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ACG English School

Intensive General English Intensive IELTS Preparation

Entry Dates: ...... Every Monday Entry Dates: ...... 2010: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 September 2011: 5 January, 29 March, 21 June, 13 September

Course Length: ...... 2 to 48 weeks 2012: 4 January, 27 March, 19 June, 11 September 2013: 7 January, 3 April, 25 June, 17 September

Hours of Tuition: ...... 24 hours per week Course Length: ...... 12 weeks (one cycle)

Entry Requirement: .. Minimum age 12 Hours of Tuition: .....24 hours per week

Entry Requirement: ...Successful completion of ACG English School’s Intermediate level, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Tuition Fee: Intensive General English (24 hours/week) ...... 2010 NZ $395 per week

Intensive IELTS Preparation (24 hours/week) ...... 2010 NZ $395 per week

2010 Cycle Dates 2011 Cycle Dates 2012 Cycle Dates 2013 Cycle Dates Cycle 1 5 January - 25 March Cycle 1 5 January - 24 March Cycle 1 4 January - 22 March Cycle 1 7 January - 28 March Cycle 2 30 March - 17 June Cycle 2 29 March - 16 June Cycle 2 27 March - 14 June Cycle 2 3 April - 20 June Cycle 3 22 June - 9 September Cycle 3 21 June - 8 September Cycle 3 19 June - 6 September Cycle 3 25 June - 12 September Cycle 4 14 September - 2 December Cycle 4 13 September - 1 December Cycle 4 11 September- 29 November Cycle 4 17 September - 5 December Cycle 5 6 December - 31 December Cycle 5 5 December - 30 December Cycle 5 3 December - 28 December Cycle 5 9 December - 31 December ACG English School is closed on the Friday and Monday at the end of each cycle and on the following dates: 2010: 1-4 January, 1 February, 2011: 1-4 January, 31 January, 2012: 1-4 January, 30 January, 2013: 1-4 January, 28 January, 6 February, 2-6 April, 25 April, 6 February, 22-25 April, 6 June, 6 February, 6-10 April, 25 April, 6 February, 29 March - 2 April, 25 April, 7 June, 25 October, 25-28 December 24 October, 25-27 December 4 June, 22 October, 25-28 December 3 June, 28 October, 25-27 December

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Delivered by ACG New Zealand International College

Tuition Fee: Certificate in Foundation Studies (fast-track: 8/9 months - IELTS 5.5) ...... 2010 NZ $19,600

2010 Starting Dates: 2011 Starting Dates 2012 Starting Dates 2013 Starting Dates Monday 11 October (fast-track) Monday 24 January (standard & extended) Monday 23 January (standard & extended) Monday 21 January (standard & extended) Monday 7 February (post-foundation) Tuesday 7 February (post-foundation) Monday 4 February (post-foundation) Monday 2 May (fast-track) Monday 23 April (fast-track) Monday 6 May (fast-track) Monday 18 July (standard, extended Monday 16 July (standard, extended Monday 22 July (standard, extended & post-foundation) & post-foundation) & post-foundation) Monday 10 October (fast-track) Monday 15 October (fast-track) Monday 14 October (fast-track) The starting dates above are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required.

AUT International Foundation Certificate Delivered by ACG Norton College

Tuition Fee: International Foundation Certificate (standard: 2 trimesters - IELTS 5.5) ...... 2010 NZ $15,200

(extended: 3 trimesters - IELTS 5.0) ...... 2010 NZ $21,900

(extended: 4 trimesters - IELTS 4.5) ...... 2010 NZ $28,400

Post-Foundation Programme (1 trimester) ...... 2010 NZ $7,600

Courses start every trimester 2010 Trimester Dates: 2012 Trimester Dates: Trimester 3 - Tuesday 24 August - Friday 3 December Trimester 1 - Monday 23 January - Friday 4 May (Including a two-week study break 25/9/2010 - 10/10/2010) (Including a two-week study break 6/4/2012 - 22/4/2012) 2011 Trimester Dates: Trimester 2 - Tuesday 8 May - Friday 24 August (Including a three-week study break 23/6/2012 - 15/7/2012) Trimester 1 - Monday 24 January - Friday 15 April Trimester 3 - Monday 27 August - Friday 7 December Trimester 2 - Monday 2 May - Friday 19 August (Including a two-week study break 29/9/2012 - 14/10/2012) (Including a three-week study break 26/6/2011 - 17/7/2011) Trimester 3 - Tuesday 23 August - Friday 2 December 2013 Trimester Dates: (Including a two-week study break 24/9/2011 - 9/10/2011) Trimester 1 - Monday 21 January - Friday 19 April Trimester 2 - Monday 6 May - Friday 23 August (Including a three-week study break 29/6/2013 - 21/7/2013) Trimester 3 - Monday 26 August - Friday 6 December (Including a two-week study break 28/9/2013 - 13/10/2013) The starting dates above are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required.

PAGE 2 Edition 3, May 2010. Junior and Senior School Programmes

ACG Parnell College Primary School Years 1 to 6 - academic education for students aged 5 to 10 ACG Parnell College ACG Parnell College Years 7 to 13 (Forms 1 to 7) - academic education for students aged 11 and over*

Tuition Fee per year: Years 1 to 6 ...... 2010 NZ $16,000 Years 7 to 13 ...... 2010 NZ $19,000 Term Commencement Dates (including orientation) Students may apply for entry at any time. 2010: Term 1 Monday 25 January 2011: Term 1 Monday 24 January 2012: Term 1 Monday 23 January 2013: Term 1 Monday 21 January Term 2 Monday 19 April Term 2 Monday 2 May Term 2 Monday 23 April Term 2 Monday 6 May Term 3 Monday 19 July Term 3 Monday 1 August Term 3 Monday 16 July Term 3 Monday 29 July Term 4 Monday 11 October Term 4 Tuesday 25 October Term 4 Monday 15 October Term 4 Monday 14 October The starting dates above are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required. *Students in Year 9 to Year 13 will be offered places at ACG New Zealand International College, delivered by ACG Parnell College.

ACG Strathallan School Years 1 to 6 - academic education for students aged 5 to 10 ACG Strathallan ACG Strathallan College Years 7 to 13 (Forms 1 to 7) - academic education for students aged 11 and over

ACG Sunderland School Years 1 to 6 - academic education for students aged 5 to 10 ACG Sunderland ACG Sunderland College Years 7 to 13 (Forms 1 to 7) - academic education for students aged 11 and over

Tuition Fee per year: Years 1 to 6 ...... 2010 NZ $16,000 Years 7 to 13 ...... 2010 NZ $18,500 Term Commencement Dates (including orientation) Students may apply for entry at any time. 2010: Term 1 Thursday 28 January 2011: Term 1 Monday 24 January 2012: Term 1 Monday 23 January 2013: Term 1 Monday 21 January Term 2 Monday 19 April Term 2 Monday 2 May Term 2 Monday 23 April Term 2 Monday 6 May Term 3 Monday 19 July Term 3 Monday 1 August Term 3 Monday 16 July Term 3 Monday 29 July Term 4 Monday 11 October Term 4 Tuesday 25 October Term 4 Monday 15 October Term 4 Monday 14 October The starting dates above are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required.

ACG Senior College Years 11 to 13 (Forms 5 to 7) - academic education for students aged 15 and over

Tuition Fee per year: ...... 2010 NZ $22,000 Term Commencement Dates (including orientation) Students may apply for entry at any time. 2010: Term 1 Monday 25 January 2011: Term 1 Monday 24 January 2012: Term 1 Monday 23 January 2013: Term 1 Monday 21 January Term 2 Monday 19 April Term 2 Monday 2 May Term 2 Monday 23 April Term 2 Monday 6 May Term 3 Monday 19 July Term 3 Monday 1 August Term 3 Monday 16 July Term 3 Monday 29 July Term 4 Monday 11 October Term 4 Tuesday 25 October Term 4 Monday 15 October Term 4 Monday 14 October The starting dates above are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required.

Term Dates for ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan, ACG Sunderland and ACG Senior College

2010: Term 1 Wednesday 27 January - 2011: Term 1 Monday 24 January - 2012: Term 1 Monday 23 January - 2013: Term 1 Monday 21 January - Thursday 1 April Friday 15 April Thursday 5 April Friday 19 April Term 2 Monday 19 April - Term 2 Monday 2 May - Term 2 Monday 23 April - Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 25 June 2 Friday 8 July Friday 22 June Friday 5 July Term 3 Monday 19 July 3 - Term 3 Monday 1 August - Term 3 Monday 16 July - Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 24 September Friday 7 October Friday 28 September Friday 27 September Term 4 Monday 11 October - Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Term 4 Monday 15 October - Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 2 December 4 Friday 2 December Wednesday 5 December Friday 6 December

Please note: some 2010 Term Dates Public Holidays in Auckland 2010 to 2013 are different for ACG Sunderland: ACG Sunderland School 2 3 2010: 1-4 January, 2011: 1-4 January, 2012: 1-4 January, 2013: 1-4 January, 28 January, Friday 2 July Monday 26 July 4 Friday 10 December 1 February, 6 February, 31 January, 6 February, 30 January, 6 February, 6 February, 29 March - 2 April, ACG Sunderland College 2-5 April, 25 April, 7 June, 22-25 April, 6 June, 6-10 April, 25 April, 4 June, 25 April, 3 June, 28 October, 2 Friday 2 July 3 Monday 26 July 25 October, 25-28 December 24 October, 25-27 December 22 October, 25-27 December 25-27 December 4 Tuesday 7 December

Edition 3, May 2010. PAGE 3

You may apply for one or more programmes, for example, Programme Selection Intensive General English and The University of Auckland 2 Certificate in Foundation Studies

Family Name AUT International Foundation Certificate (tick one box) Foundation Focus ■ Business & Mathematics ■ Electronics & Engineering ■ Science Given Names ■ Standard ■ Extended ■ Extended ■ Post-Foundation 2 trimesters IELTS 5.5 3 trimesters IELTS 5.0 4 trimesters IELTS 4.5 1 trimester Proposed Start Date ACG English School Intensive General English 2010 ■ 24 August 2011 ■ 24 January ■ 2 May ■ 23 August No of 2012 ■ 23 January ■ 8 May ■ 27 August 2013 ■ 21 January ■ 6 May ■ 26 August Start Date / / End Date / / weeks dd mm yyyy dd mm yyyy At the time of application I intend to study the following degree: Intensive IELTS Preparation ACG Parnell College Proposed Start Date: / / Proposed 2010 14 September Start Date: Proposed Entry Level: dd mm yyyy 2011 5 January 29 March 21 June 13 September 2012 4 January 27 March 19 June 11 September ■ Year 1 ■ Year 2 ■ Year 3 ■ Year 4 ■ Year 5 ■ Year 6 ■ Year 7

2013 7 January 3 April 25 June 17 September ■ Year 8 ■ Year 9* ■ Year 10* ■ Year 11* ■ Year 12* ■ Year 13* Please indicate your level of English: *Students in Year 9 to Year 13 will be offered places at ACG New Zealand International College, delivered by ACG Parnell College. Elementary Pre-intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced ACG Strathallan Proposed Start Date: / /

Proposed Entry Level: dd mm yyyy The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies ■ Year 1 ■ Year 2 ■ Year 3 ■ Year 4 ■ Year 5 ■ Year 6 ■ Year 7 Standard 1 year - IELTS 5.0 Extended 18 months - IELTS 4.5 ■ Year 8 ■ Year 9 ■ Year 10 ■ Year 11 ■ Year 12 ■ Year 13 Fast-track 8/9 months - IELTS 5.5 Post-Foundation Programme (6 months) Proposed Start Date: ACG Sunderland Proposed Start Date: / / 2010 11 October (fast-track) Proposed Entry Level: dd mm yyyy 2011 24 January 2 May (fast-track) 18 July 10 October (fast-track) ■ Year 1 ■ Year 2 ■ Year 3 ■ Year 4 ■ Year 5 ■ Year 6 ■ Year 7 23 January 23 April (fast-track) 16 July 15 October (fast-track) 2012 ■ Year 8 ■ Year 9 ■ Year 10 ■ Year 11 ■ Year 12 ■ Year 13* 2013 21 January 6 May (fast-track) 22 July 14 October (fast-track) *Year 13 is offered at ACG Sunderland College from 2011 At the time of application I intend to study the following degree: ACG Senior College Proposed Start Date: / / dd mm yyyy Fees Calculation Proposed Entry Level: ■ Year 11 ■ Year 12 ■ Year 13

ACG English School ...... Weekly Tuition Fee NZ$395 x ______weeks = ______NZ$ The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (fast track) ...... Tuition Fee NZ$19,600 NZ$ ______AUT International Foundation Certificate (standard) ...... Tuition Fee NZ$15,200 NZ$ ______AUT International Foundation Certificate (extended - 3 trimesters) ...... Tuition Fee NZ$21,900 NZ$ ______AUT International Foundation Certificate (extended - 4 trimesters) ...... Tuition Fees NZ$28,400 Post-Foundation Programme NZ$7,600 NZ$ ______ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan (Years 7 to 13) ...... Annual Tuition Fee NZ$19,000 NZ$ ______ACG Sunderland (Years 7 to 13) ...... Annual Tuition Fee NZ$18,500 NZ$ ______ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan & ACG Sunderland (Years 1 to 6) ...... Annual Tuition Fee NZ$16,000 NZ$ ______ACG Senior College (Years 11 to 13) ...... Annual Tuition Fee NZ$22,000 NZ$ ______

Sub Total NZ$ ______

New Zealand Government Export Education Levy - Calculated as 0.45% of subtotal ...... NZ$ ______

Registration Fee ...... NZ$200 (payable once only, non-refundable) NZ$200 Accommodation Placement Fee ...... NZ$200 (payable once only, non-refundable) NZ$ ______Student Care Plus (optional) ...... NZ$5,000 per year NZ$ ______Weekly Homestay Accommodation Fee (students under 15 years)...... ACG Homestay NZ$260 NZ$ ______Weekly Homestay Accommodation Fee (students under 18 years) ...... ACG Homestay NZ$235 ACG Homestay Plus NZ$275 x _____ weeks = NZ$ ______Weekly Homestay Accommodation Fee (students 18 years and over) ...... ACG Homestay NZ$220 ACG Homestay Plus NZ$260 x _____ weeks = NZ$ ______Student Hostel ...... NZ$305 per week x _____ weeks = NZ$ ______Student Apartment Fee (self catering) (students 18 yrs and over) ...... Single room NZ$225 per week x _____ weeks = NZ$ ______Medical and Travel Insurance ...... NZ$456 one year NZ$ ______Airport Greet & Transfer Fee (optional)(one way) ...... NZ$105 NZ$ ______Payment Total Acceptance of Terms (The application form must be signed by a parent or guardian when the student is under 20 years of age). Enclosed Payment Due ______

Declaration: I/We declare that the information I/We have disclosed to the School/College all information related to the education or well-being of the student information about the student which it creates, or receives provided in this enrolment application is true and correct. related to past disciplinary measures (including any concerned both before and after the student’s admission. in the course of the student’s enrolment with the School/ suspension or expulsion) and/or any special learning and/ College, including course results and personal information I/We agree to abide by the Contract of Enrolment. I/We hereby authorise the School/College to release, or or behavioural needs. make available through electronic or other means, to the relating to the student’s well being. I/We note and accept that the School/College* has arranged I/We agree that the student concerned will board with student and the parents and/or guardians of the student any to protect student fees by entering into an agreement with one of the School/College’s approved homestay families or the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust. stay at Student Hostel while enrolled at the School/College I/We wish that the student fees be held in Trust with the (applies to students aged under 18 years). Signature of New Zealand International College Charitable Trust to Student Date / / protect the student fees. I/We agree to advise the School/College immediately should dd mm yyyy the student’s Disciplinary Record (as disclosed at the Signature of I/We agree that I/we will sign the request for payment interview) change to the intent that the student’s answers schedule for the draw down of funds from the New Zealand then to questions about his/her disciplinary record would Parent/Legal International College Charitable Trust and any subsequent now be different. (Applicable to students who undergo an Guardian Date / / payment schedules as the case may be. interview as part of the enrolment process). dd mm yyyy

Fill out form, detach, and fax to 64-9-377 7125. Or scan email [email protected] I/We agree that the School/College may contact the I/We agree to the use (including disclosure) of student As at May 2010, every attempt was made to present accurate information in this application form. student’s current/previous school in order to obtain or verify information by the Staff of the School/College and the ACG reserves the right to change without notice programmes, terms and conditions both before and after students’ information relating directly to this enrolment. parent/student appointed representative for any purpose admission. For the most up to date fees and course information, please refer to our website www.acgedu.com * School refers to either ACG English School, ACG Strathallan School or ACG Sunderland School. College refers to either ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan College, ACG Sunderland College, ACG Senior College, ACG New Zealand International College or ACG Norton College.

Payment of fees for international students should be made: Payable in NZ Dollars to: Or in US Dollars to: Or by credit card Academic Colleges Group – International Centre Account Name: New Zealand International Account Name: New Zealand International ACG accepts payments by American PO Box 6199, Wellesley St, Auckland 1141, New Zealand College Charitable Trust College Charitable Trust Express, Visa or Mastercard. Please note Telephone 64-9-307 5399, Facsimile 64-9-377 7125 Account No: 03-0104-0954562-00 Account No: 331116-USD-3740-01 that payments by credit card attract an Email: [email protected] Swift Code: WPACNZ2W Swift Code: WPACNZ2W additional fee of 2.5 percent. Please contact Website: www.acgedu.com Bank: Westpac, 79 Queen St Bank: Westpac, Mid-City Branch, [email protected] to obtain a credit Auckland, New Zealand Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand card payment form.

Edition 3, May 2010. PAGE 5 Fill out form, detach, and fax to 64-9-377 7125. Or scan and email to [email protected] for students18years&over for students18years&over for students15to17years Student IDNumber Do youhaveanyotheraccommodationrequirements?(pleaselist) Please listyourinterestsandhobbies osyu eiinrqieayseilcnieain Does yourreligionrequireanyspecialconsideration? Does itrequireregularmedication?Ifyes,pleasedescribe Are youallergictoanimals? Do youobjecttodogsinyourhomestay? If yes,pleasegivedetails Do youobjecttocatsinyourhomestay? * * For studentsunder18years ofage,theweeklyfeeincludesa$15perweekchargefor students ofanyonenationalityinthehomeat atime. the students’exclusiveuse.HomestayPlusfamilies accommodatenomorethantwointernational breakfast, lunchanddinnerSaturday, Sundayandpublicholidays.Italsoincludes abathroomfor Includes accommodation,laundryandmeals: breakfastanddinnerMondaytoFriday for studentsunder18years Homestay PlusFee breakfast, lunchanddinnerSaturday, Sundayandpublicholidays. Includes accommodation,laundryandmeals:breakfastdinnerMondaytoFriday for studentsunder15yearsofage ACG HomestayFee (for thefirstaccommodationplacement) Accommodation PlacementFee Fees andotherservices intr fPrn/ea urin Date: Signature ofParent/Legal Guardian: Signature ofthe Student: Student Information Type ofaccommodationselected Proposed accommodationstartdate Do yousufferfromanymedicalcondition? If flightdetailsarenotavailableatthetimeofapplication,pleaseprovidewhenconfirmed. Which typeofHomestayAccommodationarrangementdoyouprefer? Flight Details:DateofArrival Do youwishtobemetbyarepresentativeofACGattheairport,andtransferredyouraccommodation? Airport GreetingandTransfer Service aiyNm GivenNames Family Name Date of Birth / / Date ofBirth/ compliance servicesperformedbytheNewZealand InternationalCollegeCharitableTrust.

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Independent accommodationarrangements Live withmyparentswhileenrolledatACG Homestay Student Hostel Student Apartments Accommodation Selection dd mmyyyy

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Yes Yes (Studentsaged18yearsandolder. Parentalconsentisrequiredforstudentsundertheageof20) (A Designated CaregiverFormmustbecompletedandsignedbytheparent/sonceanOfferofPlacehasbeenreceived)

Time ofArrival No No

Yes Yes End date All homestayfeesarelistedperweek.Extradayswillbechargedat1/7(oneseventh)oftheweeklyrate.

$220 $260 $235 $275 $260

No Ifyes,pleasedescribe No Ifyes,pleaselist dd mmyyyy per week per week per week* per week* per week* / / / /

$200 Male with theprogrammeselectionform Please returnwhencompletedtogether

Flight Number Flight Depending onapartment complex Airport GreetingandTransfer toAccommodation • Rate dependsonroomtypeavailable • (Student HostelandStudentApartments) Other Fees breakfast, lunchanddinnerSaturday, Sundayandpublicholidays. Includes accommodationandthefollowingmeals:breakfastdinnerMondaytoFriday and Student Hostel for students18years&over Student Apartments and amattressprotector) Duvet Set exclusive offood) Security Bond provided thattheaccommodationisleftinan acceptablecondition. The abovesecuritybondisrefundablewhenastudentleavestheaccommodation, Female

Total Number ofWeeks Do you require any special food? Do yourequireanyspecialfood? If yes,pleaselistthefoodyoucannoteat If yes,pleaselistwhatspecialfood Is thereanyfoodyoucannoteat? Do yousmoke? A StudentHostel Fill insectionbelow (includesaduvet,duvetcover, 2pillows ...... (Equivalent tofourweeksaccommodationfees ......

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Edition 3, May 2010. No No / / / / /

$105

$305 $225 $500-$900

(one way) per week per week $120 PAGE 6 How to complete this application form

1. Read the information on all pages carefully. Select the Please note that the declaration at the bottom of page 5 course or course combination best suited to you. must be signed by yourself and a parent (if you are under the age of 20 at the time of completing the application). 2. Complete the application form on pages 4, 5 and 6. Please complete all spaces and boxes to ensure prompt 3. Send the 3-page application form and your most recent processing of your application. Calculate the total cost of school report to ACG by email (scanned), fax or mail. your courses, accommodation and additional fees. Please note that weekly accommodation fees vary depending on the accommodation category selected.

• Send the 3-page application form • Send all fees (registration, tuition, accommodation • Send a copy of your most placement, accommodation, Action recent school report medical insurance and airport by • Send a copy of your passport greeting & transfer fees)* • Send any documentation • Send enrolment acceptance • Apply for student visa* Student confirming you have met form • Inform ACG of arrival the English Language • Send subject requests flight details 1requirements 3 5 PROCEDURES APPLICATION ENROLMENT COMPLETION

• Receive application • Issue receipt, confirmation • Arrange accommodation • Review application letter and accommodation and send accommodation Action guarantee (for visa details • Email letter of offer and application) by schedule of fees • Await student arrival • Airport greeting and ACG 264 transfer to accommodation Please send your application to: ACADEMIC COLLEGES GROUP International Centre, PO Box 6199, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, New Zealand Or apply in person at: ACG CITY CAMPUS 345 Queen Street, Auckland City Tel: 64-9-307 5399. Fax: 64-9-377 7125. Email: [email protected]

Or apply online www.acgedu.com Follow the simple step by step instructions

* Students from certain countries, such as India, China, Vietnam, Russia and Turkey, should not send fees until a Visa Approval in Principle has been obtained from Immigration New Zealand.

PAGE 7 Edition 3, May 2010. Other Fees All fees are listed in New Zealand dollars.

Additional Fees for ACG English School Accommodation Fees

Workbooks approx $65; Core & Module coursebooks - a deposit of $100 ($80 Please refer to the Accommodation Selection Form on page 6. refundable). Students who are promoted to a higher level should expect to buy Under 18 Accommodation Guarantee and Services Fee ...... $500 per year additional workbooks, and to exchange their coursebooks at the cost of $10 per book. The Under 18 Accommodation Guarantee and Services Fee is charged per year or at $10 per student per week when a student under the age of 18 lives with a homestay provider or designated person arranged by the parent/s, student or their Additional Fees for The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation representative. This fee is charged to enable the arranged accommodation to be Studies and AUT International Foundation Certificate checked and to enable Code of Practice requirements to be met. In situations where ACG has not arranged the accommodation the Accommodation Placement Fee of Text books & course materials ...... $300 per year $200.00 will not be charged. Subject examination fees:

(The University of Auckland only) ...... $200 - $250 depending on subjects taken Change of Homestay Fee ...... $50 per change Subject course fees (approx. costs), optional subjects: The Change of Homestay Fee will only apply when a student makes a request to

Design (AUT) ...... $250 change homestay when the reasons provided are deemed unacceptable and/or for a

(The University of Auckland) ...... $450 - $750 student who frequently changes homestay. The fee is charged at the discretion of the

Drawing (AUT) ...... $150 Academic Registrar.

IELTS examination fee ...... $345 optional for some programmes Airport Greeting and Transfer Fee Additional Fees for ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan School and $105 one way College, ACG Sunderland School and College and ACG Senior College

Text books ...... $200 - $600 per year Medical and Travel Insurance Subject examination fees (Years 10 to 13) . . . . . $50 - $650 depending on subjects taken $456 one year Uniform (Years 1 to 13) ...... $300 - $600* Students are required to have comprehensive private medical and travel School Transport ...... $25 - $80 per week insurance in New Zealand while studying at ACG’s Schools and Colleges. Subject course fees (approx. costs), optional subjects: ACG will arrange comprehensive insurance cover for students. Painting ...... $400 - $480

Design ...... $450 - $750 Printmaking (ACG Senior College only) ...... $480 Living Expenses Photography (ACG Senior College only) ...... $480 (A manual 35mm SLR camera is also required) Students require a weekly allowance to cover transport, personal expenses and extra-curricular activities. A weekly allowance of approximately $100 Physical Education Year 11 ...... $50 should be made for these expenses. Physical Education Years 12 & 13 ...... $350

Geography Field Trips ...... $25 - $250 *Years 1-12 ACG Parnell College. ACG Senior College students do not wear a uniform. New Zealand Government Export Education Levy The New Zealand Government has imposed an International Student Levy on Administration Fees (payable once only, non-refundable) tuition and course related fees. As at October 2005 the levy was set at 0.45% of the compulsory tuition fees. Please refer to Fees Calculation, page 5. Registration Fee ...... $200

Accommodation Placement Fee ...... $200 Goods and Services Tax

Student Care Plus All fees are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable. This is a New Zealand government tax payable on the An optional support and supervision service offered by professional staff members supply of goods and services. of ACG ...... $5,000 per year For more information about Student Care Plus, please refer to the ACG International Student Prospectus.

English Language Entry Requirements

Students whose first language is not English and who do not complete an AUT University Academic English Course before entering any school, college or university International Foundation Certificate (standard 2 trimesters) ...... IELTS 5.5* or equivalent foundation studies programme offered by ACG, must first demonstrate a International Foundation Certificate (extended 3 trimesters) ...... IELTS 5.0* or equivalent high level of English proficiency. The following minimum English entry International Foundation Certificate (extended 4 trimesters) ...... IELTS 4.5* or equivalent standards apply: ACG Parnell College , ACG Strathallan College and ACG Sunderland College ACG English School: Intensive IELTS Preparation Years 7-10 ...... IELTS 4.5* or equivalent Successful completion of ACG English School’s Years 11-13 ...... IELTS 5.0* or equivalent Intermediate level ...... IELTS 5.5 or equivalent ACG Senior College The University of Auckland Years 11-13 ...... IELTS 5.5* or equivalent Certificate in Foundation Studies (standard 1 year) ...... IELTS 5.0* or equivalent Certificate in Foundation Studies (fast-track 8/9 months) . . . IELTS 5.5* or equivalent Certificate in Foundation Studies (extended 18 months) . . . . . IELTS 4.5* or equivalent

*For specific band requirements, please refer to our website. The ACG English Language Test (ACGELT), is available for students who have not completed an IELTS or TOEFL Examination. Please contact ACG for more details.

PAGE 8 Edition 3, May 2010. Unaccompanied international students are Contract of Enrolment accepted into ACG Schools/Colleges from ACG English School, ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan, ACG Sunderland, ACG Senior College Year 7. Younger international students may apply if accompanied and supervised by a and ACG New Zealand International College (delivering the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies) parent or a court appointed legal guardian.

Enrolment is subject to availability of places within the School/College*. If the School/College reserves a place for a student and offers enrolment, then subject to payment, this Contract of Enrolment is binding as a contract on the School/College and the applicant(s). * School refers to either ACG English School, ACG Strathallan School or ACG Sunderland School. College refers to either ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan College, ACG Sunderland College, ACG Senior College or ACG New Zealand International College.

Payment Policy which have been paid or incurred by the School/College or other representatives. Where the School/ College refunds the tuition fees, the student’s representative/student’s agent fees will be deducted from Payment of Fees the refund. The cost of any additional services that were completed prior to withdrawal will also need to be retained • All fees must be deposited into the Trust Account of New Zealand International College Charitable Trust in full prior to course commencement • Accommodation fee refunds will be made after a student ceases Homestay or hostel accommodation following deduction of any fees or expenses owing in respect of accommodation and on release of ACG • Places are not guaranteed until the tuition fees have been deposited in full from any guarantee it has given to Immigration New Zealand • No student shall continue to be enrolled unless the appropriate tuition fees have been deposited • Living expenses held when a student leaves ACG will be refunded at that time • Up to 15% of Tuition Fees include pre arrival services such as interpreting and translation, assistance with formalities relating to immigration procedures, travel to, and accommodation in New Zealand No Refunds • All Funds received will be held in Trust with the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust as • The School/College will not refund the tuition fees of any student whose Offer of Place is withdrawn stakeholder to protect student fees. Fees will be released by the New Zealand International College through the supplying of incorrect and / or fraudulent documentation, from a period beginning 4 weeks Charitable Trust according to payment dates and amounts as notified from time to time by the School/ prior to course commencement College upon the services being rendered • The School/College will not refund the tuition fees of any student who is removed from the College roll • Payments may be made to the US Dollar bank account OR the New Zealand Dollar bank account or by through non attendance and / or is expelled by the School/College Board cash/bank cheque. Bank drafts and telegraphic transfers or cheques should be to the credit of the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust Account. The student’s name and identification number Payment of Refunds must be entered on the document and quoted by the remitting bank • Refunds will be made by bank draft / telegraphic transfer in New Zealand Dollars or foreign currency • When payments are made by telegraphic transfer, the bank charges are debited to the student equivalent at the time of the refund • On receipt of payment in US Dollars, the student is credited with the actual Bank Buy Rate on the day • The bank draft / telegraphic transfer will be made out to the student and sent to the student’s home the funds are received into the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust Account, less any bank charges. Any exchange gain is held on behalf of the student and is credited towards future tuition country address, unless other arrangements have been approved by the Academic Registrar and accommodation fees Student Accommodation • Payments by ACG approved credit cards will attract an additional fee of 2.5 percent. Payments must be arranged using the ACG Credit Card Payment Form International students under the age of 18 are required to board with homestay families approved by International Students who obtain Permanent Resident Status the School/College or stay at Student Hostel for the duration of their study. Exceptions are only made for students who are staying with close family relatives who reside in Auckland year round. Any such • International students in School Programmes, who have deposited an annual tuition fee in advance and arrangement must meet with the approval of the Academic Registrar. subsequently obtain permanent residency and provide evidence of their new status to the Academic Registrar prior to the Ministry of Education 1st March return, may apply for a refund of the difference in The minimum length of student accommodation normally provided by the School/College is four weeks. fees. The refund will be calculated for Terms 2 to 4 in cases where permanent residency is obtained after Transport to and from the School/College is not included. Please note that a minimum advance payment course commencement and before the end of February of 24 weeks student accommodation is normally required for long term students. Advance payments of • For students of ACG English School and The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies the up to 40 weeks may be applicable to students from certain countries, as per visa regulations issued by Permanent Resident Tuition Fee is the same as the International Student Fee Immigration New Zealand. Such fees will be held in support of any guarantee ACG has been required to give to Immigration New Zealand. Overpayment of Fees Fees for Homestay or other accommodation paid to ACG will be held by New Zealand International College • Students in their final programme may request a refund of any excess prepaid fees Charitable Trust for the student and released as required for payment of accommodation expenses. • These will be refunded on application, before the end of the course, for students who meet the following criteria: Living Expenses – All tuition fees have been deposited into the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust Money paid to ACG for student living expenses will be held by New Zealand International College account Charitable Trust and released to students at a rate of $1200.00 per month or on such other basis as may be – The student is over 18 years of age agreed between ACG and the student’s guardian (or the student, if the student is over 18). – If staying in a School/College-approved homestay, the student has paid for such accommodation to the end of the Course Infringement of Rules or Laws – If not in a School/College homestay, then from the date the School/College no longer guarantees their accommodation. An Offer of Place may be withdrawn if a student obtains entry through supplying incorrect / fraudulent • In circumstances where the above criteria are not met, students will upon application receive a documentation. refund of excess fees at the end of their final course If a student does not comply with the School/College and Accommodation Rules (as amended from time to time), the School/College reserves the right to suspend or expel the student. Increases of Fees Liability The School/College reserves the right to amend its fees. For the most up to date fees, please refer to our website: www.acgedu.com To the fullest extent permitted by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or otherwise at law or in equity, the School/College shall under no circumstances be liable to the student or the applicant(s) or any other Refund Policy person for direct or indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind arising out of or attributable to any breach by the School/College of its obligations under the Contract of Enrolment, negligence on the part Cancellation / Withdrawal of the School/College or any act or thing done or not done by the School/College and for the purposes of • All notices of cancellation/withdrawal must be made in writing to the Academic Registrar this Contract of Enrolment consequential loss shall include (without limitation), loss of income or profit and – If written notice of cancellation is received between 2 and 5 months prior to course commencement, loss or damage to persons or property. a refund of all tuition fees less a cancellation fee of twenty percent (20%) of the course fee shall apply Obligation by the School/College – If written notice of cancellation is received between 1 and 2 months (30 and 60 days) prior to course commencement, a refund of all tuition fees less a cancellation fee of thirty percent (30%) of the course The School/College undertakes to provide tuition as set down from time to time in the prospectus. fee shall apply The School/College may decline to offer a subject if there are insufficient students wishing to study it or – If written notice of cancellation is received less than 1 month (30 days) prior to course commencement there is no staff member available to teach the course. At times, it may also be necessary to close the roll there will be no refund of tuition fees in a subject if it is deemed to be full by the Board of Directors. – For School’s/Colleges and Programmes other than ACG English School, the published course fee is used when determining the cancellation fee to be imposed. Conditional Acceptance Refunds In the student’s interview (where applicable), there were a series of questions under the heading of: • If the School/College withdraws an Offer of Place, or is unable to provide the course, all tuition fees are “Disciplinary Record”. This Contract of Enrolment is conditional upon the answers given being true fully refundable and, further, upon there being no change to those answers up until the student’s first day at the School/ • Where a conditional offer of place is made and the academic condition is not met, the tuition fees paid College. for the course will be refunded in full • A notice of withdrawal due to exceptional circumstances may be accepted as grounds for a refund Privacy Act of tuition fees. This is subject to the provision of acceptable documentary evidence in support of the application for the refund, and subject to the date the Academic Registrar receives written notice of The information collected by the School/College during the enrolment process and during the period in withdrawal which the student is enrolled at the School/College is intended for use in connection with the education and well-being of the student and may be used by any of the staff of the School/College or consultant to This includes: the School/College in connection with that purpose. The student has right of access to and correction of – Inability to obtain a student visa; the personal information collected by the School/College. – Serious illness or disability of the student; – Death of a student or close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child); Governing Law – Political, civil or natural event that prevents arrival of the student. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of • In the event of a withdrawal from a course/s, the School/College must be reimbursed for any fees, New Zealand.

Edition 3, May 2010. PAGE 9 Contract of Enrolment ACG Norton College (delivering the AUT International Foundation Certificate)

Enrolment is subject to availability of places within the College. If the College reserves a place for a student and offers enrolment, then subject to payment, this Contract of Enrolment is binding as a contract on the College and the applicant(s).

Payment Policy • In the event of a withdrawal from a course/s 8 or more days after course commencement, the College must be reimbursed for any fees, which have been paid or incurred by the College or Payment of Fees other representatives. Where the College refunds the tuition fees, the student’s representative / student’s agent fees will be deducted from the refund. The cost of any additional services that • All fees must be paid in full prior to course commencement were completed prior to withdrawal will also need to be retained • Places are not guaranteed until the tuition fees have been paid in full • Accommodation fee refunds will be made after a student ceases Homestay or hostel • No student shall continue to be enrolled unless the appropriate tuition fees have been paid accommodation following deduction of any fees or expenses owing in respect of accommodation and on release of ACG from any guarantee it has given to Immigration New • Up to 15% of Tuition Fees include pre arrival services such as interpreting and translation, Zealand assistance with formalities relating to immigration procedures, travel to, and accommodation in New Zealand • Living expenses held when a student leaves ACG will be refunded at that time • Payments may be made to the US Dollar bank account OR the New Zealand Dollar bank No Refunds account or by cash/bank cheque. Bank drafts and telegraphic transfers or cheques should be to the credit of the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust Account. The student’s • The College will not refund the tuition fees of any student whose Offer of Place is withdrawn name and identification number must be entered on the document and quoted by the remitting through the supplying of incorrect and / or fraudulent documentation, from a period beginning bank 4 weeks prior to course commencement • When payments are made by telegraphic transfer, the bank charges are debited to the • The College will not refund the tuition fees of any student who is removed from the College roll student through non attendance and / or is expelled by the College Board • On receipt of payment in US Dollars, the student is credited with the actual Bank Buy Rate on Payment of Refunds the day the funds are received into the New Zealand International College Charitable Trust • Refunds will be made by bank draft / telegraphic transfer in New Zealand Dollars or foreign Account, less any bank charges. Any exchange gain is held on behalf of the student and is currency equivalent at the time of the refund credited towards future tuition and accommodation fees • The bank draft / telegraphic transfer will be made out to the student and sent to the student’s • Payments by ACG approved credit cards will attract an additional fee of 2.5 percent. Payments home country address, unless other arrangements have been approved by the Academic must be arranged using the ACG Credit Card Payment Form Registrar • Course related fees from a student whose study plan includes a course at ACG Norton College (AUT International Foundation Certificate) will be transferred to the nominated Trust Account, Student Accommodation where they will be held until the end of the eighth (8th) day of the student’s course, up to which refunds may be made according to the refunds policy stated below International students under the age of 18 are required to board with homestay families approved by the College or stay at Student Hostel for the duration of their study. Exceptions are International Students who obtain Permanent Resident Status only made for students who are staying with close family relatives who reside in Auckland year • For students of ACG Norton College (AUT International Foundation Certificate) the Permanent round. Any such arrangement must meet with the approval of the Academic Registrar. Resident Tuition Fee is the same as the International Student Fee The minimum length of student accommodation normally provided by the College is four weeks. Transport to and from the College is not included. Please note that a minimum advance payment Overpayment of Fees of 24 weeks student accommodation is normally required for long term students. Advance • Students in their final programme may request a refund of any excess prepaid fees payments of up to 40 weeks may be applicable to students from certain countries, as per • These will be refunded on application, before the end of the course, for students who meet the visa regulations issued by Immigration New Zealand. Such fees will be held in support of any following criteria: guarantee ACG has been required to give to Immigration New Zealand. – All tuition fees have been paid Fees for Homestay or other accommodation paid to ACG will be held by New Zealand – The student is over 18 years of age International College Charitable Trust for the student and released as required for payment of accommodation expenses. – If staying in a College-approved homestay, the student has paid for such accommodation to the end of the Course Living Expenses – If not in a College-approved homestay, then from the date the College no longer guarantees their accommodation. Money paid to ACG for student living expenses will be held by New Zealand International • In circumstances where the above criteria are not met, students will upon application College Charitable Trust and released to students at a rate of $1200.00 per month or on such receive a refund of excess fees at the end of their final course other basis as may be agreed between ACG and the student’s guardian (or the student, if the student is over 18). Increases of Fees Infringement of Rules or Laws The College reserves the right to amend its fees. For the most up to date fees, please refer to our website: www.acgedu.com An Offer of Place may be withdrawn if a student obtains entry through supplying incorrect / fraudulent documentation. Refund Policy If a student does not comply with the College and Accommodation Rules (as amended from time to time), the College reserves the right to suspend or expel the student. Cancellation / Withdrawal • All notices of cancellation/withdrawal must be made in writing to the Academic Registrar Liability – If written notice of cancellation is received at least 7 days before course commencement, To the fullest extent permitted by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or otherwise at law or in a refund of all fees is made equity, the College shall under no circumstances be liable to the student or the applicant(s) or – If written notice of cancellation is received after the first 7 days prior to course any other person for direct or indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind arising out commencement and/or within the first 8 days of the course, the School/College may retain of or attributable to any breach by the College of its obligations under the Contract of Enrolment, NZ$500 or 10% of the tuition and course related fees paid, whichever is the lesser amount. negligence on the part of the College or any act or thing done or not done by the College and for Fees are not refundable for cancellation later than 8 days after course commencement. the purposes of this Contract of Enrolment consequential loss shall include (without limitation), – Commencement of the course is inclusive of orientation days, at which attendance is loss of income or profit and loss or damage to persons or property. required. Obligation by the College Refunds • If the College withdraws an Offer of Place, or is unable to provide the course, all tuition fees The College undertakes to provide tuition as set down from time to time in the prospectus. are fully refundable The College may decline to offer a subject if there are insufficient students wishing to study it • Where a conditional offer of place is made and the academic condition is not met, the tuition or there is no staff member available to teach the course. At times, it may also be necessary to fees paid for the course will be refunded in full close the roll in a subject if it is deemed to be full by the Board of Directors. • A notice of withdrawal due to exceptional circumstances may be accepted as grounds for a refund of tuition fees. This is subject to the provision of acceptable documentary evidence Privacy Act in support of the application for the refund, and subject to the date the Academic Registrar The information collected by the College during the enrolment process and during the period in receives written notice of withdrawal which the student is enrolled at the College is intended for use in connection with the education This includes: and well-being of the student and may be used by any of the staff of the College or consultant to – Inability to obtain a student visa; the College in connection with that purpose. The student has right of access to and correction of the personal information collected by the College. – Serious illness or disability of the student; – Death of a student or close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child); Governing Law – Political, civil or natural event that prevents arrival of the student. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.

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