China
Entry to Foundation (Level 3)
Successful completion of three years study resulting in Chinese High School Graduation Vocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basis
Completion of Year 11 with superior grades
Entry to Degree (Level 5)
Successful completion of three years study resulting in Chinese High School Graduation achieving an average of 75% in academic subjects
Vocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basis
If you are applying to enter the Master of Business Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration programmes, you will also need to complete the MBA/PGDBA Supplementary Application Form and arrange for two Referee Forms to be forwarded with your Enrolment Application Form.
Submit your Enrolment Application Form and any required additional information to AIS.
Upon meeting all entry requirements, we will send you an Offer of Place and a pro forma invoice.
You should then pay the pro forma invoice, and we will send a Receipt and Confirmation of Enrolment to you.
For international students:
Students from China, Vietnam, the Indian Subcontinent, Turkey and the Middle East are recommended to apply for ‘Pre-Visa Assessment’ at an Immigration New Zealand office before paying programme fees. In order to obtain your student visa, you will need to show our Receipt and Confirmation of Enrolment after you have received “Approval in Principle” from Immigration New Zealand.
Send or take your passport, your Confirmation of Enrolment, Receipt, and other documentation required to the nearest Immigration New Zealand office to apply for a student visa. International students already in New Zealand can apply at the Online Visa Office at the AIS St Helens Campus.
After receiving your passport with your student visa issued, please inform the AIS staff member named in our Offer of Place immediately and advise your travel details.
Upon arrival in Auckland, contact our Student Services - Marketing office for arrangement of your orientation and course enrolment.
For domestic students:
Qualifying students should apply online to StudyLink for student loans and allowances where required.
When you arrive at AIS, ask one of our Student Services Officers for any further help you might need.
Bookings for the AIS dormitory, homestay and airport pick-up services must be made at least two weeks in advance of arrival in Auckland.
If you are under 18 year of age, your parent or guardian must complete the Under 18s Consent Form.
Enrolment applications from international students are handled by AIS International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auckland Institute of Studies Ltd. AIS contracts AIS International to undertake its international marketing. For international students enrolling at AIS for the first time, an international assistance fee is included in the tuition fees.
Equivalent English Level
AIS English Level | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL | Cambridge CAE | Pearson (Academic) | TEP* | |
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Successful completion of: |
| PBT | iBT |
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Pre-intermediate | 4.5 | 475 | 32 | 30 | 40 | |
Intermediate | 5.0 | 500 | 35 | 41 | 36 | 44 |
Upper Intermediate | 5.5 | 530 | 46 | 47 | 42 | 48 |
Advanced | 6.0 | 550 | 60 | 52 | 50 | 52 |
N/A | 6.5 | 590 | 79 | 58 | 58 | 56 |
The above figures are intended as a guide to the approximate level of proficiency of a student on successful completion of the corresponding AIS English level. They should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee.
* AIS Test of English Proficiency