International Contact Details
Contact Details
If you wish to find out more information about enrolling your son or daughter at Sancta Maria College, please contact:
Director of International Students:
Andrea Donovan
School Number: 64 9 274 4081 Extension: 268
Mobile Number: 64 21 478 956
Email: a.donovan@sanctamaria.school.nz or international@sanctamaria.school.nz
International Student Administrator:
Cara Greengrass
School Number: 64 9 274 4081 Extension: 274
Email: c.greengrass@sanctamaria.school.nz
International Homestay Co-ordinator:
Kendall Watson-Peach
Mobile Number: 021 246 6634
Email: homestay@sanctamaria.school.nz
Emergency Phone number – 021 478 530
Sancta Maria College wants every student in the school to do their best academically to achieve the best examination results they can. The school gives strong support to ensure that this happens. But Sancta Maria College also wants you to develop in other ways. Apart from being a good student it is important to the school that you develop all of your talents, both inside and outside of the classroom.
The school acknowledges that although we are one community, we are made up of many different cultures. Every one of these cultures is highly valued. The special character of Sancta Maria College ensures an environment of respect, care and kindness.
Useful Links
NCEA is the title of the New Zealand assessment and examination framework which is adopted by the majority of secondary schools in New Zealand – this website explains how it works: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/secondary-school-and-ncea/
Immigration and student visas – this website explains who can apply and how to apply: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/
Entry requirements to New Zealand universities – this website explains the entry criteria for NZ tertiary institutions: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
Code of Practice
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 Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the Ministry of Education website at www.nzqa.govt.nz
Immigration
Full details of visa 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 at their website at 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 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 www.health.govt.nz
Accident Insurance
The Accident Insurance 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 insurance and other costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz
Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
