ISM Managing Director, Maria Cornes, was born in the Philippines and has lived in New Zealand for over 20 years. Having been contacted on several occasions by Filipinos for advice on education in NZ, Maria recognised the need for a professional, trustworthy and thorough advisory service for Filipinos who want the best education for them and their children. ISM NZ Ltd was set up in 2010 to provide this service, and has since branched out into the foreign skills field also.

 International Student Management arm focuses entirely on quality education for people wishing to study in New Zealand. ISM NZ has successfully enrolled many students in accredited courses in New Zealand educational institutes and also helped place clients in foster homes for the duration of their study. The benefit of working with ISM is that we understand New Zealand. We know the country and the best education facility to meet your needs.

ISM will answer your questions and take care of all your needs. From your initial enquiry and interview to application and safe arrival in New Zealand. We will meet you or your child on arrival, provide transport to your destination and make all the necessary introductions. We also work closely with our Education Partners to ensure clean and safe accommodation is provided.

The well-being of your child, our client, is of paramount concern to us. At ISM, we believe that it is our job to oversee his/her comfort, safety and security from the time of leaving home, until return. We will communicate regularly with the student, his/her parents plus the education provider, to ensure that all is well.

Please take the time to view our recommended Education Providers in New Zealand. We cater for most types of courses and if by chance we have not listed your preference, please let us know and we will make enquiries on your behalf.

International Skills Management  arm focuses on linking foreign skilled workers with New Zealand employers, and has a proven track record facilitating the successful granting of work visas through its partnership with employment agencies in Manila and a close working relationship with the Manila office of Immigration New Zealand.

Our Service

As a one-stop New Zealand education and skills placement and management centre, ISM provides services comprising the following :-

• Personalised advice & counselling on study and career options
• Comparative education choices
• Comparative costs of education
• Courses and study pathways entry requirements
• Study Credit transfer assistance
• Evaluation of language proficiency of students
• Assistance in processing of enrolment applications
• Regular student and parent communications
• Pre-departure briefing
• Group airport send-off and airport pick-up service
• Follow-up and assistance in:
  • Tuition fee payment
  • Accommodation placement
  • Flight arrangement
  • Insurances
• Facilitation of job interviews through Skype with partner agents in Manila and the NZ employer
• Visa application for work or study