Terms and Conditions for International Students

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, which 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. If accepted, students will receive a letter of acceptance and an invoice for the school fees. An invoice will also be available with an 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. This must be received 10 weeks prior to the date of leaving.

  • If withdrawal is made before the student commences school, a full refund will be made, less the application fee.

  • No refund will be made after the student has reached the midpoint of their contract, except in exceptional circumstances like a breach of the Fair Trading Act or Consumer Guarantees Act.

  • No refund will be given after two weeks from the start of a term.

 

In determining any refund, the Board of Trustees will consider:

  • 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 due to misbehaviour, poor attendance, or violation of the contract.

  • Becomes a permanent resident after 1 March, if enrolled prior to 1 March.

Withdrawal

International students wishing to withdraw from Auckland Montessori College must:

  • Provide written approval from their parents.

  • Notify the Principal and complete the school leaving process.

 

International Student Fees Protection

The Board guarantees a refund of unspent international school fees if the school is unable to deliver its normal programme. This policy aligns 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, will resolve problems. This includes issues with learning, friends, and other students.

For international students requiring more support or an external agency, the following information is provided:

Guidance on how to deal with complaints can be found here.

Rules about the Student Contract Dispute Resolution Scheme can be found here.