International Student Application Requirements and Procedures

Enrolment Procedures for International Students

• The International student completes the enrolment form and supplies details relating to school record and English language ability.
• An offer of place, subject to payment of fees, homestay payment and insurance is provided to the student together with an invoice for fees.
• Once the above payment is made, a Letter of Acceptance, with receipt of payments and all necessary information relating to Tamatea High School is issued.

International Students Entry Criteria
• Tamatea High School accepts students at Year 9-13 level (Forms 3-7).
• The school seeks to recruit students who have had some English language skills.  However intensive English language assistance is available.
• It is important that students have a genuine desire to learn and they must have a good record of attendance at their previous school.
• Students must be willing to sign the tuition agreement and abide by the school’s rules as they apply to international students.
• School reports and testimonials should accompany an application to study.
• The school reserves the right to place the student in appropriate courses based on the student’s competency in English.

Refund Conditions
To be eligible for a refund an application must be made in writing to the Board of Trustees by the parent or legal guardian stating clearly the reason for withdrawal of the student.

If the withdrawal is made prior to the student coming to New Zealand a full refund shall be made less $350.00 administration fee.

There will be no refund if a request to withdraw is made after the student has reached the mid-point of his/her programme of study in New Zealand except in the following circumstances - serious illness of the student or of his/her close family.

• In determining any refund the Board of Trustees will take into consideration the special circumstances of the withdrawing student and – the costs to the school in providing tuition
• costs incurred in employing staff and providing facilities
•  payments made to the New Zealand government.

No refund will be made to any student who transfers to another school or educational institution or is asked to leave because of misbehaviour,  poor attendance or violation of the contract with the school.

Fees Protection Policy

Rationale
The school is required to ensure that all student’s fees are protected in the event that the school is unable to continue to offer  tuition to international students or in the event that a student is required to return home or is transferred to another institution.
Guidelines
All students attending Tamatea High School are required to take insurance with Unicare (or an approved insurance company  that supplies the same cover)which guarantees under Section B Additional Expenses, Section 4 1 (d) cover for  students due  to “the unforeseen insolvency, regulatory closure or withdrawal of accreditation of any education provider”.  This policy also  provides an extensive travel and medical cover.