ICEF Agency Status Announcement
Novo Education Achieves ICEF Agency Status We are proud to announce that Novo Education has officially been awarded ICEF Agency Status, a globally recognized accreditation that reflects our commitment to quality, professionalism, and ethical standards in international education services. This recognition places our organization among a trusted network of agencies worldwide and reinforces our dedication […]
How to Write a Statement of Purpose (SOP) for a New Zealand Student Visa — Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid
In this article, we will focus on writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP). By the end of this article, you should: Understand what the SOP is used for by the immigration officer, and why it is so important Be able to identify key mistakes that many people make when writing their SOP Understand that the […]
A More Supportive New Zealand for International Students
On 14 July 2025, New Zealand’s government launched its ambitious International Education: Going for Growth Plan, setting bold targets and reforms that centre on you – the international student. Clear Growth Goals The Government aims to double the international education sector’s economic impact, growing from NZ$3.6 b (2024) to NZ$7.2 b by 2034, with student numbers rising from 83,700 today […]
New Zealand Border Reopening & What It Means To You
The New Zealand government revealed its plan to reopen the country's borders on 3 February. The plan established a five-step approach for reopening borders starting on February 28, 2022, with the
New Zealand 2022 Border Reopening | Our Team Answers Your Questions
Nearly 20 months after New Zealand closed its borders to non-residents, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. On Wednesday, New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister
1,000 More International Students Will Return to New Zealand
The New Zealand government has approved a further extension of the border class exception for 1,000 international students, which will allow more students and their families to return from the
New Zealand One-off 2021 Resident Visa
On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some temporary work visa holders currently in New Zealand. Some people arriving in New Zealand between
Drink Driving and Your Immigration Status
(written by Alain Koetsier, Licensed Immigration Adviser) Before we discuss the topic for today, we’ll begin with a short horror story: John is a work visa holder. One evening after
Opinion: Why have EOIs been paused, and what might happen next?
(written by Alain Koetsier, Licensed Immigration Adviser) A question that seems to be on everyone’s lips: When will Expression of Interest selections restart for the Skilled Migrant Category? The short
The International Education Forum 2021
Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister of Education has given a speech and has answered questions front the room. There wasn't any major announcement but lots of information to take in.