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international student information pack oroua downs school rd 11 foxton 4891 p 06 329 9730 f 06 329 9900 office@orouadowns.school.nz www.orouadowns.school.nz www.facebook.com/orouadowns page 1

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introduction oroua downs 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/goto/international oroua downs 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 13 there is no provision made for children before their fifth birthday or after the year in which they turn 13 · the student must live with a parent · student must hold a student visa to study long-term at the school · the enrolment of the student is subject to the code of practice for the pastoral care of international students 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 on their website at http www.immigration.govt.nz all students are placed in a regular classroom with those that need assistance given teacher-aide time information about schooling at oroua downs 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 8.30 and 8.40 students need to be in something comfortable as we currently have no compulsory 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 8.40 to 2:45pm monday to friday page 2

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oroua downs school is a state full-primary school teaching the new zealand curriculum the curricula taught are · english · mathematics · inquiry science social studies · the arts music dance and drama · technology year 7 8 · health · 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 an individual programme of education for the student international students have the opportunity to meet both the classroom and teacher-aide teachers if required term 2 a written report on the progress being made and where the student is in relation to the national standards term 3 meeting with the teacher student and caregiver to review learning social goals and where needed set new ones for the student international students have the opportunity to meet both the classroom and teacher-aide teachers if required term 4 a full report on the student s progress and achievement against standards for their year level the portfolio ­ student portfolios go home at mid-year and at the end of the year page 3

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international student applications and procedures checklist please read and complete the checklist in order to help with your application for tuition at oroua downs school as a fee paying student 1 application for enrolment complete an application form and bring with you to the school reception 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 oroua downs school on presentation of your visa and insurance policy your enrolment is complete and a starting day will be confirmed page 4

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complaints procedures while we hope that students will be happy at school there may be times when you may have questions or concerns 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 teacher concerned first and then the principal richard lloyd if there are still unresolved matters 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 an appointment can be made through the class teacher 3 caregiver problems the child is able to discuss their concerns with the class teacher 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 tribunals unit private bag 32-001 panama street wellington 6146 email info.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz international education appeal authority tribunals unit level 1 86 customhouse quay wellington 6011 p 64 4 462 6660 f 64 4 462 6686 e ieaa@justice.govt.nz w www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/international-education-appeal-authority 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 still a little problem do not wait for it to become a big problem if you require the support of an interpreter you can always arrange your own or contact the school that will organise someone suitable we hope your stay here will be a happy one page 5

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complaints procedure for international students 1 classroom discipline procedures 2 class teacher 3 senco 4 principal 5 board of trustees page 6

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oroua downs school international student fees cost of tuition nz$6,564 per annum this includes moe fee esol support initial stationery pack school donation note insurance is the responsibility of the student s family fee for term by term tuition is nz$1,641 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 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 $500.00 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 half of the course the tuition fee may be refunded less the following charges · an administration fee of $500.00 · 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 parent/s 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 i agree with these refund conditions signed parent s full name date student s full name date page 7

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oroua downs school application to enrol as an international student tuition agreement verification office use only name of student family name first name date of birth ethnicity date of entry into new zealand length of time international student wishes to enrol for from to will the student named above be living with a parent yes no passport student visa and student permit photocopied details i.e passport verified and photocopied passport copied proof of residential details details of the parent the international student named above will reside with while attending oroua downs school name of parent 1 please print full name new zealand address phone 06 mobile phone 02 name of parent 2 please print full name new zealand address phone 06 mobile phone 02 emergency contact details name/s address phone mobile all international students enrolled at oroua downs school must be in good health and have medical and travel insurance · does the international student named above have good health yes no are their any pre-existing medical conditions yes no if yes please describe medical insurance details checked and photocopied page 8

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· what type of medical and travel insurance does the student have for the duration of his/her time of study in new zealand policy no is this policy attached yes no date of policy start date end date the medical policy must cover the date a student leaves their home if overseas and expire after the last day of the school academic year oroua downs school expects to be able to meet the learning needs of children enrolled at the school · does the international student named above have any special learning or behavioural needs yes no details if applicable i have been informed about and received a summary of the important information about the code yes no i have been informed about all costs involved with enrolment and the school s policy regarding fee protection and refunds yes no i have received a copy of the school prospectus and policies relevant to international students and have read and understood them yes no medical insurance details checked and photocopied copy of summary code refund fees protection policies prospectus insert international student policy complaints policy · i have read understood and accept the policies rules and procedures regarding international students at oroua downs school and agree to abide by them · i agree that all disputes will be dealt with in accordance with new zealand law · i confirm all the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief · i will inform the school if there are any changes to the details of this application parent/legal guardian s signature date page 9

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oroua downs school agrees to provide tuition and pastoral care support in accordance with the code of practice for the pastoral care of international students for name of international student for the period of commencing principal s signature date on behalf of oroua downs school board of trustees this document including the international students policy forms the contract tuition fees are $1,6410 per term or $6,664 per annum gst inclusive period of tuition start finish tuition fee x terms total payable received by date receipt of fees term 1 term 2 term 3 term 4 full year application approved copy of signed contract to applicant paid in full receipt issued 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 brochures are available from most insurance providers our school knows of the following 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 page 10

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