Peace Experiment
Peace Experiment

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You can apply online using the Domestic Student Application for Enrolment Form.

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Peace Constellation Tuition Fees 2023

Peace Constellation and Peace Experiment
are two campuses of one school
AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE

Peace Constellation Tuition 2023

Student Life At

Auckland Montessori College

  • We start each day from 8am (you arrive when you are ready by arrangement);

  • As a student you can travel independently as we are right by a public transport hub (trains and buses)

  • The day begins by checking your individual plan of work

  • Staff are always there to help you nurture your own interests, provide feedback and guidance, and offer advice.

  • You might make your own lunch, bring something from home, or go out for a treat to the local shops.

  • Without a timetable you won’t have to stop doing something in the middle. You can work, uninterrupted for as long as you like.

  • You develop individual work plans, and set goals.

  • We value independence, free choice and concentration.

  • You have staff who motivate, support, monitor and guide, and have regular conferences with you, they offer pastoral care and communicate with your parents

  • Perhaps you might go on a trip into town, or a swim, or a walk up the mountain – you get to organise and lead the activities

  • You choose your own topics, and areas of interest; you are welcome to work toward NCEA at any time.

  • Students engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals SDG

  • Students complete a term by term PERSONAL PEACE PROJECT PPP – learning how to manage self

  • Students complete an annual MAKE A DIFFERENCE experience, MAD – you contribute to your society.

  • You may leave when you are finished for the day. We close at 5pm.

The whole school goes on camp at least 4 times a year (every term) for about 4 days. Usually the camps are within one hour of Auckland.

How many students do we have (current as per the previous July)? Education Counts

Information  for Students

Course Details

AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE offers a Montessori learning programme for 11 – 18 year old students. We have staff who are able to support an ESOL (English as a Second Language) students.

There are no uniform requirements at Peace School, and the stationery is provided for free.

NCEA is New Zealand’s national school leaving qualification and is optional for those wishing to gain levels 1, 2 or 3. Students may study at any level that they feel comfortable at; and may choose any set of topics, subjects or standards that they are eligible for.

Please note: The staff will assist with tutoring English to non-English speaking students

Community Education

The school believes in the value of engaging the community to create opportunities for education to assist in personal and social development. We work closely with organisation in our community to offer shared facilities such as the use of the public library, swimming pools, gymnasium, Mt Wellington reserve, local shops.

All students are encouraged to participate in Physical Education, sport and fitness activities to create active, healthy and integrated individuals.

Community Education
Tuition

International students Tuition

For 2023 the tuition fee is 1.5 times the tuition per year including GST.

This is usually paid quarterly. The Tuition fees increase by 5% per annum.

There is also a NZ  non-refundable application fee, and a bond payable in advance.

Should you be submitting an application to NZ immigration for permanent residency, it is recommended that fees be paid term by term, or per semester.

All international students attending AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE must have current medical insurance that covers the entire duration of the time enrolled, which costs approximately NZ$250 pa.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For full Terms and Conditions, Enrolment Procedures, Conditions of Acceptance, Refund Conditions, Withdrawal, Fees Protection, Disputes and Complaints – please see the link below

Terms and Conditions
International Students – IMMIGRATION ADVICE

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 the link below.

Immigration New Zealand

Terms and Conditions

For International Students

International Student Handbook

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

  • AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE accepts International students from Age 11 – 18

  • Parents must be willing to sign the Tuition Agreement and abide by the School’s rules as they apply to all students, including International Students

  • Students will only be accepted if there is sufficient space available in the school

  • All applications will be approved by the Principal, and if accepted will receive a letter of acceptance and invoice for the school fees. An invoice will then be available with a Offer of Placement

  • Students who are not accepted will receive a letter from the Principal

  • AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE accepts International students from Age 11 – 18
  • Parents must be willing to sign the Tuition Agreement and abide by the School’s rules as they apply to all students, including International Students
  • Students will only be accepted if there is sufficient space available in the school

  • All applications will be approved by the Principal, and if accepted will receive a letter of acceptance and invoice for the school fees. An invoice will then be available with a Offer of Placement

  • Students who are not accepted will receive a letter from the Principal

  • AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE accepts International students from Age 11 – 18

  • Parents must be willing to sign the Tuition Agreement and abide by the School’s rules as they apply to all students, including International Students

  • Students will only be accepted if there is sufficient space available in the school

  • All applications will be approved by the Principal, and if accepted will receive a letter of acceptance and invoice for the school fees. An invoice will then be available with a Offer of Placement

  • Students who are not accepted will receive a letter from the Principal

REFUND CONDITIONS

  • To be eligible for a refund of the International Fee, an application must be made in writing to the Board of Trustees by the parent or legal guardian of the student stating clearly the reason for withdrawal of the student and received 10 weeks prior to the date of leaving.

  • If the withdrawal is made prior to the student commencing school, a full refund shall be made, less application fee.

  • There will be no refund if a request to withdraw is made

  • After the student has reached the mid point of his/her contract except in exceptional circumstances, e.g. a Breach of the Fair Trading Act or Consumer’s Guarantee Act.

  • After two weeks of the start of a term

  • In determining any refund, the Board of Trustees will take into consideration the special circumstances of the withdrawing student and –

  • – The costs to the school in providing the tuition
  • – Costs incurred in employing staff and providing facilities
  • – Payments made to the New Zealand Government.
  • – Any other costs already incurred by the school.
  • No refund will be made to a student who –
  • Transfers to another school or educational institution
  • Is asked to leave because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or violation of the contract with the school, or breaks New Zealand Law
  • Becomes a permanent resident after the 1st of March (in any year) if enrolled in the school prior to the 1st of March.

WITHDRAWAL

International students who wish to withdraw from AUCKLAND MONTESSORI COLLEGE must:

1. Provide written approval from their parents
2. Notify the Principal and complete the school leaving process

International Student
FEES PROTECTION

The Board guarantees a refund of unspent International School Fees, in the unlikely event of the school not being able to deliver its normal programme. The guarantee lasts until the tuition has been provided.

This policy is in keeping with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral care of International Students.

DISPUTES AND COMPLAINTS

In most cases a discussion with the staff or Steven, the principal (02108134483) will sort out problems. This includes problems with learning, friends and other students. However some problems might need more support, or an external agency.  For international students we also provide the following information.