Education
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School and college
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School terms in NZ
School terms for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools — this includes public, integrated and private schools. Dates and times may vary between schools and age groups.
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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
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 broaden your skills while working. You can become better at your job, increase your chance for a promotion or change your career entirely.
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