International Students

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1. INTRODUCTION
2. INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOLING AT HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL
3. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
6. REFUNDS POLICY
7. MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
8. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROSPECTUS [INCLUDES APPLICATION FORM] - DOWNLOAD 692KB PDF
 

INTRODUCTION

 

Howick Primary School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Student published by the Minister 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

Howick Primary School accepts International Students under these conditions:

  • Students must apply and be accepted to be granted a place at the school.  This grant of a place is at the discretion of the Principal and the Board of Trustees and is limited by the number of vacancies at the time. 
  • We give priority to those students who are in New Zealand for a full school year, as these students have the least access to education in their own country.
  • We accept children between the ages of 5 and 11.  There is no provision made for children before their fifth birthday or after the year in which they turn 11.
  • The student must live with a parent.
  • Students must hold a student permit/visa to study long-term at the school.
  • Students who are part of an organised group may study on a visitors visa at the school. Organised groups can only study for short periods of up to one month. Only short-stay group students may live in a homestay situation i.e. up to one month.
  • The enrolment of the student is subject to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

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

All long-term students are placed in a regular classroom and they receive additional support with the learning of English in small groups with the ESOL teacher.
 
INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOLING AT HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Once a place has been granted for the student, a starting date will be given.  On that day the student and caregiver should come to the school office between 8.15 and 8.45am.  Students need to come in full school uniform. Stationery packs will be issued to all students at no cost. Students will be assigned to a classroom and introduced, with their parents, to the class teacher.
It is expected that once enrolled in the school that students will attend each day the school is open, unless they are ill.  The school hours are from 8.50 to 3 pm Monday to Friday.
Howick Primary School is a state contributing school teaching the New Zealand Curriculum.

The curricula taught are:

  • ENGLISH
  • MAORI
  • MATHEMATICS
  • SCIENCE
  • SOCIAL STUDIES
  • THE ARTS
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Copies of the requirements for these curricula are available on the Ministry of Education website:  www.minedu.govt.nz
The school reports to parents on the student's progress and achievement throughout the year.
Term 1:    Meeting with the teacher, student and caregiver to plan a programme of education for the student.  International students have the opportunity to meet both the classroom and ESOL teachers.
Term 2:  A written report on the Term 1 objectives and their outcome.
Term 4:  A full report on the student's progress and achievement against standards for their year level.
The portfolio - treasure trove goes home at mid year and at the end of the year.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES
While we hope that students will be happy at school there may be times when you have questions or concerns.  A copy of the school's policy on complaints is available from the school office.
This is what to do:
1.   If there is a problem with the curriculum or the teacher:  The parent or caregiver should make an appointment to see the principal, Linda Harvie.  An appointment can be made through the school office.
2.   If there is a problem with school friends:  Talk to the classroom teacher, or the caregiver can make an appointment to see the teacher before or after school.  The child cacn also ask to see Mr Spong, the chaplain/counsellor who visits the school on Fridays. An appointment can be made through the class teacher.
3.   Caregiver problems:  The child is able to discuss their concerns with the class teacher or the school chaplain/counsellor.
If the child is still unhappy they can talk to the Principal, or the caregiver or child's parents can write to the Principal. If you feel your problems have not been solved you may contact the International Education Appeal Authority, whose address is:

International Education Appeal Authority

C/O Ministry of Education

Private Bag 92644
Symonds Street, Auckland

New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 632 9513
Fax: +64 9 632 9456
email: info.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz
You must be able to show them that you have tried to get the school to act before you contact them. They will consult the school to see if anything can be done to help you. If you do have a problem, please ask for help while it is a little problem. Do not wait for it to become a big problem. If you are not confident that your English is good enough you can always bring a friend who has better English or ask the school to provide an interpreter.
We hope your stay here will be a happy one!
 
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
Please read and complete the checklist in order to help with your application for tuition at Howick Primary School as a fee-paying student.

1.   Application

Complete an application form and bring with you to the school office. Please bring your passport to be copied.

2.   Conditions of Acceptance

 

a) International Students must be living with their parent if they are on a Student Visa. If they are short stay on a visitors permit students may live in a homestay situation.

b) Students must be the appropriate age for the school
c) Students must have Travel and Medical Insurance

3.  Acceptance and Fees
When offered a place in the school please provide full payment for tuition fees – this can be in the form of a direct credit, details shown on the letter. In addition the student is required to have medical and travel insurance cover.

4.   Offer of a Place and Visa Application

On receipt of the acceptance and the full fees the school will send you a confirmation letter, which is required for you to apply for a Student Visa.

5.   Starting Date at Howick Primary School

On presentation of your Visa your enrolment is complete and a starting day will be confirmed.
 
HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
COST OF TUITION     NZ$10,000 per annum
 
This includes MoE fee, ESOL support, initial stationery pack and school donation.
NOTE: Insurance is the responsibility of the student's family.
Fee for term by term tuition is NZ$2500 per term. This includes MoE fee and ESOL support, initial stationery pack and school donation.
NOTE: Insurance is the responsibility of the student's family.
 

Refund Conditions for International Students

All applications for a refund must be made in writing to the Principal.

If the student has enrolled but has not yet started the course:

  • The Tuition Fees may then be refunded in full less a $900.00 administration charge.
  • Withdrawing or transferring to another school, without notification, may incur an additional penalty.

If the student has started the course and is still in the first half of the course:

The Tuition Fee may be refunded less the following charges:

  • An Administration fee of $900.00
  • The cost of the course up to the time of withdrawal

If the student has started the course and is in the second half of that course:

The Tuition Fees may only be refunded if there are special reasons for the student leaving such as becoming seriously ill or serious illness in the student's family or some other special reason.

If a refund is to be claimed the student must:

  • Write a letter explaining the special reasons
  • Have a letter from the student's family or agent explaining the reasons, or
  • Supply a medical certificate
The Principal will make the decision about giving a refund in these circumstances.
There are NO refunds if a student has been asked to leave the school because of bad behaviour, poor attendance or because the student has broken the school's rules.
International Student Travel and Medical Insurance
It is compulsory that fee-paying students must show proof of insurance cover for their time studying at the school at the time that they pay the school fee and are accepted for a term of study. The length of Insurance cover must cover the whole period of study at the school.
The school will provide brochures for a full student oriented insurance cover through a specialist provider.  These brochures are available in the pack.  There are two covers available and you should choose the one that best meets your needs.
Global Healthcare Ltd, based in Auckland (information on medical and travel insurance and costs will be provided)
Tower Health and Life Overseas Student Healthcare Plan
These policies cover a comprehensive range of medical, health and travel expenses.
The student may elect to obtain insurance privately and provide proof when paying fees, or should you choose one of the enclosed policies, please fill out the relevant form and enclose a cheque made out for the correct amount to the company of your choice.
 

You may download a .pdf copy of all of this information (including an enrolment form) here or else download a .pdf copy of the International Students enrolment form only.

For more information or to receive an enrolment pack by post, please contact the school: office@howickprimary.school.nz

Please note that any enquiries regarding international students' grievance procedures should be directed to the IEAA, Private Bag 92644, Symonds Street, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND


Last updated 5 December 2008