Code of Practice
Code of Practice
WAIHI COLLEGE
Waihi College is a Signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.A summary of the Code can be viewed by clicking on the Links as follows: v.English v.Japanese v.Korean v.Thai v.Arabic v.Chinese
WAIHI COLLEGE
International Student Homestay Policy
All students who study at Waihi College must be homestayed. The school has this as a requirement because it believes it is in the best interests of the students. Academic progress is enhanced when students are continually exposed to the use of the English language and greater study time is available within a homestay environment. It is a safer environment.Homestays are arranged for the student by the Homestay Manager employed by the college. Students must fill out a `Student Profile' prior to their arrival in New Zealand to assist the Homestay Manager in finding a suitable family.
Management of Homestays
The school employs a homestay manager whose job it is to select and monitor homestay carers for international students. The focus is on finding families who will provide a safe physical and emotional environment.
Guidelines
1.All homestay carers will be vetted
2.The homestay manager will make an assessment of the homestay carer's suitability to provide suitable accommodation and appropriate physical and emotional support and guidance
3.The school provides guidelines and support structure for homestay providers through the homestay manager
4.The homestay manager will carry out ongoing monitoring of the homestay families. This involves a physical visit to each student's home at least once a term.
Appendix
1A profile of homestay carers must be produced. This needs to include:
•full names of all residents
•address and contact phone numbers
• occupations
•all information of relevance (description of home, family interests etc)
2All caregivers are provided with copies of policies and guidelines relating to the care of students.
3Information about the homestay family must be provided to the International Director in order for the student's family and agent to be fully informed about arrangements for the student's care.
4Families with religious affiliations must not influence the student/s in their care towards their particular beliefs. (See “Having a Homestay” information sheet)
CODE: Waihi College 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://www.acc.co.nz.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE: International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
