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.
For a summary of the code see the Pastoral Care of International Students.
Staff in charge of Pastoral Care for International Students: Rhena Kulasingham.
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.
Each international student (Australian citizens or residents are deemed to be “domestic students” in New Zealand) will be required to enrol as stated, and on acceptance by the College, payment of fees in advance, and return to the College of a signed “Contractual Agreement”, will then be issued with a letter of eligibility. The student should submit this letter along with their visa application to the nearest New Zealand Consulate, who will then issue a student visa. To commence a course at Faith Bible College you must have the correct visa; a visitor’s permit is not sufficient.
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.
English Language:
Where English is not the native language a student may be required to demonstrate proficiency in written and/or spoken English. To assess this prerequisite the language requirements for entry to mainstream programmes for any student for whom English is a second language are:
For the CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT programme:
- IELTS level 5.5 with no band less than 5.0; or
- Successful completion of a course of at least 12 weeks duration in which the medium if instruction and assessment has been in English. Under this criterion, a certified course transcript must be supplied with the application for enrolment; or
- Satisfactory interview.
For the DIPLOMA in CHRISTIAN MINISTRY programme:
- IELTS level 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; or
- Successful completion of a course of at least 24 weeks duration in which the medium of instruction and assessment has been in English. Under this criterion, a certified course transcript must be supplied with the application for enrolment; or
- Satisfactory interview.
Locations for IELTS test centres can be found at: http://www.ielts.org
Accommodation for International Students:
In keeping with Faith Bible College’s provision for students to provide accommodation in a manner consistent with the standards and requirements of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education, all accommodation arrangements are provided within the Tauranga campus’ halls of residence.
Accommodation is on a twin-sharing basis. Students can opt to have their own rooms (dormitory style) at an extra cost. This is offered on a first come first served basis. Rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, dressers, study tables, wastebaskets, chairs, pillows, bedspreads, blankets and linen including electric blankets. Each accommodation block is equipped with ironing and hot water facilities, coin operated laundry machines and dryers.
Further Information:
If you are unsure of any of the requirements for International students please contact the college Registrar at the time of your enrolment. The registrar is able to answer any questions you may have in regard to enrolments, study options, course fees, accommodation, campus facilities, special needs, course dates, and also provide help with completing the necessary documents for enrolling at Faith Bible College.
Website: www.fbc.ac.nz
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Phone: (+64) 7-544-2463
Fax: (+64) 7-544-1923
