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Fees, Services and Facilities

Fees

Fees for international students cover the programme fee for study. They also include services to help support your learning, arrival and time in New Zealand.

In addition, you are responsible for:

  • Your accommodation costs while you are in New Zealand
  • Your airfares to and from New Zealand

OUR PROGRAMME FEE INCLUDES

Programme

  • Course Costs
  • Textbook Costs
  • Service Levy
  • ID Card
  • Computer Login
  • Extended Computer Access

Services

  • Health insurance
  • Airport pick ups
  • Accommodation placement
  • Pastoral care

Student Support Services

  • Inclusive education support
  • Peer tutors
  • Translation
  • English tuition
  • Counselling
  • Community connections

Facilities

  • Library
  • Café facilities
  • Water coolers
  • Computer rooms

Services

Insurance

Our insurance provider covers all overseas students enrolled at Aoraki Polytechnic for Travel, Medical Expenses and Personal Effects, as per the requirements of the Code of Practise for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

Airport Pickups

We will arrange friendly, reliable and experienced drivers to meet you at the airport, in either Timaru, Christchurch or Dunedin.

Accommodation Placement

We will present you with two accommodation options that best suit your individual requirements. This is arranged before arrival. For more information about the accommodation selection and placement processes, please see the Accommodation section of this guide.

Facilities

Library

As part of your study you may use and borrow from the Aoraki library. The library supports your information and research needs by providing a wide range of resources including: helping you find resources, catalogue and online database, AV viewing, study areas, computing, printing and photocopying facilities.

Café

The Timaru campus has a centrally located student café, which is a great place to meet other students. Here you can buy food, watch TV, or play games such as table tennis and foosball.

Computer Rooms

Aoraki Polytechnic has computer rooms and computers in the library available to students. Access to computer rooms is controlled by the student ID card.

You will receive some disk storage and a weekly quota of internet access. Use of printers and photocopiers, including colour options, require printing credits that must be prepurchased.

Specialist Facilities

Our vocationally oriented courses include a range of specialist equipment and facilities to ensure students are well prepared for employment. These specialist facilities include:

  • Automotive, electrical, engineering and carpentry facilities for trades classes
  • Commercial kitchens and a restaurant for cookery and service classes
  • A farm with animals and fields for agriculture classes
  • Beauty therapy clinics and hair salons for beauty and hairdressing classes
  • Film, radio, photography and animation studios for media classes