Application Process
For personal inquiries or customized information, please contact Sarah Turner
THE FIRST STEP – where do you begin?
Before you start your application, please have scanned copies of the following documents ready to upload:
Current passport
Portrait photo
Last school report (English translation)
Vaccination certificate (if available, with English translation)
Insurance certificate (if available, with English translation)
A piece of personal writing. This should be at least 300 words and should tell us about yourself, the subjects you enjoy studying, and why you would like to come to New Zealand.
A reference from your current school, provided by your Principal or one of your teachers.
Additionally, you will need to decide whether you would like to board in our onsite boarding hostel or prefer to stay in a homestay.
Please note that Nelson College for Girls reserves the right to contact previous schools attended by the applicant.
All international students require Travel & Medical Insurance and we strongly recommend Uni-care’s NZ Student Plan. This policy provides cover which is fully compliant with Code of Practice requirements and we are very happy to arrange this for you. See www.uni-care.org for details.
THE SECOND STEP – we assess your application
If your application is successful, we will email the following documents:
Offer of place
Contract of Enrolment Agreement signed by the school
Invoice with payment details
THE THIRD STEP – payment of school fees
Once full school fees have been received by the College, we will email you the following documents which you will need to include in your Student Visa application:
Receipt for fees paid
A further copy of the Offer of Place
THE FOURTH STEP – what next?
You will now need to apply for your Student Visa which you must have before you come to New Zealand. See www.immigration.govt.nz or you can contact your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission.
THE FIFTH STEP – nearly there!
Now you can book your flights, but please don’t forget to let us know your flight arrival details so that we can arrange for you to be met and welcomed at Nelson airport!
CODE OF PRACTICE
Nelson College for Girls has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students published by NZQA. Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website at www.nzqa.govt.nz. The Code of Practice pamphlet is also available in different languages and provides important information for international students and their families.
IMMIGRATION
Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. The College reserves the right to approve the insurance provider. All international students require Travel & Medical Insurance and we strongly recommend Uni-care’s NZ Student Plan. This policy provides cover which is fully compliant with the Code of Practice requirements and we are very happy to arrange this for you. See www.uni-care.org for details.
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.
