Marian College is a signatory to the revised Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students No 541.
The Code, Guidelines to support the Code and a schedule of amendments can be accessed from the Ministry of Education website.
Marian College has a maximum of eleven selected International Students at any one time. We have an established record for care and concern for our International Students. Homestay placements and tuition needs are carefully monitored. Senior staff have specific responsibility for the supervision of international students.
Target Group
Long Stay
Senior Programmes
Short Term |
All levels
Years 11, 12 &13
Years 12 & 13 |
Commitment to NZ
qualifications
NCEA qualifications and
Unit Standards
Cultural exchange and/or
qualifications as above
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English Language Entry Requirements
Students applying for Marian College must have a good intermediate level of English Language. All students sit a written entry examination to show that the level of English use is sufficient to cope with classroom work.
Academic Programme
International students entering Marian College are placed in normal school classes and are expected to take part in the academic programme of the year level. There is ESOL support available for them both in and out of class. They are also part of the normal House system and form class system. Although International students do not have to be Roman Catholic, all students must take part in the Religious Education Programme, which includes NCEA standard qualifications and a retreat. The Year 9 and 10 Physical Education programmes include outdoor education activities. International students are prepared for the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) examinations.
Accommodation
Most students enrolling at Marian College have already arranged their own homestay. The school checks regularly on the suitability of the accommodation. If the student needs to move, Marian College would help her find another homestay.
Fees
Tuition Fee payable in advance: $15,219 (GST incl) per year international student
Uniform: approximately $1000
Homestay costs: approximately $200-$220 per week.
Course fees: some courses eg Art have materials costs
Further Information
Marian College pays agent’s fees only to agents with a prearranged written contract with the college. Students are advised to have a nominated guardian or agent in New Zealand if not living with a parent.
To Apply
Contact the school office (03 385 8449) to arrange a time to sit the entry English examination. Acceptance confirmation will be given within a week.
Code of Practice Requirements
CODE:
Marian College 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://www.acc.co.nz.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE:
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
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