The Enrolment Process

 

(Excluding Australia, Niue, Tokelau and Cook Islands.)

 

Filling out the forms:

  1. Make sure you read the section on "Important Information for International Students”. This includes specific details about English language testing, payment of fees, compulsory health insurance and New Zealand Immigration requirements.

  2. Complete all relevant questions on the enrolment form and do not forget to sign the last page.

  3. Medical Requirement Form – Have your medical practitioner fill this in and then send it to us with your enrolment.

  4. Pastor's Reference Form – Answer the questions in Section A, then ask your pastor to complete Section B. He/She can then either send the completed form directly to us or return it to you so that you can forward it with your enrolment.

 

Sending in your Enrolment:

  1. When you have completed the Enrolment, Medical and Pastor’s Reference forms, send them to the college at the address shown below. Do not send the forms separately as we cannot process your enrolment until we have all the relevant documentation. Include with your enrolment the additional items in Steps 2-6 below.

  2. Obtain a recent reference from someone who is not a family member and has known you for more than one year.

  3. Enclose two passport photos of yourself.

  4. Enclose a copy of the information page in your passport.

  5. If English is not your main (native) language, you may need to complete English proficiency testing as part of your application. Please refer to the “Important Information for International Students” section on English Language for more details about this or contact the College Registrar.

  6. Enclose your Registration Fee of $NZD100.00.

  7. (Optional) If you are applying to enter the Diploma in Christian Ministry it is to your advantage that you provide additional documentation supporting your enrolment, such as transcripts from other Bible colleges, university transcripts, a letter from your pastor or Christian organisation that outlines previous and/or current Christian ministry and church involvement.

Send your enrolment to:


The Registrar
Faith Bible College
Private Bag 12006,
Tauranga 3143
New Zealand

 

Contact Faith Bible College at:


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Phone: (+64) 7 544 2463
Fax: (+64) 7 544 1923
Website: www.fbc.ac.nz

 

Enrolment Processing:

  1. After we have received all the documentation outlined above, your enrolment will than be reviewed by the college faculty. This usually takes 1 week from the date we receive your application. Once a decision has been made the Registrar will contact you by mail with the results.

  2. On acceptance of your enrolment to study at Faith Bible College the cost of your course fees and accommodation will need to be paid in full. This is to meet a New Zealand Immigration Service requirement before a student visa can be granted to you. Details of the required payment will be sent to you with your confirmation letter.

 

After your Enrolment has been confirmed:

  1. Pay the course and accommodation fees. Once the payment to the college has been made we will provide you with a letter that should be submitted with your student visa application together with a receipt from Public Trust. If you  have any questions about your enrolment please contact the College Registrar.

  2. Prepare your visa application. Student Visa/Permit application form can be downloaded from the NZ Immigration website: http://www.immigration.govt.nz. A Student Visa/Permit Guide is also available to assist you in applying. After receiving your Faith Bible College “Immigration” letter and receipt from Public Trust, send/take this to the nearest High Commission or Embassy for processing.

  3. Purchase travel / medical insurance. Medical insurance should be purchased before you leave your country to cover you for any unforeseen medical emergencies that would prevent you from coming to NZ. Contact the Registrar if you require more information on this.

 

Fees

All international students must pay their full fees in advance before a letter for immigration is issued. This is a New Zealand Immigration requirement. In the event an international student is unable to commence their study programme these fees will be refunded in full in accordance with the College refund policy.

 

College Refund Policy / Withdrawal Policy

Students are advised to read the following information carefully. This information is the College’s policy statement and procedures concerning course withdrawal and refund of fees.

  1. A student may withdraw from their enrolment at Faith Bible College at any time. All such withdrawals should first be discussed with the Principal and College Registrar, and after that must be in writing. If a student withdraws from their enrolment within the first eight days (known as “the early withdrawal period”) it is the policy of Faith Bible College Board of Trustees in accordance with NZQA regulations to refund any sum over $500 or 10% of the total payments made for the enrolment, whichever is the lesser. Withdrawal from a programme of study also means withdrawal from Faith Bible College. There is no refund of tuition fees after the first eight days of study in any course except in regard to section 3 below.
  2. All notices of withdrawal must be submitted on the appropriate form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s office.
  3. If the College Management deems there are circumstances warranting the consideration of a partial refund of tuition after the eight-day “early withdrawal period”, such refunds will not exceed 50% of the unused tuition monies held, plus the Registration Fee.
  4. Subject to the provision of two weeks notice of vacating the campus, unused accommodation charges will be refunded in full. When two weeks notice is not provided before vacating campus, this will be deducted on an assessment against the notice period in relationship to an actual date of vacating. The College also reserves the right to retain monies in connection to any damages incurred by the student to the accommodation facility.
  5. The college will notify New Zealand Immigration Service when an international student withdraws or if a student’s enrolment in terminated.

Public Trust account details


Bank: BNZ
Branch: North End, Wellington
Deposit Serial Number: 3160599
Account Number: 020536 0305865 01