Welcome to a Supportive and Caring International Community

Welcome to International Students The decision to come to New Zealand to pursue your education is a major one. In choosing Nelson College for Girls to do that we commit to providing you with supportive staff, a caring, positive environment, English language assistance and a place where your goals will be realised.  Claudia Wysocki ACTING PRINCIPAL

We Speak Your Language! Native Speakers: Chinese: Ji Fang Black Thai: Naruman Glumagai Japanese: Sawa Moore Korean: Jeongmi Hong German: Margit Rawlins Vietnamese: Ha Tranh Tran

• You will be met at Nelson airport on your arrival in Nelson.
• An orientation programme on your arrival introduces you to life at school and you can meet other international students.
• Special English language courses and tutoring will help you improve your English.
• Weekly meetings are held to assist students with their academic needs.
• Senior students are available to help you with study and to provide friendly support.
• Subject support by ESOL teachers.
• A NISA (Nelson International Students Association) dance is held annually and all International students are invited to a night of fun, socialising and the usual nibbles.
• Please let us know if you have any special requirements.

Special English Courses

• Intensive English course for beginners as part of full-time schooling.
• Ongoing English language teaching for international students.

Special Requirements

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless they are:

• A resident or citizen of Australia; or
• A national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand; or
• The holder of a temporary permit that is valid for two years or more.
  
  

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 http://www.moh.govt.nz.

We also strongly recommend that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand. We can assist you obtaining Medical and Travel Insurance.

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 at http://www.immigration.govt.nz.