From 20 July 2026, New Zealand’s Pathway Student Visa gives secondary school students (Year 12/13) students more flexibility (no need to name an exact tertiary course), expands eligible study pathways to NZQCF Levels 1 to 4, and extends the English language study allowance for first-time holders from 20 to 30 weeks. Introduction If you’re a Year 12 or 13 student planning to study in New Zealand, or a parent trying to map out that path, the rules around the Pathway Student Vi
