To enter New Zealand you need

• to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
• evidence that you've arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
• to be in good health. If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a Tuberculosis clearance. And if it's longer than two years, you'll have to provide medical and police certificates
• to have the right visa for your visit.
• a passport that's valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
• to proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you've completed your study
• to proof that:
  • you have paid any course fees that you are required to pay or
  • you are exempt from paying fees or
  • you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee
  • you have enough money to support yourself during your stay

If you're granted a Student Permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:

• attend the place of study noted in your permit (however you can apply to change your course or the institution)
• you may only undertake work allowed by your Student Permit
• stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.