|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|
Student Support Services ACCOMMODATION Students under the age of 18 are required to stay in approved homestay accommodation unless they are living with their parents or a registered caregiver. Students over the age of 18 are also encouraged to stay in homestay accommodation, but there are other options available including flatting, or staying in a hostel, backpackers or even a hotel or motel. Please see "Accommodation options". Homestay: Academy does not subscribe or organize Homestay and the following is intended as a brief guide only. You will stay with a New Zealand family in their home. This provides an opportunity for students to become part of a New Zealand family and to experience a traditional ‘kiwi' lifestyle. You can expect your own bedroom and three meals per day, in an environment that will encourage growth in your English language skills. If you stay in a homestay you don’t have any extra costs – everything is included in your rent. Flatting: You will rent a flat or a house either on your own or with other students. You will have to provide and cook all your own food, clean the flat etc. You will have to pay for your own power and heating costs. Some flats may be furnished, but usually you will have to buy your own furniture too. Hostels: A hostel is a building where many students stay together and share facilities. You may have your own room, or share with a friend, which is cheaper. The rooms are basically furnished and electricity and heating are included in your rent. Shared facilities usually include kitchen, bathroom, TV lounge and laundry. Backpackers: Backpackers are similar to hostels, but expect to share with non-students also. Hotels and Motels: These don’t usually cater for students, so expect to pay high prices. For further information refer to the webpage "Accommodation Options". COUNSELLING Should you have a problem, staff are available for you to receive basic counseling. For situations where a more professional counselor is required, referral to a suitable service will be made. GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT Our staff are available to offer basic support and guidance for student visas, accommodation, bank accounts etc. More in-depth support may be sought from the Citizens Advice Bureau. For Further Information and Support see "Student Handbook"
Courses Start every Monday We are open weekdays, one evening and Saturday mornings. Flexi-Time Self-Paced, Pick-'n-Mix Training. Our Exclusive System allows you to learn at your own pace within your own flexible, time commitments. There is no need to keep pace with other students Set your own schedule; You can create a schedule that lets you accommodate your job, your family and other time commitments. Financial arrangements available or use our Time Payment Plan. WINZ funding may be available - conditions apply. |
|
|
