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For the purpose of these regulations a domestic student is defined according to the government Gazette notice which can be viewed https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-go5549
When not specified, ‘applicant’ applies to both domestic and international students.
1. GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
2.1 Academic and English Language Criteria
Prior to enrolling an international student in any programme, the student must be able to verify that they have the necessary English language proficiency. An international applicant must demonstrate that they have satisfied one of the following conditions:
- For the Certificate/Diploma in Christian Studies, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic), or its equivalent in accordance to NZQA Rules 13 Table 2 and/or other NZQA accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
- For the Bachelor of Applied Theology: a minimum score of 6.0 in their International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test, with a score of 5.5 or higher in all bands; or its equivalent in accordance to NZQA Rules 13 Table 2 and/or other NZQA accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
- For admission into Post Graduate programmes: a minimum score of 7.0 in their IELTS Academic Test, with a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in the writing band: or its equivalent in accordance to NZQA Rules 13 Table 2 and/or other NZQA accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
All costs associated with the IELTS Academic Test must be met by the student. For other equivalent English Language Proficiency scores please refer to https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqarules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
2.2 Academic and English Language Criteria
The New Zealand Government requires that an international applicant must obtain a student visa through the nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate or through an Immigration New Zealand (INZ) office in New Zealand before they can be enrolled to study at Carey. For more information regarding visas see www.immigration.govt.nz.
2.3 Medical Insurance
2.4 Accommodation
2.5 Additional Requirements
International applications are accepted on the basis that enrolment at Carey will be of genuine benefit to the applicant in their Christian ministry or mission; applicants may be declined if their reason for studying at Carey is based on political, economic, or other personal needs. Therefore, the following information must accompany their completed application.
A written statement regarding the applicant’s Church membership. This statement should include information about any group or denomination that the Church belongs to and a copy of the Church’s Statement of Faith.
A short-written statement outlining the applicant’s personal desire to study at Carey, including why Carey has been chosen, as against other colleges and training centres, either in New Zealand or in other countries.
International applicants are also required to nominate referees. Three referees are required, one of which must be the applicant’s Pastor or Church Leader.
If references are not written in English a translation must be provided. This translation cannot be completed by the applicant and must be verified as genuine by a Notary Public.
International applicants must provide a Police Clearance Certificate, in place of the Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form, from their country of citizenship and for any country in which they have lived for more than a period of 12 months within the last 10 years. Please also note that this Police Clearance should be less than 6 months old.
International applicants must sign a declaration stating that they:
- are willing to accept the rules and ethos of Carey while a student here
- will not leave the course or transfer to any other course or institution without the full knowledge and agreement of Carey
- are aware that Carey has no legal obligation to them as a student other than the obligations required by The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2021 and our own Board.
- will not withhold any information that may materially affect Carey’s ability to assess their application
- will inform Carey if they have applications in at the same time to other institutions in New Zealand or elsewhere.
3. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
All applicants must complete an Application Form via the Carey website and submit all required documentation for their programme of study. Application closing dates can be found on the Carey website, www.carey.ac.nz.
4. SELECTION PROCESS
5. DECLINED OR CANCELLED ADMISSION