Conditions of Acceptance

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

In addition to the conditions listed here, all conditions that are part of the contract with parents, the fee refund policy and other school policies also apply.

• Although an elementary level of English is desirable, no student will be refused acceptance due to their level of English, as all levels of English proficiency are catered for at Western Heights School.

• Students and parents/legal guardians must accept and abide by school rules regarding behaviour and conduct that apply to all students. Unacceptable behaviour may result in the termination of tuition.

• Students must observe the laws of New Zealand.

• Students must observe the conditions of their Visa and Student Permit. If a student breaks the terms of the visa/permit, the school will report the fact to the New Zealand Immigration Service, which may result in the student having to leave New Zealand.

• The school reserves the right to adjust placements and individual programmes at any time, if it is in the student’s interests to do so.

• The student will attend the school on all occasions when it is open unless prevented by illness or other urgent cause.

• Tuition may be terminated if the student fails to comply with the school rules or breaches the conditions of their visa.

• Tuition fees will be paid in full before enrolment, or before enrolment is renewed (whichever applies).

• All additional costs (such as stationery, trips or activities) will be paid as soon as possible, as required.

• The conditions of the Fee Refund Policy will be accepted.

• All students are required to have travel and medical insurance for the duration of their period of enrolment.  The school expects students’ caregivers to make their insurance arrangements, in which case proof must be provided that the insurance purchased is adequate.  The school will keep a record of the policy.

• All disputes will be dealt with in New Zealand law.

• The school's complaints procedure for international students will be used to deal with grievances.  

• The student and/or parents will provide academic, medical and other information that is relevant to the well-being and course placement of the student.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

• Parents must inform the school of their address, telephone numbers and e-mail address. The student and/or parents will advise the school of any change in accommodation (e.g. a change from living with parents to living with a designated caregiver) and any change in the contact details of the student and/or parents.