International Enrolment

St Heliers School is a Signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.

St Heliers School enrols the following categories of international students:

1. Long term students:  

• We accept students in Years 1 to 8 (aged 5 to 13 years). 
• Students in Years 1 to 8 (aged 5 to 10 years) must live with a parent.
• We accept applicants for full-year enrolments or at least two terms within the academic year.
• Students enrolled for more than one term will need to apply for a Student Visa.

Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021

St Heliers School has NZQA certification that our school meets the quality standards of pastoral care as set out in the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. A copy of this document can be found below.

 The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021

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 http://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 cost of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health servies are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on ther website at http://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 http://www.acc.co.nz

Medical and Travel Insurance

All international students must have appropriate medical and travel insurance from when they leave their home country until they return to their home country. For more information about Medical and Travel Insurance Click here.