Education
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School and college
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School terms and holidays
School terms and holidays for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
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School fees and donations
It’s free to go to a state school — but the school can ask for donations towards their running costs.
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School zones, reviews and equity funding
Find out if you live in a school’s zone, how the school is performing and what level of equity funding it gets based on the Equity Index.
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How to enrol your child at school in NZ
You can enrol your child in school before they’re 5, though they won’t start until they turn 5. Your child must start school by the time they turn 6. And must stay in school until they’re 16. Enrolling in primary school is similar to enrolling in college.
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How to enrol your child at school in NZ
Find out when your child can start school, how to choose a school, enrol and prepare your child for school.
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Learning support (special education)
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Education for children with a physical disability or illness
Government help is available to educate children with a physical disability or illness.
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Help for children with behaviour problems
Programmes for schools, teachers and parents to help children with behaviour and learning problems.
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Help for children with learning support needs
Funding, services and support available to help children with disabilities and learning support needs go to mainstream schools.
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Tertiary education
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Money to help when you’re studying
If you’re studying, you can apply for a loan and allowance to help with course fees, course-related costs and living expenses. You may also be able to get help during your study break.
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Paying back your student loan
Repayments on your student loan depend on how much you earn and whether you’re based in New Zealand or living overseas.
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Education scholarships, grants and awards
Find out if you can get money to help pay for your education.
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Training and apprenticeships
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Apprenticeships
With an apprenticeship, you can earn money while getting skills and qualifications.
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Train while you work
Continue to learn new skills while you work. You can become better at your job, increase your chance for a promotion or change your career entirely.
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