Plan for document authentication when home institutions are unreachable.

Safety for children and the restart of an interrupted life.
For many students from Afghanistan, this decision is about more than earning another qualification. The hope is clear: get the whole family somewhere safe and start education and work again from a stable base. We help turn that hope into a practical study, funding and document plan.
Admission support or student visa submission
Participating education providers may pay Sorena a commission after an eligible student enrols and begins study. A US$200 + GST account-opening fee applies. Government and third-party costs are separate.
WHAT STUDENTS FROM AFGHANISTAN
Before you choose a course, make sure these points are clear.
Get a clear answer on whether applications from third countries (Iran, Pakistan, Turkey) are accepted.
Plan for family safety and whether dependants can follow.
HOW IT WORKS
Four straightforward steps. One team.
Tell us about yourself
Share your education, work experience and plans in the Sorena Scorecard.
See suitable courses
We compare options from participating New Zealand education providers.
Apply for admission
Our education team prepares and follows up your selected applications.
Prepare the visa
Licensed professionals handle the immigration work that requires expert judgement.
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The platform organises the work. People make the decisions.
Sorena Study keeps your tasks and documents together. Our education team handles admissions. New Zealand lawyers and Licensed Immigration Advisers handle professional immigration work.
QUESTIONS STUDENTS ASK
What should I know about proving funds when banking access is limited or interrupted?+
Start with the full plan: tuition, living costs, the genuine source of the money and the evidence showing how it can be transferred. We organise the figures and documents for Afghanistan before an application moves forward, so the financial story is clear rather than assembled at the last minute.
What should I know about sponsor documentation when the sponsor lives outside the country?+
Start with the full plan: tuition, living costs, the genuine source of the money and the evidence showing how it can be transferred. We organise the figures and documents for Afghanistan before an application moves forward, so the financial story is clear rather than assembled at the last minute.
What most often makes students from Afghanistan pause?+
Learning the documentation requirements are impossible from where they stand. We address that question early, so you can make a decision before paying tuition or committing to a course.
START WITH A SIMPLE CHECK
Tell us about yourself. We’ll show you where to start.
Complete the free Scorecard and see which New Zealand study options may suit you.
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