New Zealand has become a destination of choice for Malaysians looking to study offshore. Over 2,000 Malaysians are currently studying in New Zealand, with almost 90% of them attending one of the country's eight universities. Now it's your chance to find out more!

Get top notch quality education in New Zealand, as the highly regarded and quality controlled education system in New Zealand makes it easy for international students to trust that they will be well supported while studying in the country, and receive a top quality education.

The quality of the system has led to several official agreements between Malaysian and New Zealand universities, giving students the opportunity to complete some or all of their studies in a New Zealand institution.

Want to know more? Read on!

600 English Teachers Training in NZ
New Zealand has become a home away from home for two years for teacher trainees from Malaysia at the University of Otago in Dunedin, Victoria University of Wellington, and the University of Auckland.

The trainees will study at the universities' Colleges of Education before returning home to complete their qualifications and become specialist English teachers. They will be joined at the universities next year by another group of students who will remain in New Zealand until the end of 2012.

The scheme is part of a major push to introduce English as an official second language in primary schools, and the students have received a government scholarship for their studies.

The students had already completed foundation studies and the first year of a bachelor of education degree, specialising in teaching English as a second language, in Malaysia.

National Defence University Chooses NZ for Agreement

After a worldwide search, Massey University's Centre for Defence Studies in New Zealand was chosen to collaborate with a leading Malaysian university on research and teaching earlier this year.

Massey University signed a memorandum of understanding that will see it work closely with the National Defence University of Malaysia. Centre for Defence Studies Director Professor Glyn Harper says the agreement will involve the two universities working together in a variety of ways.

"We're looking to collaborate on postgraduate studies for academic staff and explore other areas of research," he says. "Also, we will look into forming a joint master's programme in strategic and defence studies along with other forms of academic co-operation."

Being chosen to partner the Malaysian university is recognition of the high regard in which the New Zealand university is held, Professor Harper says.

"The Malaysian university undertook a worldwide search for partners; to be the first to sign an agreement such as this is a great endorsement of what we're doing here."

The centre offers the Bachelor of Defence Studies. Subjects include military history, command/leadership, logistics, tactics, military technology, international relations, military law and the law of armed conflict.

New Zealand a World Leader for Peace and Lifestyle

For most students who come to New Zealand, however, military defence is the furthest thing from their minds. For the second year in a row New Zealand has been ranked as the most peaceful nation in the world according to the Global Peace Index. The country's stable political climate and distance from any international conflicts makes it an ideal place to focus on your studies without any concerns about personal safety.

New Zealand also offers an enviable lifestyle, with most cities close to beaches, golf courses, parks and more. The cities are modern and cosmopolitan, but with a national population of just 4.3 million they are not at all crowded.

The Quality of Life Index produced annually by Mercer Human Resources ranks Auckland as having the fourth best quality of life in the world. Wellington is ranked 12th on the same index.

The combination of great educational opportunities with a safe and enjoyable lifestyle is attracting a lot of attention in Malaysia.

Visit The New Zealand Education Fair 2010!

Representatives from ten New Zealand institutions will be there in person to answer questions and offer advice. There will also be representatives from Immigration New Zealand at the Kota Kinabalu and Petaling Jaya fairs. Entry is free of charge, and the fairs will be held at:
- Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 1st August (11.30am - 4.30pm)
- Traders Hotel, Penang on 5th August (2.30pm - 6.30pm)
- Grand Dorsett Hotel, Subang, Petaling Jaya on 8th August (11.00am - 5.00pm)   

Additional information about studying in New Zealand is available at www.nzeducated.com/myfair