We welcome all International Students
Mt Albert Primary welcomes enrolments from international students,
Enrolments are accepted for a minimum period of 4 weeks, with a preference of 3 months.
With our diverse community and tailored support of English Language learning, we have a lot to offer to students from overseas.
International students have access to all the facilities and programmes available to mainstream students.
We aim to make your application process as smooth as possible. Please click on the links below for documents and information. If you have any questions, email our friendly team at reception@maps.school.nz and someone will be in touch to help you.
To enrol as an international student
For the online application you will require:
A copy of the student’s birth certificate
A copy of child’s immunisation certificate
Completed International Student Application Form
Visa for student and the accompanying parent (child must stay with parent)
Passport for the student and the accompanying parent
Students Immunisation records
Proof of insurance for travel and stay while in New Zealand
As a signatory to the Code of Practise for the Pastoral Care of International Students, Mt Albert Primary School welcomes International Students into our high-standard learning programmes.
All international students must live with a parent in New Zealand to study at Mt Albert Primary School.
Documents
Please refer to the checklist below for a complete list of all documents required.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completed International Student Application Form
Birth Certificate for the student from relevant country of birth
Visa for student and the accompanying parent (child must stay with parent)
Passport for the student and the accompanying parent
Students Immunisation records
Proof of insurance for travel and stay while in New Zealand
Once all paperwork has been submitted to the school, you will receive an offer of place and invoice.
Visa Information
Term Dates
2024 Term Dates
Term 2: Monday 29 April – Friday 5 July
Anzac Day (25/4) School Closed
School Re-opens Friday 26 April
Teacher Only Day (24/5) School Closed
School Re-opens Monday 27 May
Monarch's Birthday (3/6) School Closed
School Re-opens Tuesday 4 June
Term 3: Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September
Term 4: Monday 14 October – Friday 13 December
Labour Day (28/10) School Closed
School Re-opens Tuesday 29 October
Fee Price Increase 2024
In term 4 of 2024, we will be changing School Fee Pricing for all International Fees to $400.00 per week.
International Student Fees
Our international student tuition fees are as follows (incl GST) Short term/weekly $300.00. By term - 10 weeks at $300.00 per week $3,000.
This does not include the cost of the school uniform (approximately $300 per annum), we also have a second-hand uniform shop.
Stationery (approximately $40 per annum), or educational and sporting trips outside of school (e.g. camps).
More information on the uniform is available on the school website under Information.
Code of Practice
Mt Albert Primary is a signatory to the The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (The Code).
You can view copies of the Code in English, Korean and Japanese.
For copies in other languages and/or to find out more information about the Code, please visit their website here: NZ Code of Practice