Client Success Team

Cultural Support

Meet Terehia, NZIE’s Cultural Support Advisor.

Terehia is of Maori and Italian descent and is an active member of the Tāmaki Makaurau North Shore community.  She has been working with NZIE for more than 10 years, and currently works with her husband Ngahiwi Walker to advise NZIE staff and support students in Maori practices and principles.
NZIE Graduation Tatiana and Terehia

NZIE’s Cultural Support Advisor

  • Offers 1-1 support to Maori and Pasifika students.
  • Guides staff and tutors to employ best cultural practices at all times.
  • Delivers karakia at orientation and graduation, plus other important events.
  • Provides advice and insights into cultural wellness for staff and students.
  • Guides and supports use of Te Reo Maori.

Once students start NZIE, we become their “new whānau”. Guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā , the Client Success Team can support students to reach their full potential while studying with us.

Terehia’s Top 5 tips for Cultural Connection While Studying Online:

  1. Use a unique background: Using personal touches like a unique Zoom background can spark conversation and bring in an element of personality to online sessions.
  1. Celebrate success: Terehia encourages all students to celebrate their success: it could be finishing a difficult paper, handing in an assignment on time or achieving a high grade. She recommends students travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to attend graduation, as it is a huge achievement to celebrate. This is especially important for Maori and Pasifika students.
  1. Pronounce names correctly: Learning the correct pronunciation of names is important: it’s always okay to ask and double-check.
  1. Try your best: Giving your best effort when signing a traditional song, speaking Te Reo or even another language can make a huge difference. Don’t worry about appearing ‘cool’.
  1. Understand cultural needs: Be aware that each student has their cultural responsibilities, that we should honour and respect. That way, we can navigate success for each student, however, that looks for them.

Terehia is available to chat with if you are seeking support. Please contact Sharon at [email protected]

 

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Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Level 2 qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR mid B1 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or have Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

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Fees-Free Study.  

You are only eligible for Fees-Free if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF – New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

To check if you meet the requirements, visit the New Zealand Government’s Fees-Free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN)

If you do not have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.

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