Rathkeale College - International Students

Rathkeale College is proud of it's tradition of educating students from all over the world. We have a well established academic and pastoral care programme for all  International Students. This includes students from Japan, Thailand, Korea, China, Taiwan.

Usually there are between 15 and 25 international students residing and studying at Rathkeale College. The majority of these students are from Asia including Thailand, Korea, Japan and China but occasionally we are very fortunate to be able to welcome students from Europe. Students integrate quickly into school life and often develop close friendships with the local boys which have resulted in reciprocal visits.

Rathkeale College offers its International Students the opportunity to attend the Senior College on the Rathkeale site in Yr 12 and 13.

In addition to accommodating a number of International Students, Rathkeale also values it relationship with Yachio Shoin College from Japan.  Regular visits allow for the further integration of students from overseas with their Rathkeale counterparts.

Rathkeale College 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 http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.

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"

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 http://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 http://www.acc.co.nz.

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE: International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.