International Students
Study at Pakuranga Heights School
Key Programme Features
All International Students are accommodated in a mainstream class. In the mainstream class students have full inclusion of all aspects of learning, receiving the identical high quality programme and opportunities received by all other students.Mainstream class numbers vary but most have between 25 and 30 students. They will receive extra support from a teacher's aide or part time teacher to learn English.
Programe Goals
- To provide a quality programme for International Students seeking to learn English.
- To increase the international awareness of Pakuranga Heights School students.
- To enhance the cultural diversity of Pakuranga Heights School.
- Provide a broader funding base to enhance learning programmes for all students at Pakuranga Heights School.
Applications
When seeking enrolment, the following process will be followedPrior to Enrolment -
The International Student Enrolment Form and Declaration is completed
A copy of the Student's passport must be sighted
School Management will consider all applications
Upon Acceptance -
The full tuition fee is to be paid. -
The school will issue a receipt for the Tuition Fee and a letter to the NZ Immigration Service advising of the school's offer of placement.
Prior to Commencement -
The full tuition fee must be received.
NZ Immigration Student Visa issued. -
Evidence of Medical and Travel Insurance must be sighted.
Pastoral care of International students
Pakuranga Heights School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from the school or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz
Immigration
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz
COSTS
Tuition: $2,812.50 incl GST per term (includes Ministry of Education and administration costs) with a minimum 2 term enrolment period.
Tuition charges also include an initial stationery pack and special activity charges (eg trips, visiting performers, Life Education). In Term 1, Year 6 students attend an Outdoors Camp. For this there is an additional cost of approximately $200.
Uniform: Uniform is compulsory at Pakuranga Heights School. Please allow $100-$200 depending upon items purchased.
Health and Travel: Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. We require that you have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment for the duration of your stay in New Zealand. We also require that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand. We recommend that this be taken out in New Zealand.
Unicare: Online applications at www.uni-care.org
Heath Lambert Group: www.heathlambert.co.nz
Southern Cross: www.internationalstudent.co.nz
Accommodation
In keeping with government legislation Pakuranga Heights School will only enrol students who will be living with their parent(s) throughout their education at Pakuranga Heights.
Orientation
On their first day at Pakuranga Heights, students will:
- meet key staff (Teacher, Principal, School Secretary)
- meet their New Zealand student buddy
- Have a familiarisation tour of Pakuranga Heights School becoming aware of the location of key features for them
- Receive advice on school activities including sport and music.
Reporting to parents
Each year Pakuranga Heights School provides at least TWO written reports on the student's progress against the National Standards in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. International Students receive an ESOL report which has been specifically designed to reflect their programme of instruction and their academic and linguistic progress. The report will include comment and grades for the student's -
Academic progress -
Emotional well-being and social progress of the student.
Each year Pakuranga Heights School conducts at least TWO formal three-way conferences for parents, students and the teacher to discuss learning goals and progress towards achieving the National Standards.
Grievances
Pakuranga Heights School undertakes to treat all complaints raised by students, parents or designated caregivers seriously and will investigate.
The International Education Appeal Authority is available if you believe Pakuranga Heights School has not dealt with an issue fairly.
Issues with teachers
If there is a problem with your son / daughter's teacher, please talk to the teacher. You can make an appointment to see the teacher by calling the school office and asking to talk to the teacher.
Issues with fellow students
If there is a problem with another student, please tell your son / daughter's class teacher, or the Principal. You can make an appointment to see the teacher or the Principal by calling the school office.
If you have seen the appropriate person(s), but the issue has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please see the Principal.
If you are still not satisfied, you can write to the School Board of Trustees.
If you believe that you have not been dealt with fairly by the school, you may contact the International Education Appeal Authority, whose address is:
International Education Appeal Authority
c/- Ministry of Education
PO Box 47-911
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
Or e-mail: info.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz
You must be able to show the International Education Appeal Authority that you have told the school about the problem before you contact them.
Termination of Contract
Pakuranga Heights School can terminate enrolment in the event of -
continued and / or unexplained absenteeism -
disruptive behaviour
criminal behaviour -
a false declaration being made prior to enrolment
Withdrawal from programme
Students wishing to withdraw from the programme must advise the school at least three weeks in advance. The school refund policy will apply when a student withdraws.
Refunds
Prior to Commencement : Full refund minus an administrative charge of $500.
Full Year Course (4 terms):
Prior to Second Half - 50% minus percentage of the course completed. -
During Second Half - No refund. Only if the school breaches the contract.
Courses Less Than 4 Terms:
Generally no refund but applications will be considered by the Board of Trustees.
No refunds will be made to students (or their parents) where:
The student has been expelled
Where the student (or parent) have breached the terms of the contract.
Students gaining permanent residence during course:
Refund will be from the end of the term in which they gain residence minus a $500 administration charge.
NB : If residency status changes during the course enrolled, parents / students will need to apply for re-enrolment at Pakuranga Heights School as a domestic student.