International students are welcome and come from all over the world to Vision College.
Vision College Ltd, founded in 1984, is a vibrant and exciting place to study. It offers a unique Christian-based environment for study. Christian values of care, honour and respect are part of our culture and are all designed to help learners excel. People of all religions and cultures are most welcome to study at Vision College.
The emphasis of this agriculture training is on improving productivity and agricultural efficiency. Students of this vocational training will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained and contribute to the improvement and development of agricultural practices in their own country.
Note: There are only 40 places in each intake (2 cohorts of 20). All applicants will receive a Conditional Offer of Place. Once the fees are paid in full a revised Offer of Place and Receipt of Payment will be provided. An applicant will be considered confirmed once they have paid their fees in full. When an applicant has received an AIP (Approved in Principle) or a student visa, a copy must be forwarded to Vision College.
As there is a high demand for this programme of study, and limited places, places will be given on a first-in, first-served basis, according to when fees are paid. If an applicant pays their fees and the intake that was offered on their Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place is now full, the applicant will be placed into the next available intake and documentation revised accordingly.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
Before enrolling in this agriculture course please download and read the School Prospectus.
We highly recommend that you apply to enrol through a reputable immigration agent in your home country. Contact us at international@atc.org.nz for a list of agents.
The application process will require you to provide the following documents, completed in English, plus verified copies of your passport, qualifications:
Available Campuses: Hamilton
Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you
enquire or apply.
* International learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses or
programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance cover.
EMPLOYMENT
If your visa conditions allow, we work closely with an agricultural employment consultant who will assist you to gain either seasonal, part-time or full-time employment on a dairy farm.
Please note this agriculture course is not a pathway to residence in New Zealand.
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)*
We strongly recommend that students stay in a Homestay environment which Vision College Ltd is happy to arrange. Vision College has a person that is contracted to find Homestays that are safe and comply with the requirements of the Code of Practice 2021. If applicants wish to use this service they need to complete the Homestay Application form.
However, applicants can use other Homestay providers in Hamilton such as Happy Homestay - happyhomestay.co.nz. If applicants wish to stay with family members or friends, they can do so, but must complete an ‘Exemption from Homestay’ form. Accommodation must be in Hamilton or within 10kms from Vision College and an indication as to how the applicant is going to get to and from Vision College.
Homestay is important as a way of introducing applicants to the New Zealand way of life and also encouraging conversations in English.
PLEASE NOTE
If applicants require an airport pickup, they must complete the Airport Pickup form and submit it along with their flight details. If their flight arrives 6.00pm or after, they will be required to obtain accommodation for the night and they will be picked up the next day. We recommend Jet Park Hotel as they have a shuttle service to and from the airport and we have obtained a 15% discount on the daily rate if this Promo Code is quote – JetSetGo.
Students doing a course lasting two or more years are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
Students doing a one-year course or more are eligible to work full-time over the summer holiday period.
To work you will need to apply for a variation of conditions to your student permit. However, you need to know that jobs are not always easy to come by and, by law, preference has to be given to New Zealand citizens or residents.
Many students find that study in New Zealand is very different from what they are used to. New Zealand educators value active participation in class. Students are expected to ask questions and also be expected to complete background readings during the coursework. Teachers facilitate your learning, but do not provide all that you will need to know.
If you have a licence in your own country, you can apply for an International Driver’s Licence before you leave. This is valid for one year before you need to take the New Zealand driving tests. Check with the New Zealand Embassy in your own country for further details of requirements: http://www.nzembassy.com/
We give your details to a local International Employment/Immigration Agency, who will endeavour to locate a position on a farm in New Zealand.