Student Service

Code

Cornell Institute of Business and Technology has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for
the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are
available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.

Ministry of education Code of Practice The official complaint form

Immigration

www.immigration.govt.nz

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.

Eligibility for Health Services

www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf

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.

Accident Insurance

www.acc.co.nz

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.

FEE PROTECTION

To comply with the New Zealand Education Act 1989 (section 263A) the Institute has established an Independent Trust Account (ITA). This account, combined with the fee protection insurance is designed to protect students and their fees, the integrity of the Institute, and the reputation of the New Zealand education sector.

ACCOMMODATION

Homestay fees(yearly $9,200/40 weeks)

The cost starts from NZ$ 230 per week and usually include breakfast and dinner and lunch on the weekends. Homestay students live with a host family in a suburb area with own room where you are treated as one of the family. The host family will provide the student with a safe and friendly environment.

The cost of living will vary depending on where you plan to live-inner city or surrounding suburbs.

Flatting

If you are not staying at the Homestay and intend to go FLATTING/PRIVATE RENTING, you would have to budget for expenses such as:

• Bonds/deposits/placement fees - required when living in a hall of residence or going flatting. They are typically charged at around 2-4 weeks rent. Budget for these.
• Gas
• Power
• Phone connection and monthly phone charges (www.telecom.co.nz)
• Internet charges

In a central location for a one-bedroom apartment expect to pay around $300 per week, or for a room in a flat about $ 140-150 per week. There is also a bond (2 weeks rent in advance), often an Agent’s fee (1 week’s rent) and you will normally be asked to pay 2 weeks rent in advance.

On top of this you will need to pay power/gas/phone bills, and be in charge of your own cooking, preparing your own meals, doing your own laundry and the rental agreement (Flat Bond).

Bonds & bills

Bonds are initial payments required for security by companies or landlords offering their services or premises.
Bonds are refundable if accounts are paid in full and premises (flats) are well-maintained

Landlords can request a sum for a bond equivalent to one to four weeks’ rent – often one or two weeks can be negotiated and a credit reference from previous supplier.
For power: Required a $225.00 bond, a guarantor, or a credit reference from previous supplier.
For gas: a $100 bond, a guarantor or a good credit rating from a previous energy provider:
 

Terms and Conditions for our Students

In terms of accommodation for International Students, the homestay placement fee ($190), the Enrolment fee ($200) and the Guardianship placement ($200) will not be refunded under any circumstances where as the homestay accommodation and airport pick up can be refunded under certain cases as described below.

Accommodation Refund Policy:

If a student wishes to withdraw from homestay arranged by the Institute, they must provide at least 2 weeks notice in advance (either before they arrive in New Zealand, of before the date on which they wish to leave the homestay accommodation). Failure to provide this notice will result in 2 weeks accommodation fees being forfeited.

If a student has paid an airport collection fee (NZ$ 70), and gives notice of cancellation at least 1 week before their arrival date, then the fee will be refunded in full. In all other cases, the entire fee will be retained.

Deadlines for Accommodation:

Cornell arranges homestay but we must have a minimum of 4 weeks notice.

Cornell organizes and inspects all homestay families. They visit the family homes, interview the people, and make sure that they are suitable for our students

For students between the ages of 14 and 17 (inclusive), it is a requirement of the Code of Practice (and thus a condition of enrolment) that the student stays in suitable accommodation such as:

Homestay
Designated caregiver
Parents

ON-LINE Visa Service

 

Cornell can provide visa advice upon request and process your Student Visa and Job Search Permit/Visa (Work Permit/Visa) at the campus. The student visa approval process may take from 2 to 10 weeks depending on your nationality and where you are applying for the visa. The process for getting a student visa is available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on the NZIS website at www.immigration.govt.nz In addition, Cornell's authorized recruitment agents can, on behalf of their student clients, gather all the required visa information and apply for their student visas.

Airport Pick-up Service

 

A comprehensive orientation for new students. Cornell provides all students with orientation prior to the commencement of their courses. Our friendly staff will take you through an orientation programme to help you gain an understanding of Auckland and new issues to be faced as an international student.

Medical and Travel Insurance

 

All international students in New Zealand are required to have comprehensive medical and travel insurance. Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. We therefore strongly recommend that you have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment in New Zealand for the duration of your stay. We also strongly recommend that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand. Cornell offers a comprehensive insurance policy through Inter Global Insurance, which is automatically included in your fees schedule unless you provide us with details of an alternative policy.