To obtain a student visa the student must provide the following to the nearest  New Zealand immigration office:

 An offer of place from the school the student is intending to study at.

 A receipt of the tuition fees received made out by the school that has issued the  offer  of place.

 A completed visa/permit form obtainable from the nearest New Zealand  immigration  office.

 A passport that will be current at least for three months past the expected
 expiry  of  the student visa.

 Requirements

 Application fee (check with your nearest NZ Immigration office)

  A bank statement showing NZ$1000 per month or NZ$10000 per year to  guarantee financial cover for living expenses or a financial undertaking form  completed and signed by your sponsor and the sponsor’s bank showing  NZ$7000

 A return ticket to your home country or proof of enough funds to purchase a
  flight  ticket.

 If you have been in New Zealand for two years or more, you will also need to  provide a medical certificate and chest X-ray and a police clearance form from  your  home country.