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Welcome to Richmond School - a successful, innovative co-educational primary school.

Within our warm friendly environment, you will have opportunities to make positive progress in all areas of academic, cultural, sporting and personal growth.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Tim Brenton
PRINCIPAL

Enrolment Procedure:

Step 1: Complete the following enrolment forms
- Application for Enrolment
- Application for travel and medical insurance

Return to Richmond School, Cambridge Street, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand or Fax: 0064-3-544 0960.

Provide:
· A recent school report
· A letter in English introducing yourself, written by you with-out assistance
· Any other relevant certificates, national examination results, character references

Step 2: If your application is successful you will receive by letter:
· Invoice for fees with detail of payment procedures
· An "Offer of Place" form

Step 3: Apply for your Student Visa from your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission.

Step 4: When we have received your fees, you will be forwarded:
· A receipt for fees
· A "Letter of Acceptance"

Step 5: Inform the school of your arrival dates.

Richmond School is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Recruitment, Welfare and Support of International Students.

Dear Enquirer

A. Fees

(i) Tuition Fee
Our year 2003 Course Tuition Fee is NZ$8000.00

This covers the student's tuition fee, administration expenses, school fee and course related expense as listed below:
- All stationery
- Loan of Text Books
- Richmond School's English language support programme
- Camp fees (where applicable)
- Costs relating to excursions

Full payment of the course tuition fee is required upon acceptance of enrolment.

One Term Tuition Fee $2000
Insurance $196

$2196

Two Terms Tuition Fee $4000
Insurance $343

$4343

Three Terms Tuition Fee $6000
Insurance $484

$6484

Four Terms Tuition Fee $8000
Insurance $615

$8615
Government levy $ 600

Total $9265

Please note that the government levy of $600 is per student per year. This cost can also be paid on a pro rota basis for periods of less than 1 year on a term by term basis.

Please note: These fees are subject to annual review.

Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless they are:
· A resident or citizen of Australia
· A national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand or
· The holder of a temporary permit which is valid for two years or more.
· If you do not belong to one of these special categories and you receive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. We strongly recommend that you have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment in New Zealand for the duration of your stay in New Zealand. We also strongly recommend that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand.

B. Fees Protection Policy

Rationale
The Board of Trustees undertakes to hold enough funds in reserve, and these will be available to refund the unspent portion of fees if the course is cancelled.

C. Immigration Requirements
Where a student has been accepted to study at Richmond School, and upon receipt of
fees, an Offer of Place Form will be sent to enable a Student Visa to be obtained. 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 - http://www.immiqration.govt.nz

D. Richmond Primary School Expectations
When considering an enrolment it is very important that families read the following information carefully in the Enrolment Package:
· Expected Playground Behaviour at Richmond School
· Behaviour Management (in the school's prospectus)

International Students enrolloing at Richmond Primary School must live with a parent or parents or a Designated Caregiver.

Both parents and prospective students must be clear as to Richmond School's expectations before signing the enrolment forms.

E. Failure to Meet Expectations

When an International Student fails to meet these expectations a number of steps will be taken to help correct the problems. This will involve our Principal talking to the student. Parents will be kept fully informed of any situation causing concern and should feel free to contact the Principal at any time.

If, after a series of warnings, a student's behaviour or attitude is still unacceptable they will follow the exclusion and suspension procedures as outlined in the Education Act.

In addition, where a decision is made to exclude a student and this necessitates a return home, the following procedures will be followed -

1. The agent/caregivers/parents of the international student will be notified of the matters causing concern.

2. A decision will be made as to whether the student should be given permission to enrol with an alternative school in New Zealand.

3. The Principal's decision can be referred to the Board of Trustees where the student has been suspended.

4. The student has the right to attend the hearing and to be represented as provided for in the 1989 Education Act.

Please note:

If "Special Needs" become apparent, parents are responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by the school.

The school also reserves the right to terminate tuition should we receive false or misleading information of any kind at enrolment (e.g. there is no mention of Special Needs on the enrolment form when in fact the child has Special Needs).

F. Refunds

1. To be eligible for a refund an application must be made in writing to the Board of
Trustees by the parent or legal guardian stating clearly the reason for withdrawal of the student.

2. If the withdrawal is made prior to the student coming to New Zealand a full refund shall be made less $550.00 administration fee.

3. There will be no refund if a request to withdraw is made after the student has reached the mid point of his/her programme of study in New Zealand except in the following circumstances - serious illness of the student or of hislher close family.

In determining any refund the Board of Trustees will take into consideration the special circumstances of the withdrawing student and -
The costs to the school in providing tuition
Costs incurred in employing staff and providing facilities
Payments made to the New Zealand Government

No refund will be made to any student who-
Transfers to another school or educational institution
Is asked to leave because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or violation of the contract with the school.

G. General
Programme Director of International Students Mr Tim Brenton.

Students should arrive in New Zealand before school opens and leave for their home country at the completion of their course.

Richmond School is a signatory to 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 this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.qovt.nz

An orientation programme to assist students' adjustment to a New Zealand school is held during their first week at school.

Uniform Costs:
Richmond School does not have a school uniform.

If you have any further enquires please feel free to contact us by letter, telephone, fax, email: school@richmond-nn.school.nz or visit our website at www.nelson.planet.org.nz/~richmond

Yours faithfully

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Tim Brenton
PRINCIPAL