Pastoral Care for Internationals Students in New Zealand
The New Zealand government wishes
to ensure international
students living in New
Zealand have an enjoyable and worthwhile study
experience. When students come to study in New
Zealand, education providers have an important
responsibility to ensure that those students are
well informed, safe and properly cared for. To
support this, the New Zealand government has
developed the Education (Pastoral Care of
International Students) Code of Practice 2016
WIE is a signatory of the code and has agreed
to observe and be bound by the code.
The Code of Practice is available, and can be
downloaded as a pdf, on the
New Zealand Legislation
website.
The Code of Practice is available in a number of different
languages and can be downloaded at the following
links:
Student Fees Protection
Waikato Institute of Education complies with the
legislative requirements of the Education Amendment
Act 1991 for the protection of
student fees. Student
Fees are protected by the WIE Trust Account, monitored by
Michael Hunwick Lawer
( 0064-7-853 7623).
Phone:
64 - 7 - 8382450
Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz
School Policies
Withdrawals and Refunds
- Waikato Institute of Education has the right to accept or refuse an application.
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The Institute reserves the right to change a course
without notice
WIE's Withdrawal and Refund Policy is in accordance with NZQA Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
Course Fees
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You must pay all fees before the beginning of the course.
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You cannot transfer fees to any other institution or student.
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Fees are calculated in complete weeks. Study for part of a week is counted as a full week. The Institute is closed on public holidays, which are counted as part of your course and no compensation is provided.
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The Institute reserves the right to adjust fees due to factors such as changes in government policy, etc.
Rules and
Regulations
You are expected to observe
WIE's rules and regulations and to obey New Zealand
laws while you are a student at WIE.
Homestay
If you have requested WIE to
arrange homestay for you, full payment must be paid at least 14 days before the start of your course.
Inform WIE of your arrival details so we can arrange your homestay. If you arrive without giving t14 days notice we cannot guarantee homestay accommodation but can help you find different accommodation, i.e. motel, backpackers, at your own expense, until a homestay becomes available.
The initial homestay period is for a minimum of four weeks, however we recommend students stay in homestay for the period of your study as it helps you improve your English much faster. It also allows you to adapt to New Zealand life and to improve your English in an English speaking home.
You must give at least TWO weeks notice if you plan to move out of your homestay. In this case, unused homestay fees will be refunded.
All host families arranged by WIE have been assessed under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students to ensure the home is a suitable environment for international students and the family is friendly and welcoming.
Holidays:
Liability:
Translation:
Waikato Institute of Education
218 Anglesea Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450
Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz