About the Code
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 makes sure that tertiary and international learners enrolled with New Zealand education providers are safe and supported.
The Code sets out what education providers must do to ensure the wellbeing and safety of their learners.
You can download the Code in Te reo Māori and English:
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Who the Code applies to
The Code applies to:
- education providers who enrol international students, domestic tertiary students, or industry trainees or apprentices
- students who came from overseas to study in New Zealand
- domestic tertiary students.
An education provider must be an approved signatory to the Code before enrolling any international students. If you are already an approved signatory provider you do not need to apply again.
Information for education providers and students
Education providers
Your obligations under the Code and resources to help you meet them
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Tertiary and international students
Your rights under the Code, including videos and summaries in several languages
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NZQA as Code Administrator
Information about our approach, priorities and key focus areas as the Code Administrator
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