ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Golden Bay High School has a proud history of academic excellence, extracurricular activities and high standards of behaviour. International students are selected on both academic and personal prowess.

Intensive English language courses are offered to students with limited English. A full assessment is made on arrival to determine class level and the number of hours of English a student needs, and an individual study programme is prepared.

For senior academic courses, students must satisfy the schools English Language requirements. Students may be required to show that they are sufficiently proficient in English to undertake their proposed course of study.

All students must supply appropriate educational qualifications and reports from their school, which satisfy both New Zealand and Golden Bay High School standards and requirements. The student must also supply a personal recommendation from their school.

Each application is individually considered.

If a student wishes to withdraw from a course then this must have the approval of the International Director. If a student is failing to attend school regularly then the procedures relating to non-attendance will apply, and parents will be informed. If the non-attendance or failure to maintain course requirements continues, then procedures relating to this will be actioned – see flowchart of procedures relating to non-attendance of international students.

On entry to the school, all students and parents are asked to sign a contract with Golden Bay High School. Failure to comply with the contract may mean a student's place is terminated.

All international students are subject to the regulations outlined in the Education Act of 1989.

CODE OF PRACTICE

Golden Bay High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the pastoral care of international students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the code are available on request from Golden Bay High School or from the Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz

SUMMARY

Application for placement or enquiries to:

Director of International Students
Golden Bay High School
12 Waitapu Road
Takaka
New Zealand

Telephone: 0064 3 525 9914
Facsimile: 0064 3 525 9067
E-mail: postie@gbh.school.nz

Steps in Application Procedure:

- Complete Application Form plus appropriate documentation and photograph.

- Application received and “Offer of a Place” and invoice of tuition and homestay fees will be sent out.

- Fees receipt and letter of confirmation sent back so a Student Visa may be obtained.

- Homestay information sent out and travel arrangements finalised for student’s arrival.

Fees:
All fees are to be paid in New Zealand currency in advance. Details are on the Fees page.

Refund of Fees:
Fees will only be reimbursed under certain circumstances. This information is on the Fees page under Fees Refund Policy.

Insurance:
Health and Travel insurance is compulsory. Fee protection insurance is strongly recommended.

Travel:
This is via international airlines to Auckland or Christchurch and domestic airlines then fly to Nelson. Students are met in person at Nelson airport and driven to Takaka.

Flowchart of procedures relating to
non-attendance on International Students

Student under 16 appears
to be non-attending

Student over 16 appears
to be non-attending

School follows procedures
laid out in MOE circular 99/03

School informs NZIS of
non-attendance

MOE refers matter to NETS
on NETs-1 form

NETS advises NZIS if student is
still in New Zealand and not attending school

NZIS evicts student on grounds of breach of conditions of Visa

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLICATION FORM

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CONTRACT

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SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2010

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BOOK

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Golden Bay High School
12 Waitapu Road, Takaka
Golden Bay, Aotearoa/New Zealand

Phone: 0064 3 525 9914
Fax: 0064 3 525 9067

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email: postie@gbh.school.nz

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