International Students
Overview
Education & International Students at Wellpark College
New Zealand's British-based, high quality education system is internationally recognised. Thousands of international students choose to study in Auckland, for its inspiring surroundings and its rich multi-cultural society.
Wellpark College offers International Students a warm welcome and invites them to experience the supportive environment and gain comprehensive, officially recognised education in natural therapies.
In 2008, we enrolled students from all around the world, including the UK, Ireland, Norway, Germany, Holland, Italy, Iraq, UAE, United States, Japan, China, Korea, India, Thailand, Fiji, Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Pastoral Care
Your wellbeing is of importance to us. International student interests and pastoral care are overseen by the International Student Liaison Officer.
Accommodation
There is a wide variety of accommodation available within walking distance of the College. The ‘Accommodation Available’ listings on the College notice board and website provide students with details of properties for rent in the local area with students or like-minded people.
You can expect to pay:
- $150-$180 per week for a room in a shared house
- $210-$250 per week for homestay accommodation
- $250-$350 per week for a small self-contained apartment
Wellpark College only provides listings of accommodation available in the local area and not an accommodation service. Similarly, the College does not assess for suitability any accommodation promoted on the College website or notice boards.
For more information and guidance on accommodation, please contact the International Student Liaison Officer.
Application for Study
Contact Wellpark’s International Student Liaison by email, telephone or post to receive an enrolment form with additional course information, complete the enrolment form and return it to the College.
Fee payment for international students is different from that of New Zealand residents.
All fees are charged in New Zealand dollars.
For assistance with international money transfers, please contact the College.
To ensure enough time for the processing of student visas, applications must be made at least 4-6 week before the beginning of the course.
All international students must have an interview with the Head of Faculty or Senior Tutor prior to being accepted on the course. This can be via telephone or face-to-face.
English Competency
For the Certificate of Massage, Diploma of Yoga, Certificate of Aromatherapy and Diploma of Aromatherapy, students from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to have an overall bandscore of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent..
All other Wellpark courses, with the exception of the Bachelor of Naturopathy, require IELTS 6.0 (academic) overall bandscore or a TOEFL score of 550 overall, or a computer based TOEFL score of 213 overall or equivalent scores from other recognised English language qualification.
Students applying for a Bachelor of Naturopathy whose first language is neither English nor Maori shall provide IELTS results (academic) with a minimum band score of 6.5 overall and not less than 6 in each band or evidence of a comparable level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Code of Practice
Wellpark College of Natural Therapies 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. There is a copy of the summary of the Code in your Orientation Package.
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.
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.
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, however you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs.
Further information can be viewed on the ACC website.
Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. Before being accepted onto Wellpark College courses, you must have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment in New Zealand while you are studying. You are also strongly recommended to take out insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand.
Attendance and Progress
Wellpark College will monitor your attendance and academic results to check that you are attending regularly and are making satisfactory progress with your studies.
Change of address, type of accommodation and other contact details
You are required to advise the International Student Liaison at the College if you change your address, type of accommodation or other contact details, such as landline or mobile phone number.
Other useful information
A support folder is available for international students containing information about life in New Zealand and general services within the community. It is located in the library.
New Zealand
Internationally, New Zealand is seen as an inspirational vanguard in the world of natural healing, and recognised globally as having some of the world’s most respected natural healers, most innovative natural health manufacturers and a unique physical landscape and culture that embraces mind/body thinking; free from the strictures of much of the rest of the world.
Even 10 years ago, New Zealand studies showed 74% of households used natural health products – and that was long before the new millennium boom in all things green, natural and chemical free.
New Zealand is an “Eden-like” country with spectacular landscapes; vast mountain ranges, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. These landscapes are so special they have been internationally recognised by UNESCO as irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. More than ten percent of New Zealand carries World Heritage status.
There are no genetically modified (GM) crops or other products in New Zealand for commercial production.
New Zealand is a nuclear-free zone, this is not symbolic but enshrined in the nation's legislation. New Zealand was the first Western-allied nation to legislate towards a nuclear free zone, effectively renouncing the nuclear deterrent.
New Zealand is the youngest country on earth - the last major landmass to be discovered. It has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both our Maori and European heritage. Comparable in size to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million - making it one of the world's least crowded countries.
Though a diverse and multicultural people, there are many qualities, including friendliness, individuality, invention and self-reliance that you will find in most New Zealanders.
Auckland 'The City of Sails'
Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most cosmopolitan city, home to 1.3 million people. It is vibrant, blending European, South Pacific and Asian cultures with an indigenous Maori heritage.
Auckland’s abundant natural beauty is diverse; from the islands of the Hauraki Gulf to the pohutukawa-lined golden shores of the Pacific to the black sands of the Tasman sea. Ancient rainforests cover the Waitakere Ranges, and the cones of the city’s 48 dormant volcanoes provide unique city parks. Sparkling waters surround the isthmas upon which Auckland has grown providing a playground for sailing, parasailing, surfing, fishing, dolphin and whale watching.
Auckland is blessed with a sunny climate with average daytime temperatures ranging between 14C and 24C.
The business district, Sky Tower, museums, art galleries, Viaduct Harbour (base of the America's Cup), fabulous shops, movie theatres, performing arts venues, world class restaurants, cafés and bars are all to be found in central Auckland.
All of this goes to earn Auckland a lifestyle that is ranked amongst the highest in the world.