The academic system of preparatory courses in New Zealand universities is flexible, and the length, start date and end date of preparatory courses are not uniform throughout the country, which are decided by the preparatory colleges themselves. The duration of preparatory courses is usually 8 months and 12 months, and the start dates are mainly concentrated in three time periods, 1 and February, June and July, September and 10. The academic system of undergraduate courses in New Zealand universities is basically unified throughout the country, and it starts twice a year, in February and July respectively. Since the graduation date of New Zealand high school graduates is 65438+February every year, the most important start date of undergraduate courses in New Zealand universities is February every year, which means that all undergraduate majors will start in February; The undergraduate majors that started in July are mainly some popular majors, such as business, computer and media. Therefore, there are two ways to connect the preparatory course and undergraduate course of New Zealand University. The first way is that the preparatory course ends just in time for the undergraduate course to start in February, and the second way is that the preparatory course ends just in time for the undergraduate course to start in July. So, if students want to study a certain major (such as law, health science, etc. For those who start school in February, it is best to choose a pre-university course that can be connected with the undergraduate course in February. Generally, apply for pre-university insurance 5~6 months in advance.