CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

St Andrews Middle 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 this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit 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

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 at http://www.moh.govt.nz

Accident Insurance

The Accident Compensation Corporation 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://acc.co.nz

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

N.B. Students must provide evidence of medical and travel insurance on enrolment.  The insurance must cover the full length of time spent in New Zealand.  New Zealand Insurance cover will be accepted only.  The school will keep a record of the Insurance Policy number and the type of cover provided.

PRIME CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

St Andrews Middle School requires that all international students live in one of the following types of accommodation.

(i)                   Students in years 1-6 must live with their parents or legal guardians.

(A legal guardian is someone who has full rights and responsibilities for the student, as approved by a Court of Law, following the death or other inability of the parents to provide proper care for the student.  Proof of legal guardianship must be supplied.)

(ii)         Students in Years 7-8 may live with a designated caregiver chosen by  their parents/legal guardians, subject to approval by the Ministry of Education.  All accommodation and designated caregivers must be  approved by the school, as required by the  Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

• An Indemnity Form must be signed by international parents stating that the designated caregivers are ‘bona fide’ relatives or close friends of the student’s family.

(ii)                 In a homestay only with the approval of the “Administrator”.  All homestays must be approved by the school, as required by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and application must be made to the “Administrator”.  For all enquiries about accommodation, please contact Shirley Morrison on 07 849-2819 (work), 0212381680 Mobile  or morrison@wave.co.nz