International Students Code of Practise for the Pastoral care of International Students
Rationale
The mandatory Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students establishes a framework for pastoral care and minimum standards of effective practice. As a signatory to the code Mangere Bridge School Board ensures that all International Students, or their parents, have a clear understanding of how the code is implemented
Purpose
To ensure international students have access to a sound educational and pastoral care programme at Mangere Bridge School
GUIDELINES
Copies of the code, policies and procedures will be available to parents and staff through the school office.
Mangere Bridge School may be open to a small number of International Students so long as regular New Zealand children are not disadvantaged.
The Board provides guidance for the principal on the number of International Students to be enrolled annually.
Each application is considered by the Principal on its own individual merits and circumstances prevailing at the time of application.
The number of International Students enrolled in any one class is carefully monitored by the Principal who determines the student’s class placement.
All contractual and financial arrangements between Mangere Bridge School and International Students will be recorded in a written contract. A copy of the contract will be given to International Student’s parents/legal guardians.
After all grievance procedures are exhausted any breach from the signed Contract will result in 20 days notice of termination of the Contract.
International Students will only be enrolled if they are living with a parent/legal guardian while attending Mangere Bridge School
If an International Student has concerns that are not resolved by the school’s internal grievance procedures, they can contact the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA)
This policy and procedures are reviewed annually to ensure Code compliance.
CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
Mangere Bridge Primary School can only enrol International students who are five years of age and no older than 11 years of age (Year 1-6 students).
Mangere Bridge Primary School does not arrange accommodation.
International Students enrolled at Mangere Bridge Primary School must reside with parent/s or a legal guardian appointed by the Courts. Passport details will be used for verification purposes.
Students will only be accepted for enrolment if they have immediate and ongoing parental or legal guardian supervision.
Mangere Bridge Primary School accepts international students based on the number of places available at the time of application.
HEALTH AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
Mangere Bridge Primary School requires students to have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance for the duration of their planned period of study.
Mangere Bridge Primary School will accept no liability for Medical Expenses or Insurances
TUITION AND PASTORAL CARE
International Students will be given the same opportunities as domestic students with class programmes based on the New Zealand Curriculum Framework
Enrolment is provisional on Mangere Bridge School being able to meet the needs of the International Student
Tuition and pastoral care, while at school, for each student are managed by class teachers, overseen by the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator and reviewed by the Principal to ensure that the school is compliant with the Code.
If an International Student is absent from school, and parents/legal guardians have not notified the school of any appropriate reasons for the absence, the school will be proactive in making contact with the parent/legal guardian.
Poor attendance, truancy, and/or poor behaviour will be reasons for termination of the Contract. If the school has reason to believe that the student is being ill-treated Children, Youth, Family Service, (Oranga Tamariki) or the New Zealand Police will be contacted.
FEE PROTECTION All contractual and financial arrangements between Mangere Bridge School and International Students must be conducted in a fair and reasonable manner. Student fee protection is aimed to protect both students and the integrity of Mangere Bridge School
Fees will be set in consultation with the Board of Trustees annually.
All fees received from International Students will be specifically coded within the school accounts. Funds will not be utilised until service delivery is complete at the end of each term.
Fees are generally non refundable unless extenuating circumstances warrant differently. The Principal will determine extenuating circumstances which may include returning home due to serious illness/injury or returning home due to the death of an immediate family member. Applications for a refund of fees must be made in writing to the Principal.
If a fee refund is approved fees will be refunded less:
An administration charge of $500
Any costs incurred by the school for service delivery such as tuition, resources, and staffing.
No refunds will be made to students who have had their Contract terminated by the school or who becomes a permanent resident after 1st March (any year)
Termination of Contract
Circumstances in which enrolment may be terminated include:
Violation of the Contract
Continual misbehaviour and/or disregard and violation of school rules
Criminal Acts
The school being unable to provide for the students needs
Poor attendance and truancy
The school not being advised if there is a change of Contract details
The Immigration Department will be informed if the Contract is terminated.
Policies/procedure regarding International Students can be accessed via school docs via school docs. Login details below
