Canterbury Language College Australasia

FEES

Course Fees cover the cost of tuition, including course materials, etc., administration and internal assessments.
You will need approximately NZ$10 per month for stationery, and between NZ$15 to NZ$45 for a dictionary, and, if you borrow books from our Resource Library, you will have to pay a refundable deposit of between $10 and $50.

COURSE		Tuition Fee in NZ dollars
General English(23 hours/week)		$350
General English(15 hours/week)		$210
General English(8 hours/week)		$150
High School Preparation (10 weeks)		$3,500 per course
Exam. Preparation (23 hours/week)		$320
English + Aromatherapy (8 weeks)		$2,750 per course
Private tuition		NZ$75 per hour

OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES
Enrolment Fee		$200
Homestay Placement		$250
Homestay		$200
Caregiver (per month)		$250
After school teacher help (one hour on Tuesday)		Free
Airport pick-up		Free

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ENROLLLING
•Canterbury Language College Australasia Limited (CLCA) is an approved signatory of the Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (the Code). Copies of the Code are available on request from CLCA or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz

•Withdrawals, Refunds & Cancellations
(1) Any student whose course is more than 2 days long is entitled to refunds as follows:
If a student (a) not being in New Zealand, is refused a visa, or cancels his/her course OR (b) being in New Zealand, cancels before the course start date, fees will be returned to the student via a student-nominated bank account, minus a $500.00 administration fee.
(2) Course length up to 4 weeks and 6 days
If student cancels within the first two days of the course, a refund of 50% of the total course fees
(3) Course length of 5 weeks or more, but less than 3 months
If student cancels within the first five days of the course, a refund of 75% of the total course fees
(4) Course length of three months or more
If student cancels within the first eight days of the course, a refund of course fees LESS 10% or $500, whichever is the lesser

All courses
• Payment of all monies to CLCA will be made by the Trustee of the Student Trust Fund Account, monthly in arrears.
• Students under 18 must obtain written permission from their parents to withdraw from their chosen course.
• No refunds will be made to students who are asked to leave CLCA because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or violation of CLCA rules.
• Except at the discretion of management, no refunds will be made to students for any other reason. Requests involving, for example, the serious illness or death of the student, parent or grandparent, sibling, spouse or child in the immediate family will always be considered.
• In order to avoid delays in refund payment, students must apply in writing to the Financial Director, stating their reasons for withdrawing from CLCA. Any fees refunded will be returned to the student via a student-nominated bank account. Students less than 18 years old must have parental approval in writing for the nominated bank account.
• CLCA must inform the New Zealand Immigration Service that the student is no longer studying at CLCA.
• All refunds are made in NZ dollars. CLCA is not responsible for any changes in the value of currencies or for students’ bank fees.

•Students less than 18 years old:

o must have a caregiver, approved by CLCA, for the duration of their course.
o must live with a New Zealand host family approved by CLCA.
o must not own or drive a motor vehicle while enrolled at CLCA.

Visas

Every assistance will be given to enable students to obtain a suitable visa before arriving in New Zealand; however, it is your responsibility to ensure that the requirements of the immigration authorities are complied with. (http://www.immigration.govt.nz)

•Insurance

Uni-Care Educational Travel Insurance
ALL International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
You can arrange insurance in your own country if you wish, or CLCA can arrange it for you and include the cost in your invoice.
CLCA will arrange your insurance with a company called Uni-Care. You can find out more at www.uni-care.org

•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 at 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 www.acc.co.nz.

•Code of Practice
Canterbury Language College Australasia 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 www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

The Code; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
•What is the Code? The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and care that are expected of educational providers with respect to international students. The Code applies to pastoral care and provision of information only, and not to academic standards.

•Who does the Code apply to? The Code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.

•What is an “international student”? An “international student” is a foreign student studying in New Zealand.

•How can I get a copy of the Code? You can request a copy of the Code from your New Zealand education provider. The Code is also available online from www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.

•How do I know if an education provider has signed the Code? The New Zealand Ministry of Education maintains a register of all signatories to the Code at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international. If the education provider that you are seeking to enrol with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not be granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not be able to study at that institution.

•What is the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA)?
The IEAA is an independent body established to deal with complaints from international students about pastoral care aspects of advice and services received from their education provider or the provider’s agents. The IEAA enforces the standards in the Code of Practice.

•How can I contact the IEAA?
You can write to the IEAA at:

International Education Appeal Authority
C/- Ministry of Education
Private Bag 47-911
Ponsonby

Fax: (09) 374 5403
Phone: (09) 374 5481
Email: info.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz

Auckland

•What will the IEAA do?
The purpose of the IEAA is to adjudicate on complaints from international students. The IEAA will investigate complaints and determine if there has been a breach of the Code. The IEAA has the power to impose sanctions on education providers who have committed a breach of the Code that is not a serious breach. These sanctions include an order for restitution, publication of the breach, and / or requiring that remedial action be undertaken. The IEAA will refer complaints that are not about pastoral care to another regulatory body if appropriate. The education provider will be given a reasonable time to remedy the breach. If the breach is not remedied within that time, the IEAA may refer the complaint to the Review Panel. The IEAA can determine if it considers that a breach of the Code is a serious breach. If the breach is a serious breach, the IEAA will refer the complaint to the Review Panel.

•What can the Review Panel do?
The Review Panel can remove or suspend an education provider as a signatory to the Code, meaning that the provider would be prevented from taking any more international students. Only the IEAA can refer complaints to the Review Panel.

Contact us:
Canterbury Language College Australasia
Level 3, Link Centre, 152 – 156 Hereford Street
PO Box 4425, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone +64 3 365 1920
Fax +64 3 365 2296
Email: info@cancan.com