John McGlashan College New Zealand

Enrolment

The College accepts enrolments from International students any time during the academic year. However if homestay accommodation is required, enrolment is conditional upon our finding suitable quality homestay providers. This sometimes takes several weeks.

Academic Cost Tuition fees for the year are $11250.00, or $2812.50 per term. This fee covers all tuition costs. It includes textbooks, photocopying and tuition in English. It does not cover stationery, school uniform, school camp fees or examination fees for senior students who sit external examinations, e.g. Pitmans, University Bursary. An administration charge of $250 will be made.

Conditions of Acceptance

International Students Entry Criteria John McGlashan College accepts students from Year 7 13 who have some English language skills. However intensive English language assistance is available.

It is important that students have a genuine desire to learn and they must have a good record of attendance at their previous school.

Students must be willing to sign the tuition agreement and abide by the schools rules.

School reports should accompany an application to study.

The school reserves the right to place the student in appropriate courses based on the students competency in English.

Should the student require the school to find homestay accommodation acceptance at the school will be conditional upon this being found.

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)There is a well resourced and staffed ESOL Department. ESOL classes are provided as part of the curriculum. Students are tested on entrance and assigned to classes which fit their needs. Students are prepared for internationally recognised qualifications Pitman, IELTS, TOEFL and International Baccalaureate. Most of our international students enter University from school.

Academic Programme

A comprehensive course handbook is available for Years 11, 12, and 13 students. Course option information is found under Curriculum in the Information for Students and Parents handbook. It is important to choose your courses carefully. The College reserves the right to change your course if you are not meeting requirements. It is important that parents enrolling students understand that some students struggle to pass subjects where there is a large amount of written English in assessments therefore courses for students with limited English must be realistic.

Orientation Programme

International Students will take part in an orientation programme on their first day. They will be introduced to senior members of the staff and members of the ESOL Department. The programme will include a tour of the school, timetabling, uniform purchase if necessary and the buying of stationery.

Uniform

All students at John McGlashan College wear school uniform. Please see attached sheet for a list of the uniform which can either be purchased at the Colleges secondhand clothing shop, or from a local retailer. Cost of the uniform is approximately $650.

Student Care

John McGlashan College 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 at www.minedu.govt.nz

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  Students passports are photocopied upon arrival at John McGlashan College. Visas are renewed as required and this is overseen by the International Students Enrolments Co-ordinator. If a student terminates their study before course completion the Immigration Service is notified.

Accommodation

John McGlashan College is able to offer some homestay accommodation opportunities, or depending on availability a place in the school boarding house. All homestay families are carefully checked by the College and only approved homes are offered to international students.

Fees

Tuition and Board for the year

NZ $19400.00

Tuition and Board for the term NZ $ 4850.00

Tuition for the year NZ $11250.00

Tuition for the term NZ $ 2812.50

Administration Charge NZ $250.00

Medical and Travel Insurance NZ $600.00

Procedure for Applying for Enrolment as an International Student

John McGlashan College 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 at www.minedu.govt.nz

Complete the Enrolment Form

Enclose copies of recent school reports translated in English

Complete the Accommodation Information Form if you require homestay accommodation

Send all the documentation to:

The Principal

John McGlashan College

2 Pilkington Street

Maori Hill

DUNEDIN

Once we have received the above documentation we will send you an Offer of Place or a conditional Offer of Place and an invoice for tuition fees (and boarding fees if applicable). Please note, if the student requires homestay accommodation the Offer of Place is conditional upon the school obtaining quality homestay accommodation. Once this has been found, an invoice for tuition and homestay fees will be sent. On payment of the above, a Letter of Acceptance will be sent. Fees should be paid by international bank transfer to John McGlashan Presbyterian College Board, Bank of New Zealand, Princes Street, DunedinTake the Offer of Place and receipt to the nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission and they will advise you about the procedure you must follow to get a Visa.

John McGlashan College

CONTACT:

Principal:K. Michael CorkeryMBA, BA, DipEd, DipTch

College Address:2 Pilkington StreetMaori Hill,DUNEDIN

Phone:

03 467 6620

Fax:

03 467 6622

Email:

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Web:

mcglashan.school.nz