Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply for admission at Abacus? Is there any charge to get an offer letter (offer for Admission)?
To apply for admission at Abacus, you need to send us, all your educational documents (scanned copies) and passport details, along with the proof of English proficiency. English language proficiency requirements for each course are summarized at the following table on NZQA website: NZQA website Click here There is no charge from our side to issue an offer letter (offer for admission) to the eligible candidate.

2. Can I pay my fee in instalments?
No please, as per the New Zealand Immigration Convention, one has to pay a full year's tuition fee that needs to be deposited into Public Trust account. Do visit Public Trust website to know more about them and how do they work for protecting your interest.

3. Is it possible to enrol after the course has started?
You may get a maximum extension of a week to enrol into an ongoing course.

4. What level of English do I need to have to study at Abacus? What should I do to meet the English language requirements?
For admission English language Rule 18 of NZQA determines the level of English required to study. E.g for qualifications at Level 5 of NZQF students need an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 Bands (5 Bands in each module).
However full details for other English language tests are available at the following link on NZQA website
Abacus is a Category 1 Education provider. We can administer our own internal test, however we are not conducting this test with offshore international students. So offshore international students need to provide evidence of English language proficiency as per the the table given at above link.