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Information for Agents and Parents
Albany School recognises that the enrolment of students from different cultures brings a richness and diversity to the School and the education we offer.
We aim to:
- promote an exciting and dynamic teaching environment,
- prepare students for the internationally integrated world, and to
- develop an international perspective for all of our students.
All of our international students are encouraged to participate in ELL lessons matched to their needs. The School currently has a specialist room, staffed by an English Language Teacher who works with small groups multiple times per week. In addition, children are well supported in their classroom based learning by their Class Teachers and English Language Assistants. Our classes are small and progress can be rapid.
To ensure that our international students gain the most from their New Zealand education and experience we provide a buddy and peer support system within the School. Wherever possible, our international students are introduced to other children within the class or School who speak their language, thus ensuring our international students always have a friend for support in the classroom or out in the playground, should they have worries or difficulties.
Applications for short term study for the first 4-6 weeks of Term 3 (July / August) are our busiest period and will often fill quickly.
Fees
For students attending from February 2025 the fees for short term / yearly enrolments are as below. A non-refundable admin fee (as per below) must be paid before any application can be processed and letter of full placement offer completed.
- Less than 10 weeks/1 Term: $4,600 Inc GST (this includes a non-refundable $460 admin fee)
- 2 Terms: $8,740 Inc GST (this includes a non-refundable $690 admin fee)
- 3 Terms: $12,880 Inc GST (this includes a non-refundable $920 admin fee
- Long term students (1 year or more): $16,100 including GST per year (this includes a non-refundable $1,150 including GST administration fee)
Please note that we ask for a 10 week / 1 term minimum payment and a four (4) week minimum enrolment.
We are unabvle to allow students to start school until ALL relevant documentation, and payment, has been provided. This includes
- Correct Visa for their period of study
- A copy of travel/medical insurance policy
- An emergency contact (NZ phone number preferred)
- Copies of any relevant travel documentation / passports
Albany Primary School is 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 online at www.nzqa.govt.nz
Applications
To continue with any application, please complete this Google Form. Once completed, a member of our admin team will send you an offer of place subject to payment. If you are unable to access this form, please download the Digital Form Alternative using the link below. Please complete this form BEFORE the application pack.
For further information or to enquire about our Fixed Term Agent Agreement - Please contact:
James Hopkins, International Student Coordinator: international@albany.school.nz
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