New Zealand Faq
Q. Question About Accommodation ? 
A. The student needs to confirm that accommodation is required before a student visa can be granted. Some institutions may be able to arrange residential accommodation for students who are not staying with relatives or friends You should confirm whether or not you want assistance in finding accommodation when you apply to the institution.. However, you may wish to arrange accommodation for yourself. Q. What is the fee structure and refund policy ?
A. Fees structure depends on the individual institution . The fee for the first year must be paid before a visa will be issued or a permit extended if a further course is to be undertaken for students studying at tertiary level. Fees to be paid in internationally acceptable, convertible currency. An institution may refund fees to a student who withdraws from a course. The refund must not exceed the difference between the total amount paid and the cost of the course up to the time of withdrawal. Q. What If I want to change the course or institution ?
A. Any change that you would like to avail regarding transfer to another course or institution, you must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service to obtain a variation to your student permit, specifying the course and institution and, if appropriate, the extended validity of the permit. Q. What about my Health Insurance ?
It is strongly recommended that all international students obtain medical insurance cover because most temporary students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. A condition of your student visa is that you must have an adequate allowance and this should include coverage of medical costs. Q. Will I be allowed to work while at study ?
A. Students undertaking a full time diploma or degree course that takes at least two academic year to complete, and students undertaking a full time course of study that would attract points under the General Skills category of Residence policy, may be allowed to work up to 15 hours per week. To do this you must request a 'Variation of Conditions' to your study permit after beginning the course of study. Further information on student visa applications can be obtained from the New Zealand Immigration website www.immigration.govt.nz Q. Can my dependents accompany ?
A. Dependants of the applicant for eg: spouse, de facto spouse, fiancé (e), and children, may accompany you to New Zealand or join you later. They must apply for and meet the normal requirements for the type of visa requested (visitor, work, or student). Dependant children who want to study in a school will be required to pay full fees for enrollment in primary and secondary courses of study. |
