Student information

Orientation

Before international students begin classes, they attend an orientation programme and meet with the International Staff to discuss their course of study. All new students take an English test to help us with class placement and to determine the best course of study.

Accommodation

Our international students live with local host families who live close to school as this is a great way to learn about New Zealand and improve English. Our Homestay Coordinator will assist with family placement and monitor the student while they are studying at Christchurch Boys’ High School. MetroInfo (Bus link)

Insurance

It is compulsory while studying at Christchurch Boys’ High School for all international students to have suitable insurance cover. Medical, personal property and travel insurance should be carried, for protection from unseen events. The school will arrange this for you with Southern Cross Insurance on request.

Code of Practice

When students come to study in New Zealand, education providers have an important responsibility to ensure that those students are well informed, safe and properly cared for. To support this, the New Zealand government has developed the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016. Christchurch Boys’ High School is a signatory of this Code. More information on this Code of Practice is available at Code of Practice.

Quality Assurance

The Education Review Office (ERO) is a government department whose purpose is to evaluate and report publicly on the education and care of students in schools. You can view the most recent ERO report for Christchurch Boys’ High School

Making a Complaint

We are always happy to talk to you about any concerns that you may have but if you wish to make a complaint and you feel that the school has not listened to you then you can contact the ‘Complaints Officer’ at schoolcode.enquiries@nzqa.govt.nz or write: New Zealand Qualifications Authority, PO BOX 160, Wellington 6140

Make a Complaint
Helping international students resolve complaints with their education provider

If your complaint is in relation to contracts or finance then contact Choosing a dispute resolution scheme (DRS) | Financial Service Providers (companiesoffice.govt.nz)

 

Forms and Documentation

  1. Code   The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice :: NZQA
  2. immigration  Explore and select a visa | Immigration New Zealand
  3. Getting ready to come to New Zealand  Plan your move to New Zealand » NZ Ready (immigration.govt.nz)
  4. Study in New Zealand Study with New Zealand | Study with New Zealand
  5. Student Life in New Zealand Student Life in New Zealand (education-newzealand.org)
  6. Living and working in New Zealand  Live & Work New Zealand (immigration.govt.nz)

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