International Fees

International Fees for 2013/2014

For students who are not residents of New Zealand, the Tuition Fees are NZ$30,000 including GST. All tuition fees are due to be paid prior to applying for a Student Visa.  A registration fee of NZ$150.00 will also apply.

Student Levy

Included in the fee of  NZ$30,000.00:
The Student Services Levy is NZ$335 for International students, and covers IT, film and tape stock, telephone and photocopying of class materials.

Equipment Bond

Included in the fee of  NZ$30,000.00:
In addition to the Tuition Fees and the Student Services Levy, all students must pay an equipment bond which is refundable at the end of the year if there is no damage to, or loss of, equipment. This bond is currently set at NZ$200.00.

Insurance Fee

Not included in the fee of  NZ$30,000.00:
Under the Code of Practice international students must have current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. This Fee is currently set at $608.02

Associated Costs

Students should also allow about NZ$600 for associated course costs, especially for transport, catering and art department materials on productions. There are no compulsory textbook or material costs. There are no examination fees, nor are there any compulsory stationery costs. Students may wish to purchase a video camera or a computer, however, these are not compulsory and the school provides this equipment for the use of students.

The Public Trust

The New Zealand Government requires all private training establishments registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), to have some form of protection for fees paid to them in advance.

Fee Protect is a student fee trust account which ensures you receive a refund of the fees (or portion of fees) you pay to a training provider if the provider is unable to complete the course, for example due to closure, insolvency or loss of NZQA accreditation.

Fee Protect means the last thing you will need to worry about is what happens to your fees.

For more information please visit: http://www.publictrust.co.nz/fee-protect/information-for-students