New Zealand is a relatively small country with a population of approximately 3.7 million people. Located in the south west of the Pacific Ocean, the unique country contains a diverse range of landscapes and climatic conditions extending throughout two major islands, the North Island and the South Island, and a third, smaller island, Stewart Island. The choppy Cook Strait divides the North and South Islands.

Many people are drawn to Auckland's world renowned attractions, which lure visitors from around the globe. Sky City is a multi-faceted complex encircling entertainment venues such as the Sky Tower (the Southern Hemisphere's tallest tower), Auckland's thrilling Casino and a delightful 700 seat theatre. Gift shops, fabulous restaurants and bars, a conference centre and the Sky City's famous hotel complete the complex. The Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and New Zealand's only theme park, Rainbow's End, provide interesting entertainment, as do the wide array of adventure activities.

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Homestay Accommodation

Active Institute’s homestay service is an excellent way of experiencing the New Zealand way of life and culture. You will become part of a New Zealand family that ensures you will hear and use English in a home environment. You will be picked up from the airport and taken directly to your homestay family.

Your homestay family provides you with:

• Your own furnished room
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week
• Free transportation to school every morning
• Free transportation from school every afternoon
• Opportunities to improve your English speaking and listening skills through communicating with the host family
• Access to laundry and kitchen facilities

Cost: NZ$200 per person per week
A one time real estate fee of NZ$200 will apply.

Please note: Students under the age of 18 years must remain in homestay accommodation for their entire enrolment period unless prior arrangement has been made by a parent or appointed guardian.

Rental Accommodation

Renting or flatting is another option. You may like to rent a flat by yourself or share a house or apartment with one or more persons. This option includes houses, flats or apartments.

We recommend that students do not organise private accommodation until they have settled in NZ and are familiar with their new environment. Rental accommodation can be found through a Real Estate Agent or through local newspapers.

Approximate cost: NZ$110 to NZ$150 per person per week.
(Other costs may include: Electricity, Telephone Rental, Food and Transport)

Active Institute is a Signatory to The Code of Practice

Active Institute 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 www.minedu.govt.nz

Fee Protection Policy

To ensure that funds from international students are accounted for separately and in such a way that individual student contributions can be protected and monitored, all international fees shall be paid into the school’s trust account for ‘Foreign Fees’, and drawn down at intervals of one term in arrears throughout the academic year. Active Institute has set up an independently managed Trust Account for the protection of international students’ tuition fees during their study at our institute.

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 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 www.acc.co.nz

Health and Travel Insurance

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

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.