Code of Practice
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CODE:
Languages International 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:
click here.
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 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 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.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE:
International students must
have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying
in New Zealand.
FEES AND ACCOMMODATION PAYMENTS:
An independent Trustee holds tuition Fees and Accommodation payments,
made by students in advance, in an independent Trust Account. Funds
held by the Trustee substantially exceed all payments made in advance
by students.
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