International Student Guide

STUDYING IN NEW ZEALAND

We understand that adjusting to a different country and culture can be challenging and we are committed to be available to international students for all their non-academic needs as well.  We have a multi-lingual staff that will be able to assist with language matters as well as health and counselling services.  Social programmes and extra-curricular activities are planned regularly to help international students experience New Zealand to the fullest.

Information for International Students and Parents
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/educationSectors/InternationalEducation/ForInternationalStudentsAndParents.aspx

Education in NZ
Find out more about what it means to be a student in New Zealand and other topics related to studying in NZ. 
http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/

Immigration Matters
International students need a visa issued by the NZ Immigration Service (NZIS) before coming to New Zealand. 
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/

Pastoral Care for International Students
Phlair International 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. 
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/educationSectors/InternationalEducation/ForProvidersOfInternationalEducation/CodeofPracticeforInternationalStudents/CodeOfPractice.aspx

See our certification for the Code of Practice [link].

Current NZ news
The NZ Herald provides the latest national, world, business, entertainment and weather news on NZ.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/

WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Part-time work while studying
The main purpose of a student visa or permit is to allow international students to study full time in New Zealand.  However, in some cases students from overseas can have the conditions of their student permit varied to allow them a limited opportunity to work while studying. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/community/stream/educate/educationproviders/visasandpermits/studentvisaandpermit/workwhilestudying.htm

Study to Work policies
If you are studying in New Zealand and you want to stay and work here after you have completed your studies, you may be eligible for a work visa and/or permit under our Study to Work Policy.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktemporarily/requirements/studytowork.htm

Work to Residence policy
If you have been working in New Zealand for at least two years after being granted a work visa and/or permit under the Work to Residence category, you can apply for residence under our Residence from Work category.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktoresidence/

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The College can help you find and arrange suitable accommodation.  Accommodation options range from:

Homestay Accommodation
The College administers a Homestay Accommodation programme, which is available to all enrolled students.  Costs are as shown in the Fees section.  Home-stay accommodation fees include two meals per day Monday through Fridays and all meals on weekends.  The College recommends that all students from non-English speaking backgrounds seek accommodation with an English-speaking family to facilitate English language learning - at least for the first six months.

Accommodation for International Students Under 18 Years
All international students under 18 years of age are required to live in accommodation approved by the College.  This is a requirement of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

Hostels and Furnished Self-Catering Apartments
The College can recommend hostel accommodation and fully-furnished apartment accommodation which is reasonably priced and convenient for transportation to the College.

Flatting
Flats, apartments and houses are available for rental in the vicinity of the College.  Students may be able to find accommodation as a flatmate and join others in an established flatting situation.  The College can advise students on such accommodation, but responsibility for finding such accommodation rests with the individual student.

HEALTH & MEDICAL

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.  The purchase of approved insurance is compulsory and a condition of enrolment as most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in NZ.
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/eligibility-guidehome

Medical Centres for use by the public are strategically located in and around Auckland. These centres have qualified medical staff in attendance. This is a chargeable service (often between $40 and $50).

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 at http://www.acc.co.nz/.