Visa Information

Applying For Student Visa

International students coming to study at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand must ensure their passport will not expire while they are studying here. Once you receive confirmation that you have been offered a place to study with us, you can apply for a Student Visa. To do this you need to complete an ‘Application to Study in New Zealand’ form INZ 1012 or a 'Visitor Visa Application' form INZ 1014 if you intend to study for less than 3 months.

To successfully gain your Visa you will also need:

• A passport that is valid for at least 6 months from travel date
• An official ‘Offer of Place’ at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
• A receipt for the payment of your tuition fees
• Evidence of confirmed accommodation in Wellington
• Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and return flights home (see visa application form section F5)
• Evidence of valid medical and travel insurance for your term of study (which we can provide for our students, see letter of offer)
• One or two character references

Medical Requirements

You will be required to provide chest x-ray if:

• You are from a country not listed on the low TB-Incident Countries, Areas and Territories list and are intending to stay longer than 6 months.
• You have visited a country not on the list for a combined stay of 3 months or more in the past 5 years
• You have provided a chest x-ray certificate in their previous application but spend 6 consecutive months in any one or more countries not listed on the Low TB-Incident Countries, Areas and Territories list.

Medical and Travel Insurance Requirements

Eligibility for Health Services

International Students are not entitled to publicly funded health services during time in New Zealand. If a student receives medical treatment during their visit they will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details of entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, you can view more details on their website: www.moh.govt.nz

Accident Insurance

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz.

Medical and Travel Insurance

For Visa purposes, international students must have sufficient medical and travel insurance for the full term of their intended stay in New Zealand. This means the visa must be in place for the start date of their enrolment until the expiry of their student visa.

Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand can provide international students with guidance on our preferred Travel and Medical insurance policy that covers the Visa requirements set by immigration New Zealand. This policy covers you for health, travel and personal effects from your journey to New Zealand to the last date for your visa.

International Student Medical and Travel Insurance Policy

International Student Medical and Travel Insurance Claim Form

Where to apply?

Want more information?

Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights for employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand directly, and can be viewed on their website: www.immigration.govt.nz.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about your visa application.

• What sort of visa will I require if I am an international student?
  If you are planning to study for more than three months you must apply for a Student Visa, and if you wish to work while you are studying, then this should be included in your visa application. You can find more information under the Student Experience tab at the top of this screen. Courses for a duration of less than three months do not require a Student Visa, but you will still require a Visitor Visa. For full details visit the Immigration New Zealand website.

• Why should I choose to study at Le Cordon Bleu?
  Le Cordon Bleu’s tradition of culinary excellence began over a century ago when its first school opened in Paris in 1895. Today, Le Cordon Bleu is linked to the world’s most prestigious restaurants, hotels, and businesses. Its reputation is built on delivering superior, industry-relevant programmes, with a perfect mix of practical and theoretical training. Qualifications of Le Cordon Bleu are internationally recognised. Our alumni have the credentials that set them above the competition in an evolving industry. Le Cordon Bleu is a vital member of the international business and culinary community, with 20,000 graduates annually from 35 schools in over 20 countries.
• Why should i study in Wellington, New Zealand?
  Wellington was recently named New Zealand's top destination by Lonely Planet as well as one of the "Coolest Little Capitals in the World." As well as being New Zealand's capital city, it is also New Zealand's culinary capital and cultural hub - with a vibrant and forever-growing food and hospitality scene full of restaurants, cafes, bars, artisan bakeries, craft breweries and specialty delicatessens. In short, it's a culinary students dream!
• How much does it cost?
  Course fees are listed under the course descriptions in the Our Programs tab at the top of this screen.
• Can I get a student loan?
  Our course fees are currently not eligible for student loans through Studylink.
• Do you offer any scholarships?
  Information can be found in the scholarship page at the top of this screen.
• Is there an age limit?
  There is no upper age limit, but you must be a minimum of 17 years old to apply.
• How do I apply for a scholarship?
  You must fill out a scholarship application form, and an Enrolment form. Full details are on the Scholarships page.
• Do you offer short courses?
  Yes we do. A list of our short courses, workshops, master classes can be found in the short course and event section of the website or by clicking here.
• Am I able to work while I study?
  Yes. You can work for up to 20 hours per week if you are an international student, domestic students can work unlimited hours.
• What are the class sizes at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand?
  Typical class sizes for our culinary programmes are 16 students per class. The enables the chef to give one on one tuition to each student.
• Do I get a uniform and knife kit? And do I get to keep them?
  The uniform and knife kit are included in the course fees package for all applicable programs and they are yours to keep.

• Will you help me find somewhere to stay?
  We provide all applicants with information on accommodation options in Wellington and are able to provide advice and guidance. International students under the age of 18 are required to go into Homestay Accommodation and we will arrange this for them.