APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES

The applicant must complete the International Student Application for Enrolment form and produce the following documents before the application can be processed:

1. Passport
2. Copies of recent school report with verified English translation
3. Evidence of Medical and Travel Insurance
4. Completed Designated Caregivers Indemnity Form (if applicable)
5. Information on any medical conditions or learning difficulties (if applicable)

 PROCEDURES ONCE AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED

• (Fee payment by Bank Transfer into School Account is recommended)
• Student Visa/permit
• Fees received and evidence of Medical and Travel insurance sighted
• Offer of place is confirmed
• Placement in a particular year or class is at the discretion of the Principal.This may be dependent upon class numbers, English language proficiency and any other School assessments.
• If application is accepted parents have 14 days to accept the placement by paying the fees.  Once the fees have been received and receipted by the school, an Offer of Place letter will be given to attend St Andrews Middle School.

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

In addition to the conditions listed here, all conditions that are part of the contract   with parents, the fees refund policy and other school policies also apply.

1. Although an elementary level of English is desirable no student will be refused acceptance due to their level of English, as all levels of English proficiency are catered for at St Andrews Middle School.
2. Students and parents/legal guardians must accept and abide by rules regarding behaviour and conduct that apply to all students.  Unacceptable behaviour may result in the termination of tuition.
3. Students must observe the laws of New Zealand.
4. Students must observe the conditions of their Visa and Student Permit.  If a student breaks the terms of the visa/permit, the school will report the fact to the New Zealand Immigration Service, which may result in the student having to leave New Zealand.
5. Because class placements are decided on the evidence of assessment after arrival in New Zealand, all information given before enrolment about placement on courses and in classes is provisional.  The school reserves the right to adjust placements and individual programmes at any time, if it is in the student’s interests to do so.
6. The student will attend the school on all occasions when it is open unless prevented by illness or other urgent cause.
7. Tuition may be terminated if the student fails to comply with the school rules or breaches the conditions of their visa.
8. Tuition fees will be paid in full before enrolment, or before enrolment is renewed (whichever applies).
9. All additional costs (as outlined in the school prospectus) will be paid promptly, as required.
10. The conditions of the Fee Refund Policy will be accepted.
11. All students are required to have travel and medical insurance for the duration of their period of enrolment.  The school can arrange insurance unless students choose to make their own arrangements, in which case proof must be provided that the insurance purchased is adequate.  The school will keep a record of the policy number.
12. All international students must live in one of the following types of accommodation: (i)        With their parents or legal guardians (proof guardianship must be supplied).
             (ii)      With a designated caregiver chosen by their parents/legal guardians.  All accommodation offered by designated caregivers must  be  approved by the school, as required by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. An indemnity must be         signed  by parents giving the designated caregiver authority.

13,     All disputes will be dealt with in New Zealand law.
14.     The student and/or parents will provide academic, medical and other information that is  relevant to the wellbeing  and course placement of the student.

          Change of Address
15.        Parents must inform the school of their address, telephone numbers, fax number and email address.  The student and/or parents will advise the school of any change, type of accommodation (e.g. a change from living with parents to living with a designated caregiver) and any change in the contact details of the student and/or parents.