International Students

Faith Bible College welcomes international students. You are an international student if you do not come from one of the following categories:

  • New Zealand citizens, including students from Tokelau, the Cook Islands and Niue.
  • Holders of New Zealand residence permits.
  • Australian citizens.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

CODE
Faith Bible College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/international.
 
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 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 costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at 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 www.acc.co.nz.
 
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.
 
The College is able to arrange this with a reputable insurance company upon request.

Click here to download course document for international students