International Learners
BE OUR GUEST
Mellons Bay School welcomes enquiries about International Learners.
The availability of places depends on current class sizes.
Kia ora and haere mai- welcome to Mellons Bay School!
At Mellons Bay School, we are committed to providing a rich and engaging education that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. Through the 'Mellons Bay Way' students are encouraged to display our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We have a roll of 450 students and 29 teaching staff.
The school sits at the heart of Howick Village and is a community-based school, which is at the heart of our success. We believe that when schools and families work together, children thrive. We are looking forward to inviting you and your child to be part of this exciting school.
Steve Harper-Travers
Principal
2027 Enrolments Now Open
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2027 Enrolments Now Open ---
Availability of spaces
There may be limited spaces available for fee-paying students and availability will be advised at the time of application.
Contact Us
Helen Bould
Office Manager
International Learner Coordinator
Planning Ahead
Term 1 - Enrolments will be a minimum of 1 Term.
Term 2 and 3 - Shorter term requirements will be two weeks and longer term enrolments are available.
Term 4 - No enrolments for International Learners.
Cost
International Learners are required to pay for their tuition in advance.
The following fees apply:
Acceptance Fee (non refundable) $350.00 - To be paid immediately when you receive email confirmation that a space is available to secure a place in the classroom for the International Learner.
1 Year’s tuition (4 Terms) - $16,000.00
1 Term’s tuition - $4,000.00
Short-term Tuition:
Acceptance fee (non refundable) of $350.00 - To be paid immediately when you receive email confirmation that a space is available to secure a place in the classroom for the International Learner.
$500 per week to be paid in full four weeks prior to arrival.
Refund Policy - Please see Prospectus.
Checklist of application requirements
Passports and Visas sighted
Proof of medical and travel insurance
Proof of legal guardianship
Payment requirements discussed
Prospectus and Enrolment Form
To download an enrolment form click here
To download an prospectus form click here
Course Details
Students are integrated into normal classes and become involved in the day to day learning of that class. Each student will be assessed upon arrival at school as to the level of English tuition required. Pupils will be removed from home classrooms as necessary for extra tuition from our staff that specialise in English tuition. This teacher will also maintain liaison and support with home and has access to other specialised support as needed, e.g. internal grievance procedures. For further information on the NZ Curriculum view the Ministry of Education website here
International Learners are offered extra tuition in English to assist in their integration into the school.
The tuition is delivered by a trained teacher to small groups of students of similar ability. The school rules and expectations of International Learners are the same as for all students.
For further information please contact the school office:
admin@mellonsbay.school.nz or
phone 64 - 9-534 4363.
Visas
Students must have a current student visa before commencing study at Mellons Bay School. The full amount of fees must be received before a student visa can be by New Zealand Immigration. Parents seeking a guardian visa may request a letter of reference from the school to present to the Immigration Department.
Homestay
Mellons Bay School is not allowed to arrange accommodation or homestay families. All fee paying students must either live with parents or a legally appointed guardian. A legally appointed guardian is defined as a person, with the legal right and responsibility to provide for the care of an international student and appointed by a New Zealand or foreign court, or by testament and; usually providing for the care of the student in the student's home country. guardianship information
Uniform
Long Term students are required to wear full uniform whilst they attend Mellons Bay Primary School.
Short Term students are not required to wear our school uniform. view uniform here
Health and Travel Insurance
Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless they are:
A resident or citizen of Australia or
A national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand or
The holder of a temporary permit that 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. We also strongly recommend that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand.
Grievance Procedures
Please refer to the accompanying copy of the Code Summary View Here
