SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (17/12/2003)

1. 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).
2. 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.

Effective 17/12/2003