Maungaraki School welcomes children from over 15 different nationalities. Most of these children are in New Zealand permanently or are here with parents who are working in the area.

At any time we would only ever have a small number of International fee-paying students who come to New Zealand to study and to develop their skills in English. They spend part of their week with a specialist English teacher but most of their time is spent in the classroom with children their same age.

International fee-paying children must be at least 10 years of age unless they are living with their parents. Maungaraki School does not arrange accommodation for International Students but is required to inspect all accommodation as part of the "Code of Practice for International Students".

For more detailed information for overseas pupils please read the section below.

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Information for Prospective Students

Maungaraki School is a medium sized primary school for children from ages 5 to 12, established in September, 1967. It is situated just a few minutes from the heart of Lower Hutt City. In April 1999 Maungaraki School opened on the Puketiro School site combining two local schools.  Currently we have eleven classrooms and around 250 children. Children begin school at five years and leave at the end of their twelfth year to then attend a variety of secondary schools in the Lower Hutt area. Predominantly our children attend Hutt Valley High School.

All International Students are placed in a class according to their age. They get help and support from their class teacher as well as a specialist ESOL teacher. International Students in year levels lower than Year 7 will be accepted only if they are staying with immediate family members. Year 7 and 8 students may enrol if they are staying with a Designated Caregiver - this is a family relative or close family friend.  

Please view this website for further information and photographs of the school in action. Full details related to International Students can be found in the International Student Handbook. This can be requested from the school office.

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Maungaraki School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand - Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz

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 http://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://acc.co.nz .

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

N.B. Students must provide evidence of appropriate and current medical and travel insurance. This insurance must cover the full length of time spent in New Zealand. New Zealand Insurance cover will be accepted only. The school will keep a record of the Insurance Policy number and the type of cover provided.

Tuition Fees

$NZ 10,000 per annum or $2500 per Term

Administration Fee

$250 (non-refundable)

Activity Fee

Class Field Trips and activities  $60 per year.
Year 7 and 8 "Education Outside the Classroom Fee" of approximately $240 depending on the activity.

Payment of Fees

All fees need to be paid in advance.

Other Information

Stationery

Students will need to provide their own stationery. Stationery details are available from the office or our school website.

Uniform

There is no set uniform.

For Further Information

Contact the Principal, Carmen Jennings
Phone: 006445697205
Fax: 006445697206
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