Language
English
It is an island located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It comprises two main landmasses: the North and South islands. Majority of the population is of European descents. English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages, with English predominant. Kiwis are very friendly and welcoming to visitors and new residents and most often treat everyone in a fair and egalitarian manner without regard to race, religion, social or economic background.
Most Kiwis eat three meals a day. Breakfast may consist of toast; eggs, cereal, juice or milk while lunch will likely be sandwiches, vegetables, fruit and a drink. Evening and weekend meals tend to be heavier and are usually spent together at the dining table. Such meals will provide a good opportunity for a home stay student to not only practice English, but also to get to know his or her host family and to start to build positive lasting relationships. Since the New Zealand diet may be different from what a Muslim is accustomed to, a home stay student should not feel shy to inquire about whether the ingredients used are halal, as Kiwis are quite accommodating and would not find that offensive.
The quality of education in New Zealand is excellent and internationally recognized. The education institutes are diverse in size and location and the cost of living and studying is highly affordable compared with other countries. Additionally, New Zealand’s climate is pleasant and the locals are famous for their warm hospitality and attractive lifestyle.
Auckland (January: 16.4° – 23.8° C)
Auckland (July: 8° – 14.7° C()
Wellington (January: 13.4° – 20.3° C)
Wellington (July: 6.2° – 11.3° C)
Christchurch (January: 12.2° – 22.5° C)
Christchurch (July: 1.7°– 11.3° C)
Dunedin (January: 11.7° – 19.9° C)
Dunedin (July: 2.4° – 9.3° C)