About Southern Cross Education
Southern Cross Education is a Christchurch-based consultancy founded by former international students who studied at the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. Their personal experience of navigating New Zealand's student visa system, institution transfers, and post-study work visa processes shapes an advisory approach that is grounded, honest, and practically useful.Their services span the full range of in-NZ student challenges: institution transfers, CoE renewals, student visa extensions, post-study work visa guidance, and skilled migrant pathway assessments — all delivered with an understanding of what it actually feels like to be an international student in Canterbury.Southern Cross Education has particular experience with students from Sri Lanka, India, and China — the three largest international student source countries at University of Canterbury and Lincoln.
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How Southern Cross Education get paid
Southern Cross Education does not charge students a placement fee. Like most education agents, it is paid a commission by the universities it places students into. That does not make its advice bad — but the agent is paid by the institution, not by you, so it has more financial reason to recommend a partner university than a non-partner one. Ask which universities it represents, and whether your shortlist is on that list.
Who it suits
- ▸Students at University of Canterbury or Lincoln University
- ▸Sri Lankan and Indian students in Christchurch
- ▸Students planning to pursue skilled migration after study
- ▸Students who want honest, experience-based advice
What they do
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