“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” by Henry Miller – Let’s explore and study in Auckland!!
Auckland is the largest city in the North Island and it is the most populous urban city of New Zealand. It is a diverse, multicultural, and cosmopolitan city. It has the largest Polynesian population in the world. Auckland is the major economic and financial center of New Zealand. Its major economies are in finance, commerce, education, and tourism. The city center, the shopping street, and the most expensive office spaces are around Queen Street, which is also called the Auckland Central Business District (CBD). The city of sails is the most tourists visited city in the country as well. There are many good museums, such as the Torpedo bay navy museum, Devonport Museum, and Auckland museum, which are free. Visiting One Tree Hill to see sheep and Albert Park, which is the largest park in town, are also something to relax.
The highlight is not in the city but when you go outside. You will get to see its amazing abundance of nature and how beautiful the country is. Rotorua could be one of your destinations. Auckland is safe and despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, the city is recognized as one of the world’s most livable cities. If you really appreciate a ‘small’ urban city that is also closed to gorgeous beautiful nature, you have to go study in Auckland.
City of international students
Auckland is the city of international students. It is a major center of overseas language education, with large numbers of foreign students, particularly from East Asians, coming to the city for several months or years to learn English. Those who obtain student visas are also allowed to work as a part-time up to 20 hours per week but you have to make sure you can balance it with your class schedule too. There are around 50 New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) certified schools and institutes teaching English in the Auckland area. You must go to these certified schools only to get a student visa.
They offer a variety of courses, such as Intensive English, IELTS Preparation Course, and High School/University Preparation Course all year round. There are approximately 100 secondary schools in Auckland. Study in a public high school is very popular for Asian students. The tuition fee is generally lower than those in native English speaking countries but it is restricted that students under 18 years old must live with a local host family. Diploma and Certificate Course are also popular because there are a variety of courses and students are allowed to work a part-time job as same as if you study in university here. After graduation, you are allowed to work here for a number of years. You might also be eligible to get its Permanent Residence (PR). Study in Auckland could be life-changing.
Auckland’s lifestyle
Living in Auckland is really convenient. There are public buses and ferry as its main public transportations. You can choose to stay with a local host family provided by your school and move to a shared apartment or student dormitory that is not far from the city center later. There are local markets and groceries that you can find almost everything you need. On your free time, you might visit Albert Park, Mt. Eden, or Devonport. They are all beautiful. A road trip in New Zealand is highly recommended as well. You might want to take a road trip to Tauranga or Gisborne during your long break. Study in Auckland will give you a new way of seeing what you actually need in life.