Courses & Fees
Enrolment Form & Conditions
Enrolment Conditions
1. At least 21 days' notice of enrolment is required on all courses. Once the school has received a student's completed enrolment form (by fax, post or e-mail), a Letter of Acceptance and an invoice for fees will be sent to the student or retailer.Payment of Fees
2. Fees must be received at least 7 days before study begins.
We recommend earlier payment if you are applying for a visa. The registration
and accommodation fees may be paid with tuition fees. Fees can be paid by
bank transfer to our account at the Bank of New Zealand, New Brighton Branch,
Christchurch, New Zealand, account number 020863 0173177 000. (Seafield School
of English Trust.) SWIFT: BKNZNZ22. Receipt of payment will be acknowledged
by the school.
Arrival in Christchurch
3. If you have booked your accommodation through Seafield
we will provide a free airport pick-up service. Advise the school of your arrival
details at least 7 days before arrival, so we can arrange for you to be met & transferred
to your accommodation. The airport meeting and transfer on arrival service
is provided free of charge.
Accommodation
4. Homestays and other forms of accommodation is arranged
by the school. Our homestays provide a single room with half board or full
board (which includes a packed lunch on school days). Host family details,
if applicable, will be included on the letter of acceptance or sent to students
shortly afterwards. All homestays are inspected for suitability by school staff.
Students may join/continue their homestay for up to 7 days outside their
course dates, or longer by special arrangement with Seafield.
Extra homestay nights are charged at the usual nightly rate. Students may not make direct payment arrangements with a Seafield-arranged host family. The school must receive one week's notice of a student's intention to withdraw from a homestay. A full refund of unused homestay fees will be given. Homestay fees include an amount for administration.
Holidays 2012
5. The school will close for the Christmas/New Year period on Friday,
21 December, 2012 and reopen on Monday, 7 January, 2013. Students in homestays
arranged by the school may remain with their hosts over this period. The school
will also close for the following public holidays in 2012: 6 February, 6, 9, 21 April, 4
June, 22 October, 16 November. The usual weekly rate for tuition is charged
for weeks which include these public holidays. Optional activities are usually
available on these days. Students may not break their course of study unless
this is arranged at the time of enrolment.
Course Withdrawal and Refunds
6. Students withdrawing before commencing a Seafield course will be given a full refund of fees less the registration and homestay placement fees.
Students withdrawing within the first 2 days of a course less than 5 weeks: 50% refund of course and registration fees.
Students withdrawing within the first 5 days of a course of 5 weeks or more, but less than 3 months: 75% refund of course and registration fees.
International students withdrawing within the first 10 days of a course longer than 12 weeks: Full refund of fees less a deduction for costs incurred by the school, up to a maximum 25% of the total fee paid. (Seafield will provide details of the cost components for the purpose of working out the maximum deductible percentage. In the event of a dispute over the cost component deducted, you can refer the matter to the International Education Appeal Authority.)
In any other circumstances there is no refund of fees.
7. The minimum age of entry to Seafield is 18 years.
8. All exam preparation classes run subject to minimum numbers.
9. Seafield School of English shall not be liable if services offered by the school cannot be provided for reasons beyond the School's control.
10. Students are expected to attend classes punctually, and to behave in a responsible manner at the school and in homestays. Students must also obey the laws of New Zealand. Seafield School of English reserves the right to suspend or terminate a student's course or homestay for reasons such as misconduct, illness, etc. In such instances, refund of study fees shall be at the discretion of the school.
11. Determining a student's class level is at the sole discretion of the school.
12 Seafield School of English reserves the right to alter its fees.
13. Government Notices
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.
Code: Seafield School of English 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.
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 studying in New Zealand. Seafield considers the OrbitProtect insurance to be appropriate. View www.orbitprotect.com for details.
Student Fee Protection: Fees paid to Seafield School of English, including accommodation, are protected by an arrangement which has been accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting the requirements of its student fee protection policy. Should a course closure event occur students can contact H.P. Hanna & Co Ltd, PO Box 79-105. Christchurch with evidence of fee payment made to, and acknowledged by, the school, or view the Qualifications Authority's website, nzqa.govt.nz, for further information.
Governing members of Seafield School of English also hold positions of governance in English Express.
Privacy Act: In supplying information to Seafield School of English you will be consenting to your information being (i) disclosed to Government agencies as required by law, (ii) used by the School for education and personal safety purposes, and (iii) used for all necessary communications should you require essential or urgent medical treatment.
Driving in New Zealand: To drive in New Zealand you must have a New Zealand driver’s licence, an international driving permit (IDP) or a driver’s licence from your home country with a New Zealand Government-approved English language translation of your driver’s licence. Refer: www.landtransport.govt.nz
Points to Note:
- When packing your clothes for the trip, remember that New Zealand has a climate similar to Europe, though the winters are less severe. Don't forget the seasons here are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Our summer runs from December to February. June, July and August are our winter months. Ensure you bring warm clothing for winter (coat, gloves, hat and footwear suitable for wet weather).
- Textbooks, library books and practice test papers are freely lent to students during their course. The school has a library, a computer room and free wireless internet available for students' use.
- Be certain to bring sufficient spending money to New Zealand for items such as bus fares to and from school and recreational activities. We recommend you allow NZ$160 per week for personal expenses.
- First day of school : Please report to the school office at 71 Beresford Street, by 9:00am. You will need to bring a pen, a notebook, your own language/English dictionary, your passport and evidence of your medical and travel insurance. (We will need to see your insurance policy to verify what the insurance covers and when it expires.)