Visa for my 8 year old son to come to NZ and study in NZ School

[keyvee]

Hi ENZ,

I am having valid Post Study Work Visa / Open Job Search Visa.
Can you please let me know on what visa should I bring my son to study in NZ School ?
Thank you in advance.

Regards,

[JandM]

You apply in his name for a student's visa, signing it on his behalf as his parent, and send it in with a covering letter explaining the situation, and linking it to the application for the open work visa.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...d-student-visa

[keyvee]

You apply in his name for a student's visa, signing it on his behalf as his parent, and send it in with a covering letter explaining the situation, and linking it to the application for the open work visa.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-...d-student-visa

Thank you JandM.

Can you please explain, whether should I get admission in a school for my son before applying to the student visa...?
Is it possible to get school admission before my son comes to NZ ?

or Let me know how to proceed.

Thanks,

[JandM]

You don't need to get a place for him before travelling. (It is students in universities and colleges, 18 or 19 years old or more, who have to have the offer of a place before they can get a visa.)

When you know where he will be living with you, you can Google "primary schools in (whatever district)", to find out what schools are nearby. (For instance, I just entered "primary schools in Waitakere", and this is what came up. https://www.google.co.uk/#q=primary+...s+in+waitakere) You can look at one of the sites that shows a general list, and then you can look at each school's own website to get an idea of what it is like. You can contact the principal to make an appointment to see the school and discuss everything.

[keyvee]

You don't need to get a place for him before travelling. (It is students in universities and colleges, 18 or 19 years old or more, who have to have the offer of a place before they can get a visa.)

When you know where he will be living with you, you can Google "primary schools in (whatever district)", to find out what schools are nearby. (For instance, I just entered "primary schools in Waitakere", and this is what came up. https://www.google.co.uk/#q=primary+...s+in+waitakere) You can look at one of the sites that shows a general list, and then you can look at each school's own website to get an idea of what it is like. You can contact the principal to make an appointment to see the school and discuss everything.

Thank you, JandM