Study + Work + Live

Programme Content

The Study + Work + Live programme is specifically designed for those students who hold a NZ Student Visa and Variation of Condition (VoC - a part time work permit) who want to improve their English and find work in Wellington, NZ.
Programme Structure

A 24 week full time (25-20 hours per week) Academic English course, with job placement* and accommodation arrangement.

*If successful at the interview it may lead to a job opportunity, but this will depend on the student's English ability and previous work experience - please refer to job placement policy.

Entry Requirements
  • Enrolment: Minimum 24 weeks full time
  • English level: No requirement for English course, but to work must have an IELTS score of at least 5.0
  • Student Visa + Variation of Condition (VoC)


Class Start Date

Every Monday
Job Placement Details
  • Visa: Variation of Condition (Voc) - to apply, need IELTS score of 5.0 or above
  • NZ minimum wage: NZ$12.75 an hour before tax (estimate shared living cost: NZ$180`$250 per week)
  • Job type: May include - cafe assistant, kitchen hand, orchard/farm/vineyard worker, housekeeping etc
  • Job type will depend on experience and confidence with the English language

  • Students are expected to take any available job recommended by the MFH International Career Advisor
  • Are guaranteed 2 job interviews
  • Work a maximum of 20 hours per week - work in the evenings or during weekends
  • Work placement not commence till granted a VoC, and after the 4th week of study


MFH Support to Students
  • IRD tax number
  • Develop and update curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Job search and interview arrangement
  • Interview skills
  • Workplace orientation and support
  • Accommodation arrangement-
  • MFH home-stay arrangement - the student is placed with a family in Wellington to experience the NZ lifestyle and culture OR
  • Backpackers; Flatting; Renting



Fees
SWL Programme
Weeks
Gross Price
Includes* -tuition fee; admin/registration fee, prime insurance; job placement service fee (does not include accommodation/homestay fee or bond)
24
$7,250.00
Homestay Fee
MFH homestay admin fee
Homestay arrangement - organise airport pickup *minimum 4 weeks stay
$350.00
Homestay fee (full transferred to homestay)
Private room; three meals; bedding; lighting; heating; desk; phone use
$230.00 per week
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