RATHKEALE COLLEGE

Willow Park Drive t 64 6 370 0175 R D 11 f 64 6 377 9020 Masterton e-mail: gam@rathkeale.school.nzNew Zealand website: rathkeale.school.nz

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PARENT DETAILS

Fathers’ Surname

Title (Mr, Dr, Sir, etc)

Preferred Name

Fathers’ Occupation

Phone Number (Home) Phone Number (Business)

Mobile Email

Mothers’ Surname

Title (Mrs, Ms, etc)

Preferred Name

Mothers’ Occupation

Phone Number (Home) Phone Number (Business)

Mobile Email

STUDENT DETAILS

Surname

Forenames

Preferred Name

Residential Address

Postcode

Date of Birth Day Month Year

Nationality

STUDYING AT RATHKEALE COLLEGE

Course start date Course end date

Reasons for wishing to study at Rathkeale College

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL

Please indicate students English language level

Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced (tick one)

Number of years learning English

English Language examination results (Please attach copies of all English examination results)

Other languages (written or spoken)

IELTS ……………………

TOEFL ……………………

Other ……………………

ACADEMIC RECORDS

Current School

Address

Telephone Fax

Class/Level

Subjects being studied

(Please attached English translations of the students previous two school reports)

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

Homestay accommodation required during holiday periods: Yes No

(All boarders must go to homestay accommodation during holiday periods/exeat weekends – please complete the homestay accommodation request form, sign the homestay agreement and return with this application). If you have family/friends you can stay with during exeat/holidays please write their contact details below.

Name Address

Phone Number Fax Number

Email Relationship to student

PARENT/STUDENT AGREEMENT

I/We hereby make application for enrolment of my/our son at Rathkeale College.

I/We have read and understood the Rathkeale College refund policy and terms and conditions of enrolment and agree to abide by New Zealand law at all times.

I/we have read and understood the ERO Report

I/We have read and understood the College's Homestay Information and Rules and understand that our son must abide by these Rules at all times whilst in a College homestay. I/We undertake to conform to the regulations of the Trinity Schools' Board/Rathkeale College Board of Trustees (as applicable), which are in force at any time, and agree that my/our son will be subject to the rules and discipline of the school.

Signed by Student Date

Signed by Parent Date

(Please attach two recent passport sized photographs to the application)

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SUBJECTS AVAILABLE IN 2016

RATHKEALE COLLEGE

Year 9 Full Year Courses English/ESOL, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religious Education, [French or New Zealand Studies], Physical Education & Health

One Term Courses Art, Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology, Drama, Electronics, Materials Technology, Music, Te Reo.

Year 10 Core Subjects English/ESOL, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religious Education, Physical Education & Health

Half Year Courses Choose Six from Art 1, Art 2, Construction, Digital Technology, Drama 1, Drama 2, French*, Furniture, Design & Visual Communication, Music 1, Music 2, & Rural Studies. *Full year subjects and each counts as two choices.

Year 11 (NCEA Level 1)

Core Subjects English/ESOL, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Kahikatea Programme

Option Subjects Three from Agriculture & Horticulture, Art, Design & Visual Communication, Commerce, Digital Technology, French, Geography, Hard Materials Technology, History, Music, Physical Education.

RATHKEALE/ST MATTHEW'S SENIOR COLLEGE

Year 12 Core Subjects English/ESOL, Panorama Programme (NCEA Level 2)

Option Subjects Five from Agriculture & Horticulture, Art-Design, Art-Painting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology, Drama, Economics, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, Hard Materials Technology, History, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education Studies, Physics, Textiles & Design, Tourism, Transition

Year 13 Core Subjects Panorama Programme (NCEA Level 3 & Scholarship

Option Subjects Five from Agriculture, Art Design, Art Painting, Biology, Business Studies, Calculus, Chemistry, Classics, Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology, Drama, Economics, English/ESOL, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, Hard Materials Technology, History, History of Art, Japanese, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Statistics, Textiles & Design.

All students are encouraged to choose a course appropriate to their ability and so study at different levels is supported, particularly in the senior school.

RATHKEALE COLLEGE UNIFORM SHOP

PHONE 06 377 9022

EMAIL: TUCKSHOP@RATHKEALE.SCHOOL.NZ

MANAGER: DIANE MCBRIDE (HOME PH. 06 377 3744)

CLOTHING LIST (NAME ALL INCLUDING SHOES)

1 Rathkeale blazer 1 White shirt (semi stiff collar) 1pr Regulation grey trouser -Yrs 9 & 10 -Colour – Clerical Grey, Argyle style ONLY 2pr Regulation grey trousers – Y 11, 12 and 13 – Colour –Clerical Grey, Argyle Style ONLY 1 Black belt 1 Rathkeale tie 1 Rathkeale jersey 2 - 3 Grey aertex shirts (Yrs 9-11) 2 - 3 Dark green aertex shirts (Yrs 12, 13) 2pr Dark grey summer shorts (all students to wear shorts in Term 1 and 4) 2 - 3 Silver grey winter shirts (Yrs 9-11) 2 - 3 Dark green winter shirts (Yrs 12 & 13) 2pr Dark Grey winter shorts (optional Yrs 11-13) 1pr Black leather shoes (must be able to be polished. No suede or large treads) 1pr Brown sandals (must have heel or heel strap - no large treads) 4pr Rathkeale socks 2 Regulation green polo shirt (Yrs 9, 10) Regulation PE shirt for all Y11, 12 and 13 PE students 1 Regulation summer sports shirt (determined by sport played) Regulation winter sports shirt (determined by sport played) 2pr Regulation green sports shorts (determined by sports played) 1pr Swimming togs (not stocked at the Uniform shop) 1 House singlet 1 Rathkeale green cap 1 Regulation tracksuit (compulsory) 2pr Short sport socks 2pr Winter sport socks 1pr Sports shoes (suitable for PE and sporting activities) 1pr Winter sports boots 1 Mouth guard 1 Drink bottle Raincoat: On wet / cold days, with school uniform, both on and off campus, a plain black parka, a black puffer jacket, the

black Rathkeale first team track top or the green Rathkeale track top may be worn.

However, with any of these tops the jersey and blazer MUST be worn.

The students are not permitted to wear either jacket or track top or scarves in the classrooms.

Sports uniform as required for summer and winter sport option - see separate sheet.

BOARDERS Six pairs underpants (NAMED) Own toiletries including shampoo, soap AND soapbox

Three bath towels (NAMED)

Six coat hangers

One set shoe cleaning gear

Mufti clothing (NAMED)

Suitable sleepwear (NAMED)

One duvet inner and cover (NAMED)

Own pillow and 2 pillow slips (NAMED)

2 padlocks

1 cup and bowl (microwavable)

1 knife, fork and spoon

2 laundry bags – extra strong. Available at the

Uniform Shop.

RATHKEALE COLLEGE - SCHEDULE OF FEES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – 2017

TUITION FEES

ANNUAL TUITION FEE $15,300

The tuition fee covers all course fees and the majority of text books which are on loan for the period of study.

ACCOMMODATION FEES

BOARDING FEE (38 WEEKS) $13,350

+Homestay Accommodation as required (Homestay accommodation will be organised for exeat weekends and school holiday periods. Homestay accommodation is charged to the student’s disbursements account at NZ$40 per night.)

ENROLMENT DEPOSIT $1,000

Refundable if all accounts have been paid at the end of the student’s time with us.

ADMINISTRATION & PASTORAL CARE $1,250

TOTAL PAYABLE ON ENROLMENT NZ$30,900.00

UNIFORM AND STATIONERY

All uniform and stationery will be purchased upon arrival and charged to the Disbursement Account. Average cost for full uniform is $1000-$1200.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION FEES

Examination Fees of NZ$385 will be invoiced with annual fees or on enrolment for students in Year 11, 12 & 13

MISCELLANOUS CHARGES

Boys in boarding provide their own duvet & duvet cover. The College can purchase these for International students and charge it to their disbursements account (approximately $120 for duvet & cover). Students will be charged for class trips, club activities, specialised music tuition, etc, on a case by case basis. This will vary depending on the subjects taken and the extracurricular activities undertaken by the student. All additional expenses will be charged back to the student's parents by way of a monthly DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT. This account will contain itemised details of all charges made and is payable within 14 days of issue. Overdue accounts will be subject to an additional interest charge. Please see 'Terms and Conditions of Enrolment' for further information.

OTHER COSTS (DISBURSEMENTS) Estimates of annual cost NZ$

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION $3,375

Homestay accommodation will be organised as required for exeat weekends and school holiday periods. Homestay accommodation is charged to the student’s disbursement account at the rate of $40 per night.

UNIFORM COSTS FOR NEW STUDENTS $1,700

This is the estimated cost of new uniform. The uniform may be sold back to the College when the student leaves.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION FEES (YE ARS 11 – 13) $385

External examination fees will be charged with annual fees on enrolment for students in Years 11 to 13.

INSURANCE $580

The College can arrange medical insurance, as required under NZ law, at a cost of approximately $580 per annum.

INCIDENTAL COSTS $2,000 to $3,000

Incidental costs vary from student to student but typically these will range between $2,000 and $3,000.

Incidental costs may include: * Duvet & cover * School camps * Visa applications * Stationery * Music & vocal tuition * Weekend trips * Doctors visits * Local travel * Insurance * School & sporting trips * Phone cards * Holiday fares

PAYMENT TERMS - FEES

Fee invoices are sent to parents in October for the following school year. It is recommended that fees are paid by the middle of November to allow time for the processing of visas and other documentation. Payment is required before an Offer of a Place for International Student form can be completed. International fees should be paid directly into the following bank account, referencing the student’s name.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

Bank: Westpac Bank Branch: Masterton, New Zealand Account Name: Rathkeale College Board of Trustees Account Number: 03 0687 0276547 00 Swift code: WPACNZ2W Please note that bank charges are your responsibility.

PAYMENT TERMS - DISBURSEMENTS

Additional costs are recovered from parents by means of a disbursement account. This account will itemise details of all charges and should be paid to the College by the 20th of the month following invoice. There are various means by which payment may be made: By Credit Card – you should contact the school office to provide card details Electronic payment may be made directly to the College’s bank account, referencing the student’s name. Students can open a local bank account to enable the College accounts to be paid on a regular basis. Parents can deposit a lump sum with the College at the beginning of the year, to cover disbursements during the year. This should be in the order of $5,000 to $8,000 depending on the student’s year level. If you have any further queries regarding fees and other charges please contact the College.

RATHKEALE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REFUND POLICY

This policy is based on Section 4B (7) of the Education Amendment (No. 4) Act 1991. “(7) Where at any time a foreign student withdraws from a subject, course, or programme at a state school, the Board may

refund to the person who paid the fees (in respect of the student’s enrolment in the subject, course of programme) the amount of fees referred in subsection (1) of this section (or the sum of any instalments paid in respect of those fees) any amount it thinks appropriate not exceeding the extent (if any) by which the amount paid exceeds the sum of the following amounts.

(a) The Board’s best estimate of the costs to the Board (including the appropriate proportion of the Board’s

administrative and other general costs and the appropriate proportion of any initial or start-up costs of the subject, course, or programme for one student up to the time.

(b) An amount that is in the Board’s opinion an appropriate reflection of the use made by one student receiving tuition in the subject, course or programme of the Board’s capital facilities.

(c) The appropriate proportion of the amount (if any) prescribed under section 4D of this Act for a student receiving tuition at a state school in the subject, course or programme.

(d) All other fees (if any) prescribed by the board.” In order to be eligible for any refund the student must apply in writing to the Board of Trustees, setting out the special circumstances of the claim. In arriving at their decision the Board of Trustees will take into consideration the special circumstances of the withdrawing student and:

i. costs already incurred by the Board ii. the salaries of the teachers and support staff and any other components of the fee already committed for the

duration of the course iii. an amount which covers the use of the facilities and resources to date of withdrawal iv. any refund of the foreign student’s fee, from the government

TUITION FEES –

1 If the enrolment is cancelled prior to arrival in New Zealand full tuition fees will be refunded less an administration fee of

$NZ500. 2 If the student withdraws within seven days after the first day of the course for which attendance of students at the school

is required full tuition fees will be refunded less an administration fee of $NZ500. 3 If the student withdraws following the initial seven day period no refund will be made except in the case of: a) return home because of student’s serious illness b) return home because of death or serious illness of a close member of the student’s family. In these cases under New Zealand law the school must retain an amount to cover costs already incurred. The balance will

be returned. Medical evidence must be provided. 4 All refunds will be made to the person who paid the fees in the country of origin: a) Parents/guardian of the student b) Agent/representative of the student 5 No refunds will be made for students who are asked to leave the school because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or

violation of the school rules. 6 No refunds will be made for students who are asked to leave the school because of breach of the New Zealand law. 7 No refunds will be made for students who wish to transfer to another school for whatever reason. 8 No refunds will be made for students who return home for any reason other than the student’s serious illness or death or

serious illness of a close family member. 9 No refunds will be made to students who acquire Permanent Residence after having commenced their studies.

ACCOMMODATION FEES -

1 If the enrolment is cancelled prior to arrival in New Zealand full accommodation fees will be refunded less an administration

fee of $NZ500. 2 If the student withdraws following arrival in New Zealand no refund will be made except in the case of - a) return home because of student’s serious illness b) return home because of death or serious illness of a close member of the student’s family. Medical evidence must be provided. 3 All refunds will be made to the person who paid the fees in the country of origin - a) parents/guardian of the student b) agent/representative of the student 4 No refunds will be made for students who are asked to leave the school because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or

violation of the school rules. 5 No refunds will be made for students who are asked to leave the school because of breach of the New Zealand law. 6 No refunds will be made for students who wish to transfer to another school for whatever reason. 7 No refunds will be made for students who return home for any reason other than the student’s serious illness or death or

serious illness of a close family member. 8 Any refunds are at the discretion of the Principal and Boards of Trustees and Proprietors for Rathkeale College. All decisions

will be notified in writing and are final.

FEES PROTECTION POLICY -

1 Rathkeale College’s Board of Trustees guarantees to keep sufficient funds in reserve to ensure a refund of the unused

portion of fees, should the school be unable to continue an International Student’s programme.

Rathkeale College agrees to abide by both the: 1) Consumer Guarantees Act Under the Consumer Guarantees Act Rathkeale College will ensure that the delivery of its services to International Students

will be –

Carried out with reasonable care and skill.

Fit for the purpose for which they are required.

Completed within a reasonable time.

Reasonably priced.

Of such a nature and quality that they can reasonably be expected to achieve any particular result made known to the student.

2) Fair Trading Act In accordance with the The Fair Trading Act Rathkeale College will not –

Mislead students, or engage in behaviour that is likely to mislead students, about educational services, including over the nature, characteristics, suitability for a purpose, or quantity of educational services.

Make any false or misleading representations to students about educational services. This includes (amongst other things) falsely representing that services are – - of a particular kind, standard, quality or quantity. - supplied by a particular person or by any person of a particular trade, qualification or skill. - sponsored, approved, endorsed or affiliated. - offered at a particular price. - needed for a particular purpose.