Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

Sancta Maria College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister 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/goto/international

Prime Condition of Enrolment

Sancta Maria College requires that all international students live in one of the following types of accommodation:

i.     With their parents or legal guardians (proof of legal 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.

iii.    In approved homestay accommodation organised by Sancta Maria College. 

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://acc.co.nz

Medication and Travel Insurance:  International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

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 be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz