaraj Arul Samji
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min read
Distance Education opportunities in New Zealand
New Zealand is the abode of various education opportunities with the exceptional scope for top-notch career development and rapid professional advancement. Distance Education has been swiftly developing in New Zealand and combined with the presence of some of the top-ranked universities in the heart of the country, it should definitely be on the top of your list of distance education opportunities. Oh! And did you know? One of these universities has been ranked in the top 100 universities by QS World Universities Rankings!
Distance Learning or Distance Education has become a trending system of taking courses online from various universities.
It allows the student to educate himself without having to attend the classes by going to university. All the courses are available to the student either through an online portal or through the aid of correspondence materials (or both). Examinations for getting the respective degrees are conducted online or by visiting the nearest examination centre to give the examination in front of a supervisor.
The learning options through distance education are plenty. Its flexibility is something that is taken in a positive light by international students. Distance Education courses in New Zealand may nominate the student as being distinguished by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority). Some popular universities that offer Distance Education programs are the Victoria University of Wellington, Open Polytechnique and Massey University, Auckland University of Technology, The University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and The University of Waikato.
Requirements for admission to Distance Education in New Zealand
The primary requirements of admission for distance education may vary across different universities. In general, the applying student must take an English Proficiency Test and qualify the examination to apply for distance education from universities in New Zealand. The English Proficiency Tests that are generally accepted are as follows:
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
Written examination of TOEFL
Pearson Test of English (academic test)
Cambridge English- either C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Test
Most of these examinations are standardized and their examination centres are available in numerous countries.
For all the aspiring students who genuinely believes in revolutionary educational facilities and features, New Zealand provides an ocean of options and opportunities. New Zealand welcomes all international students with arms wide open to the various online and correspondence courses that fall within the scope of providing remarkable Distance Learning services.
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