Victoria University of Wellington

2007: Victoria International was presented with the Education New Zealand “Excellence in Student Support Award” in 2007.

This award goes to one recipient only. Victoria International was chosen because it has put a range of student-focussed initiatives into place to help make International students better prepared from the outset. 

These include:

• a new comprehensive Pre-departure Booklet sent out to all new students before they leave their home country
• a ‘Kete (traditional Maori basket)’ packed with goodies and information including a Settling In To Wellington booklet and a specially designed Map which is given to all students upon arrival at Wellington airport
• a very full diary of Pre-orientation Activities when students arrive
• a completely Re-designed and re-written Orientation Booklet
• a completely Re-designed Orientation programme
• Integration Activities during the early enrolment period
• Continuing Activities throughout the semester organised by Victoria International

Education New Zealand and the Ministry of Education recognise that Victoria’s efforts exceed the requirements of New Zealand’s Code of Practice, that these initiatives represent best practice and are in the best interests of students.