Enrolment

Step 2

The following documents must be included to complete the enrolment process. 

a photo of the student
a copy of the student's passport
the student's insurance documents
the student's visa (when approved/available)
a copy of the student's latest school and attendance reports  - English translations to be provided please  
the student's childhood immunisation records
the student's COVID 19 vaccination record (if applicable)
the student's insurance documents
a letter of introduction from the student for their Homestay family

We will contact you as soon as possible to tell you if

your application has been accepted or not.

Step 3

(a) Pay the invoice for the student's tuition and study related fees.

(b) After receiving the RECEIPT of fees paid, you can then apply for a student visa (or a visitor visa if the study period will be less than 3 months)

QUESTIONS?

If you need to ask anything please feel free to contact us directly on    international@papanui.school.nz

MORE INFORMATION

The Education ( Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016

Papanui High School is a school signatory and has agreed to observe and be bound by the the Education (Pastoral Care for International Students) Code of Practice 2016, including amendments 2019

Travel and Medical Insurance

All International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand

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:    www.moh.govt.nz 

Accident Insurance: The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) 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:   www.acc.co.nz

Immigration

Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website. See below.

BYOD (Bring your own device)

Papanui High School makes the internet available to students for use in their subject areas and in their homestay. We also allow students their own email account (through the Library Information Centre). Before being allowed to use the Web, all students must obtain the permission of their parent/caregiver and they must agree to abide by the school’s Acceptable Use Guidelines.

Both you and your child must sign in the enrolment contract that you accept the school’s Internet Use Guidelines.

We would be grateful if you would read through the following requirements and discuss them with your child.

Please note that:

• access to the Internet is filtered by software that helps to ensure only suitable content can be viewed.

• Papanui High School staff reserve the right to access all student files on the Network to  ensure that students are using the system responsibly

• all logins are logged and

• all Internet sites visited are logged against the user’s login name

     The following are not permitted on the Papanui Network / Homestay Network:  

•   sending or displaying offensive messages

•   downloading, sending or displaying obscene pictures

•   using obscene language

•   harassing, insulting or attacking others

•   damaging, or attempting to damage computers, computer systems, or the Network

•   breaking copyright laws – downloading unauthorised music or videos

•   installing and playing games on the Network

•   using other students’ passwords or giving other students their password

Attendance and Withdrawal Process

Attendance:

The same attendance procedure applies for ALL students at Papanui High School

(All procedures and systems implemented are consistent with the requirements on Sections 25, 28 and 31 of the Education Act 1989)

• Explained absences (eg. Sickness, Medical appointments). The school must have an explanation in writing from guardian/homestay parent and Medical certificate if applicable.

• Persistent unexplained absences would require an interview with the Director of International Students who will issue to the student a written warning with copies to the student’s agent/guardian/parents and New Zealand Immigration Service. If unexplained absences persist, the student’s visa may be revoked and the student returned to their home country.

• Course study related absences: A ‘cause for concern’ letter will be sent to student/homestay parents, where there is a lack of work and/or poor attendance in any subject which could result in the student’s qualifications being at risk. A copy of the letter will go to the Agent/Parents with a covering letter/e-mail if necessary. A copy will also be kept on the student’s file. Ongoing concerns are likely to lead to the Student Visa being revoked.

Withdrawal:

International students who wish to withdraw from Papanui High School must:

• Provide written approval from their agent or parents

• Notify the Director of International Students and complete the school leaving process

• Give homestay parents 2 weeks notice if hosted through Papanui High School

Links to Policies and Procedures