International Students
Application Requirements and Procedures
Application Process
Apply for programme(s) as per the application form. An accurate outline of previous academic and scholarly results must be supplied. Original transcripts may be required. In finalising programme dates the student should be aware of the programme breaks.
Sign and return the Confirmation of Programme of Study. Pay the fees. A receipt will be sent (see Refund policy) with an Offer of Place.
Complete a student visa application with New Zealand Immigration Services in New Zealand or overseas (via Agent, where applicable). It is the student’s responsibility to secure the appropriate visa for their desired programme(s).
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
Entry Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency. For applicants applying for programmes or qualifications at Level 5 or above they must have achieved an academic IELTS score of a minimum of 5.5 or equivalent. If an IELTS score has not been gained then you may be required to sit IELTS in New Zealand.
If cross-crediting or recognition of prior learning (RPL) for previous study is required applicants will need to provide transcripts of study and course objectives for each course, along with English translations of these documents. The process of cross crediting or RPL is done on a case by case basis.
English Language Proficiency requirements
If English is your second language you must meet the English requirements to gain entry into the course you wish to study. English requirements vary between courses, and are specified on each course page.
Our English requirements are stated as IELTS (Academic) scores. These are different to IELTS (General) scores. If you are applying, please be sure to attach your IELTS (Academic) test results.
Conditions of Acceptance
As part of students application, they must demonstrate to us that our programmes are suiting their needs. To be accepted onto our programmes, students must:
- be aged 18 or over (exceptions may be made on request over the age of 16).
- follow the correct application procedures and accurately provide all the relevant information requested on the application form.
- Students must also meet any other specific programme entry criteria (including English language proficiency requirements) outlined in the relevant In Education Ltd prospectus.
- You need to be interviewed
- You must obtain a police certificate from your country of origin
- You need to produce a statement of personal interest in the qualification
- You will need to supply two confidential referee reports
Cost of Tuition
Course fees are outlined in the Fee Schedule available upon request. All fees are calculated in full weeks. Study for any part of a week will be calculated as a full week. All fees must be paid in full prior to commencement of your course(s).
Course cancellation
If for any reason we cancel a course (including for low enrolments), students will be offered a full reimbursement of the fees paid for the course(s).
Accommodation options
Please note that international students under 18 not living with parents must choose either (a) In Education Limited home stay or (b) a designated caregiver. Please discuss with the administration office before enrolment.
Homestays
If students are new to New Zealand we recommend that they let us arrange Homestay accommodation for them. Our Homestay Coordinator is qualified to help students, based on the information that they provide on their application form. All our Homestays have had the facilities inspected and the hosts interviewed and vetted by the police as to their suitability. Ongoing inspections are made regularly.
Our standard Homestay accommodation will provide students with their own room, study facilities, meals, heating, laundry, ablutions and the use of a phone. They will also be provided with 3 meals a day. At least two weeks notice is normally required to arrange Homestay on the students‟ behalf.
Rental accommodation
Students can live with a group of people (from $100 per room, per week) or alone (from $150 per single unit, per week). Students will need to take into consideration their living costs, which could range from $90 - $170 per week (includes groceries and all utilities such as power, local phone calls and heating) depending on whether they are living alone or spreading the costs with a group. They will also need to consider the costs of setting up a flat, or the possibility of having to contribute household appliances if they choose this option.
Private boarding
Hostel - In Education Limited can make recommendations only.
We will provide support as required. Students can discuss these and other options with their agent, friends and family or relatives in the area.
Health and Travel Insurance
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz.
International students must have appropriate and current medical insurance while studying in New Zealand, and insurance cover for their travel to and from New Zealand. These requirements are set out in the Guidelines to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students which can be viewed on the website at www.minedu.govt.nz.
Orientation
New students will receive a full orientation on their arrival in New Zealand. If they have not done so already, students will be required to sign the tuition agreement at this time.
Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students
Code
In Education Ltd 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 this institution 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.
Eligibility for Health Services
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz.
Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
General Information about the Code of Practice
Introduction
When students from other countries come to study in New Zealand, it is important that those students are well informed, safe and properly cared for. New Zealand educational providers have an important responsibility for international students welfare.
This is an overview of the „Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students‟ (the Code), and provides a procedure that students can follow if they have concerns about their treatment by a New Zealand educational provider or agent of a provider.
What is the Code?
The code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
What is an ‘International Student’?
An “international student” is a foreign student studying in New Zealand.
How do I know if an Education Provider has signed the Code?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education maintains a register of all signatories to the Code. This in available online from www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
If the education provider that you are seeking to enrol with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not be granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not be able to study at that institution.
A Summary of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
The Code sets high standards for education providers to ensure that:
- high professional standards are maintained
- the recruitment of international students is undertaken in an ethical and responsible manner
- information supplied to International students is comprehensive, accurate and up to date
- students are provided with information prior to entering into any commitments
- contractual dealings with international students are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner
- the particular needs of international students are recognised
- international students are in safe accommodation
All providers have fair and equitable internal procedures for the resolution of international student grievances.
Information for International Students
Further information is available for International Students through the Education New Zealand website http://www.newzealandeducated.com/
International Student Forms
International Students Handbook