International Student Requirements

Entry Requirements

International Students must be aged 18 or over with no criminal convictions
Students must hold a student visa/permit to study at The Professional Bar and Restaurant School.
You must hold medical insurance that is valid for the duration of your course.
All non native speakers of English must have completed an IELTS examination and acheive an overall band score of 5.5. (Please go to www.ielts.org to find out more about IELTS or alternatively contact the school directly.)
You must supply both your passport with a valid visa/permit to study in New Zealand as well as evidence of your medical/travel insurance to reception on your course start date.

English Language Requirements

An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required for students who do not speak English as a first language.

New Zealand Student Visa Requirements

You will need a valid Student Visa to study in New Zealand. It is your responsibility to make sure you obtain one, but The Professional Bar and Restaurant School is able to assist you if you need any help. In order to apply for your student visa, you will need to supply all of your documentation, along with a completed Student Visa Application, to your nearest New Zealand Embassy. If you are using an agent or consultant then they will be able to help you with the student visa application process. Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz