Since 2005 Mercer Marsh Benefits has continued to grow and develop the Studentsafe International Student Insurance Programme, to ensure that it not only meets the Code of Practice for the pastoral care of international students, but that it exceeds the requirements. The Programme now protects over 30,000 international students studying throughout New Zealand, from an array of educational service providers, including around 100 schools.

As part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Mercer Marsh Benefits is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. They provide continued support for primary and secondary schools, working in partnership with them, to create market-leading products that evolve and adapt with the ever-changing needs of the international student market. The Studentsafe approach is one of empathy, support and advocacy and has the backing of an experienced team, who, to put simply, care for the needs of their clients and the wellbeing of their clients and students.

Studentsafe Medical and Travel insurance policies are managed by Allianz Partners. Whilst being part of a larger global insurance group, they provide personalised service you would expect from a much smaller company. Based in Auckland, Allianz Partners have a team of over 100 staff, including a Customer Care and Claims Teams, to look after the needs of international students studying in New Zealand. Emergency Assistance is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The partnership between Mercer Marsh Benefits and Allianz Partners offers an all-inclusive approach, and ensures the successful management of the Studentsafe Programme.

With 25 years’ experience teaching in New Zealand Schools, hosting International Students and being a Homestay to a range of Nationalities – OKNZ know students!

“OK Connected” keeps students connected with a “FREE” Vodafone Prepay SIM Card all ready to go from the moment they arrive in New Zealand. Keeping in touch is one of the most important things for Students and their Families – and we make this easy! Contact us for your FREE Vodafone Prepay SIM Cards today.

“OK Welcome” provides the best start to students New Zealand Adventure.  Travel can be stressful for students and family back home. With an “OK Welcome”, your students are met upon arrival, provided assistance and safely chaperoned to their Domestic Flight. We provide real time notification to Schools, Host Families and Agents of a student’s safe arrival. We also look after departing students and ensure their transition from Domestic to International Flights is a smooth one – we go the extra mile to ensure students have a great Arrival and Departure experience!

Visit our website for more details – www.oknz.co.nz  

As New Zealand’s most recognised and trusted travel insurer, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has four decades of experience providing specialised insurance products, including for international students.  For over 25 years, they have worked closely with education providers and schools, insuring students coming to New Zealand to live and study.

The International Student policy is designed to provide comprehensive cover, so students can relax knowing New Zealand’s leading travel insurer is with them. Committed to delivering quality products and value for money, all policies are issued and underwritten by the team.

Students insured with Southern Cross Travel Insurance will also have access to an award-winning customer service team, based in Auckland. SCTI are proud to have won the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award four times running and, most notably, in 2022 were named the International Travel and Health Insurer of the Year by the International Travel and Health Insurance Journal.

For more information about Southern Cross Travel Insurance or our International Student policy, please visit www.scti.co.nz

When the unexpected happens it’s important to know your students and their families are well looked after. For more than 30 years, Uni-Care has been protecting international students and visitors coming to New Zealand to study, work and holiday.

Students insured with Uni-Care have the reassurance of knowing they are protected by New Zealand’s most experienced provider of inbound insurance for international students. As a division of New Zealand’s leading insurance broking company, Crombie Lockwood, Uni-Care is trusted and respected by clients, education providers, sector associations and government agencies alike.

Our positive global reputation comes from delivering service, care and support when it is needed most. Our dedicated claims team provide 24/7, culturally sensitive, multi-lingual assistance and are well practised in helping to ease the stress when the unexpected happens. We pride ourselves on our reputation to provide outstanding service around critical incident management.

For more information on any of our products or services please contact one of our team on 09 362 4039.

New Zealand Homestay (NZH) delivers global standards for hosted student accommodation.

Our service is based on the successful model established by the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) in 2007.

We operate in key education destinations in New Zealand to recruit, screen and train caring local host families to provide safe, welcoming and culturally enriching homestays for visiting international students. Each student is carefully matched to a host using our unique Homestay Management System (HMS) to set up a positive experience.

Our range of hosted accommodation options offer excellent value for money for both under 18 and over 18 students as well as study tour groups. Agents and education providers also have the opportunity to partner with New Zealand Homestay to deliver high-quality homestay and support to international students.

Visit us at www.newzealandhomestay.co.nz to learn more.

Host Families NZ is a proudly Kiwi-owned company, founded in 2010, specialising in homestay placements for students and interns of all ages. 

We ensure that our domestic and international students live in a warm, comfortable, and safe family environment, making their stay enjoyable and worthwhile.

We value our partnerships with agents and education providers who share our commitment to offering a warm welcome through our caring host families.

With a broad network of homestays across New Zealand, we are well-positioned to meet urgent requests and cater to a wide range of student needs.

Visit www.hostfamilies.co.nz to learn more.

NZIIU is an incorporated Charitable Trust to promote international understanding between countries. Our aim is to encourage the youth of today – the future leaders of tomorrow – to appreciate and celebrate cultural differences. We believe that international education is a transformative experience that enriches the lives of students and prepares them to be leaders in a globalised world. We hope to inspire future generations of leaders who will make positive change to their communities and the world at large.        

We recognize the personal endeavor as our young people strive to meet this challenge. NZIIU was established in 1987 with the original desire to foster a friendship between Japan and New Zealand. Over time relationships have been established with many other countries within Europe, South America, Asia, the South Pacific and the USA. We are proud to be a New Zealand organization and emphasize quality, care and excellence in all aspects of our programs. We are not interested in being the largest or most well known organization but pursue care and personal service for all schools and students we work with.

To get in touch with us, please visit our website www.student-exchange.co.nz

Our mission is to foster cultural exchange and understanding by connecting students from all over the world with host families and educational institutions in New Zealand to share our commitment to global citizenship. We strive to create an environment where students feel supported and empowered to achieve their academic and personal goals, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the rich diversity of New Zealand’s people, culture and natural environment.

We believe in the transformative power of international education. Our company is dedicated to connecting students from around the world with New Zealand’s vibrant culture and educational institutions, and we have been doing so for many years. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality educational experiences for our students. We partner with a wide range of educational institutions in New Zealand, including universities, colleges and secondary schools. Our host families are carefully selected and screened to ensure our students receive a safe and welcoming home away from home.

We also offer a range of support services, including ongoing support throughout their stay - our team is there to help students every step of the way. We are proud to promote New Zealand as a destination for international students and we believe that our programs can help build a more connected and compassionate world by facilitating international exchange.

To get in touch with us, please visit our website www.newzealandisa.co.nz