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Study requirements
Students must attend their classes in accordance with their visa
requirements. Students are expected to spend 20 to 25 hours contact time (in
class) per week plus another 15 hours per week studying and doing
assignments.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design 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 at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel
insurance while studying in New Zealand. Information on policies is provided at
Orientation. Whitecliffe recommends the insurance cover provided by Southern
Cross Healthcare. Further information can be found on the Southern Cross
website: www.internationstudent.co.nz.
Immigration
Full details on 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 found on their website www.immigration.govt.nz.
Travel in Auckland
Auckland has a public transport system which include bus, train and ferries.
Most full-time students are eligible for a 20% discount on an adult multi-ride
(10 trip) fare. For further information visit the MAXX website: http://www.maxx.co.nz/
International Student Liaison Officer (ILO)
We have an International Student Liaison Officer on campus who will guide
international students through the application and admission processes. The ILO
will help with initial social contact with other students, including
orientation activities and introduction to the Whitecliffe College Students
Association. The ILO is available to advise and assist with any problems,
including academic issues or complaints.
Contact the ILO at info@whitecliffe.ac.nz
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Accommodation
Whitecliffe does not have a Hall of Residence, but the campus is centrally
located close to student accommodation. For prospective students there are
various ways that you can find accommodation:
Visit links to accommodation websites here.
Rent a house or flat through accommodation agencies or newspaper
Auckland Homestay Association can be contacted at inhomes@ihug.co.nz
Established flats wanting flatmates information can be acquired through
http://www.flatmates.co.nz/
Halls of Residence & Student Hostels
Costs start from around NZ$230 per week and usually include food. Homestay
students live with a host family in a suburban area with own room where you are
treated as one of the family. The host family provides breakfast and dinner. In
the weekends lunch is also provided. You experience the New Zealand way of
life. Costs range from NZ$180 to NZ$220 per week. Apartments & Flats There
is a wide range of private accommodation available in Auckland. Costs per room
vary from NZ$125 to NZ$300 per week. You should allow a further NZ$75 to NZ$100
for food and other living expenses. It is generally expected that international
students allow approximately NZ$10,000 to NZ$18,000 per year for living and
accommodation costs.
Please note: The cost of living will vary depending on where you plan to
live-inner city or surrounding suburbs.
General Help
International students are referred to reputable outside agencies for
services such as immigration, accommodation, transport, and health care and are
supplied with information brochures on these services. A special handbook
published by Study Auckland is available from
www.aucklandnz.com/studyauckland.search.html
or http://www.educationnz.org.nz/
If you want to know more about studying or living in Auckland, the links
below will help you. If you want specific information about attending
Whitecliffe College, visit other parts of our website or contact us at info@whitecliffe.ac.nz
Guide to Auckland - The City of Sails http://www.aucklandnz.com/
New Zealand attractions http://www.purenz.com/
Youth hostels http://www.hostelauckland.com/
New Zealand search engine http://www.anzwers.co.nz/
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