INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Every year International Students from around the world come to study at Equippers College and take part in a life changing experience. Equippers College offers a unique training environment that exposes you to the culture, vision, creativity, and leadership of Equippers Church. Set in the vibrant city of Auckland, a diverse and multicultural community that is an exciting and welcoming place to live.
Student Visa Requirements
Students who are not New Zealand residents need to obtain a student visa to study in New Zealand, (excluding Australian citizens)...MORE INFO
- All Equippers College courses are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and it is possible to get study visas for Equippers College Courses.
- In order to obtain a student visa for New Zealand, you will need to contact New Zealand Immigration Services for an application form. On acceptance of your application to attend Equippers College and receipt of your full tuition fees, we will provide you with a letter confirming your place on the course. This is needed for the issuing of your visa. Processing of your student visa may take up to two months depending on the country in which the application is made. Please ensure that you apply in plenty of time.
- Equippers College is happy to assist you in your application, however, please refer to http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ for all student visa requirements and guidelines.
English Language Requirements
All lectures at Equippers College are in English. A reasonable standard of both spoken and written English is required...MORE INFO
- (Academic or General IELTS score of at least 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 for the level 4 Certificate, and Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 for the level 5 Diploma)
Medical And Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand...MORE INFO
- Equippers College will require you to produce evidence of this upon enrolment. Equippers College strongly recommend the Southern Cross Medical and Travel Insurance Package. There are two options to choose from: Student Essentials Package and Student Max Package.
- Information on this can be found on https://www.scti.co.nz/international-student or https://orbitprotect.com/insurance-products/international-student-insurance/get-quote-buy-policy/
Complaints Procedure
Equippers College adheres to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students...MORE INFO
This requires Equippers College to have an internal grievance procedure (which is available in the Student hand book), having done this and the issue still remained unresolved, students are able to contact NZQA to take the matter further through the Student Contract Dispute Resolution Scheme (DRS). Below are our Informal and Formal complaint processes and NZQA Complaint form and DRS procedure.
- FORMAL COMPLAINT PROCESS
- DRS PROCEDURE
- FORMAL COMPLAINT FORM
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (see student information for additional detail)
Testimony
Ps. John Sparrow (California, 2009)
Hear from Ps. John Sparrow (our Equippers Central Coast Pastor) on how Equippers College set him up for a life of influence. Ps. John attended Equippers College back in 2009.
