SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (17/12/2003)
See SM5.20 Effective 31/03/2008
- Instead of meeting the minimum standard of English, non-principal applicants may pre-purchase ESOL tuition. ESOL tuition must be pre-purchased from TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) by paying the required charge to the NZIS (who collect this charge on behalf of TEC).
- Applicants must pay any ESOL charge due, sign the ESOL Agreement and return it to the NZIS within the time specified by the NZIS before a residence visa is issued or a residence permit is granted.
Note: To be issued or granted a work visa or permit under WR6 any ESOL charge due must be paid and the ESOL Agreement returned to the NZIS within the time specified by the NZIS.
