Levels of education in New Zealand
We will help you understand where you fit in. Levels 5 to 10 in New Zealand require different qualifications, IELTS scores.
| Levels of education | Qualification required | IELTS |
| Level-5, Basic Diploma | +2 with 50% | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
| Level-6, Advanced Diploma | +2 with 50% | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
| Level-7, Graduate Diploma | Bachelors | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
| Level-8, Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelors | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
| Level-9, Masters | Bachelors with High 1st Division, Experience | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
| Level-10, Ph. D. | Masters with Distinction, 1 year Research Experience | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |