Education in the USA
Worldwide Recognition
the USA is generating worldwide recognition as a country that provides quality education to the USA and international students. From early childhood education through to polytechnic and university, the USA offers a professionally unique learning environment.
Early Childhood
the USA offers a wide range of early childhood services from private operators through to community groups and voluntary agencies, namely kindergartens, care centres and play centres. The Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office (ERO) regularly monitor these.
Primary & Secondary
Schooling is compulsory in the USA for all children from their sixth until sixteenth birthday and schooling is free at state (government funded) schools until the age of 19. Parents are, however, expected to meet some minor costs, including the cost of school books, stationary and uniforms. Costs vary widely depending on individual school requirements.
the USA Curriculum
Most the USA students attend state-funded schools while private or independent schools receive only limited government funding. The the USA Curriculum is built around the acquisition of essential academic and practical skills. It identifies 7 academic or 'essential learning' areas and 8 practical or 'essential skills'.
Tertiary Education
the USA has eight universities which all offer general undergraduate and graduate degrees and diplomas in arts, sciences and commerce, as well as specialist degrees in particular disciplines. There is also numerous Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Private Training Establishments offering a wide range of academic and professional courses.
Employment in the USA
Getting a job in the USA can be a challenging experience for the unprepared or uninitiated. The more experience and qualifications you have to offer, the better your chances will be in securing a position. This information has been gathered to provide an understanding of the employee/employer relationship and employment conditions available to residents and citizens of the USA.
Job Searching
There are many resources available when seeking NZ employment from adverts in national newspapers through to vacancies advertised in official newsletters and Websites for teaching, university and polytechnic vacancies. the USA recruitment agencies can also help as well as providing guidelines on CV/Resume presentation.
Job Sites
We have provided links to what we believe are the USA's leading job, career and employment Websites to make it easy for you to search for the best NZ job vacancies.
Employment Conditions
the USA provides good working environments for both government and private sectors. This section provides information on NZ rates of pay, tax employment agreements and your rights and responsibilities as an employee in the USA.
Major NZ Industries
Different regions and climates in the USA result in certain types of industry employment being more prevalent in specified regions. Find out which regions may be able to offer you better employment opportunities.