International Students

Welcome!

Kelburn Normal School is a community that reflects and celebrates the diverse beliefs and backgrounds of the individuals that make up our school community. We appreciate the opportunity to have International Students as members of our school community and recognise the richness that students from other countries add to our understanding of the world.

We offer International Students not only an excellent education, but also an opportunity to become a member of our school family. We are pleased to be able to offer International Students the opportunity to study in a caring, academic environment.

Kelburn Normal School has been offering excellent education to primary students for over 90 years - an old state primary school by New Zealand standards.

We have an outstanding academic record and are considered one of the top schools in Wellington. We offer our students quality facilities, excellent teaching staff and a wide range of extra curricular activities.

Education at Kelburn Normal is broad-based and information on the curriculum can be found on our curriculum page. In addition to the curriculum, students have many opportunities to pursue many other interests including different sport codes; a wide range of performing arts interests (voice, instrumental and composition); drama and dance.

We accept only limited numbers of International Students at any time. In this way we believe that we are able to offer our international students the additional support they may require, including the ‘New Zealand experience’ that many students say is a reason they have chosen to study abroad. We also offer an opportunity for some International students to live for a short time (4-6 weeks) in the home of a Kelburn Normal School family.

For more information on Kelburn Normal School and any updates to this information please contact the Principal directly with any further enquiries you may have.

International Student Enrolment Information

How to enrol at Kelburn Normal School

Please read the Enrolment information. Complete the application form (translated into English). Please send as much information as possible. Click here for a copy of the enrolment form. English Language Entry Requirements

International students who do not have English as their first language are welcome to enrol at Kelburn Normal School. International students are placed in mainstream classes, alongside New Zealand students. Their learning is supported by a specialist English language teacher who provides extra English tuition. The New Zealand school year is divided into 4 terms, starting the beginning of February and finishing mid December.

Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

Kelburn Normal School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from the school or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation/ForProvidersOfInternationalEducation/CodeofPracticeforInternationalStudents/SummaryCodeOfPractice.asp

Health and Travel Insurance

School fees do not include medical costs. International students must have appropriate and current health and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand and for travel to and from New Zealand. Students must provide evidence of their medical and travel insurance. A record of the type of cover the student has will be recorded on entry and kept by the school.

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 http://www.acc.co.nz

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