International Students

ELC welcomes international students.

Study Requirements for International Students

ELC welcomes applications from international students.

Before studying at ELC, international students must:

  • Hold a valid student visa.   Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
  • Have Travel and Health Insurance to cover the entire period of study with ELC.
  • Have a satisfactory level of English communication. Where this is in doubt, students will need to pass a Standard English test.  More details can be found under each programme (see the links below).
  • Be connected to a church in New Zealand and be recommended by that church’s pastor.

For more information on studying in New Zealand go to: https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/

For more information on each of the programmes offered by ELC click below:

1st year Internship – Certificate in Christian Ministry (Internship) (Level 4) [REF: 2772]

2nd year Internship – Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership) (Level 5) [REF: 2793]

3rd year Internship – Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership) (Level 6) [REF: 2773]

The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code

ELC adheres to this Code which prescribes the required outcomes education providers need to deliver for their international students.

For more information please click on http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/education-code-of- practice/

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