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Application Procedures for International Student

You can send your application directly to WIE by following the steps below. 

  1. Please Complete the International Student Application Form with your personal details and what course you want to study. complete and sign the declaration 
    There are two ways you can complete our enrolment form

    • Click here to Apply Online

      • Fill in the information and press Submit.
      • Read the Conditions of Enrolment including the Indemnity Declaration, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
      • Accept the Conditions to complete your application
    • Click here to download a PDF version of the WIE Application form
      • Print out the form.
      • Fill in the information.
      • Either fax or post the completed form to WIE 

Students in Waikato Institute of Education

  1. Once your application is received, it will processed and yYou will be notified if your application has been successful. Once your acceptance is confirmed you will receive the following:

    • An invoice for the fees payable

    • An Offer of Place quoting fees and confirming the dates of your course

    • A accommodation guarantee that accommodation will be arranged

    • A request that you write back by a stated date, accepting the offer

    You will also be asked to pay the annual programme fee (or full fee on a shorter programme), together with an accommodation placement fee if required.

 

  1. If you are planning to study for more than three months you will need to apply for a student visa through your local New Zealand Immigration Service office or New Zealand Embassy/Consulate. You will need the “Offer of Placement” letter we sent you to apply for the student visa. Before a visa can be issued you will need to pay course fees, accommodation fees and provide evidence of having sufficient funds available for general living expenses in New Zealand. 

    Citizens from many countries do not need a visa to enter New Zealand. These include European Union countries; Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong; Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Chile; Saudi Arabia and UAE. See Visa Fee
    need for a complete list.
     

  2. Write to WIE saying that you accept the offer, enclosing the necessary fees. When we receive payment, we will then send you a receipt and arrange your accommodation. Your fees must be paid to your Authorised Agent or into our Student Fees Trust Account.
    Payment may be made by Bank Transfer, Bank Draft or Bank Cheque. Bank account details:

    Account Name: Waikato Institute of Education Trust Account
    Bank Name:  Bank of New Zealand
    Branch: Hamilton
    Address of Bank: 354 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
    Account Number:
    02-0316-0020067-000
    Swift code: BKNZNZ22

    Students are responsible for paying all bank charges.

Homestay and Airport Pickup Services

If you wish to use WIE’s Homestay service, you are advised to apply at least 4 weeks before your intended arrival in New Zealand, to allow us adequate time to find the most suitable accommodation for you.
Provide WIE with your flight details (flight number, date and time of arrival) 2 weeks before you arrive in New Zealand. 
We will aim to confirm your Homestay details (and Airport Pickup if requested) 2 weeks before you arrive in
New Zealand. 

Public Holidays

Waikato Institute of Education only closes on the New Zealand Public Holidays:

2010 New Zealand Public Holidays
New Year's Day Friday 1 January
Day Following Monday 4 January
Auckland Anniversary Day Monday 1 February
Waitangi Day Saturday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 2 April
Easter Monday Monday 5 April
Anzac Day Sunday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 7 June
Labour Day Monday 25 October
Christmas Day Monday 27 December
Boxing Day Tuesday 28 December


Waikato Institute of Education

Address: 103 London Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450   Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz