Cockle Bay School welcomes enrolment applications from International Students but acceptance is dependent upon roll numbers. The school has a set maximum class size for each year of schooling and will only accept enrolments if the maximum class size in the year applied has not been reached. In accordance with the Education Standards Act 2001 no fee paying international student shall occupy a place in preference to an eligible domestic student. The international student must be living and continue to live with a parent or legal guardian while studying at our school.

A current passport must support all enrolment applications showing a current visitor or student visa is required before starting school.

Cockle Bay School does not organise Homestay accommodation.

Cockle Bay School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry 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.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/education-code-of-practice/

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.

The policy should -

• commence the minute the student leaves home for the airport on their way to New Zealand
• apply while in transit
• apply while the student is in New Zealand
• cover the student for any holidays back to their home country during the period of study

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

Enrolment Applications

Enrolment applications should be made at the School Office. The following documentation is also available from the School Office:

• Information Booklet -  Click here         
• A copy of the summary document of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
• Tuition Fees information
• Copies of the following school policies:

• Refund of Tuition Fees Paid by International Students
• Protection of Tuition Fees Paid by International Students
• Grievance Process for International Students

The international student is placed into a mainstream classroom. There they are assessed and put into withdrawal groups depending on their level of English. They are included in as much of the normal classroom programme as possible so they have endless opportunities for hearing, seeing and experiencing language for interesting repetition and consolidation. The school offers support for maintenance of first languages, the curriculum and integration.

International Enrolment Form  

Student Visa Guide

Student Visa Application

Visitor Visa Guide

Visitor Visa Application