International College of Auckland has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the code are available on request from ICA or from the NZQA website. The Code is also available in different languages.
For more information, please refer to:
The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code Of Practice 2021
Guidelines for the Pastoral Care Support of Tertiary and International Students
ICA has committed to adhering to the 2021 Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice, which outlines a framework to ensure the wellbeing and safety of both domestic and international students. The code emphasizes that fostering an environment conducive to learning and wellbeing is a collective responsibility shared by tertiary providers, students, families, and the broader community.
For more information about the Code, visit: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/tertiary-and-international-learners-code
How can I obtain a copy of the code?
– pastoral-care-code-of-practice-2021-english.pdf (nzqa.govt.nz)
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Overview – Know the Code (youtube.com)
Know the Code – for international learners (youtube.com)
Know the code – for International Learners: Enrolments & Contracts (youtube.com)
Self-Review and Attestation of the Code of Practice:
What does self-review mean?
This continuous process involves assessing ICA College’s performance against the standards set by the Code. The goal is to pinpoint strengths and areas needing improvement, enabling us to make meaningful and effective enhancements to our systems and practices.
What does attestation involve?
Each year, ICA College submits a declaration to NZQA confirming that a self-review of the learners’ wellbeing and safety practices under the Code has been completed.
You can access the Executive Summary for Self-Review 2024 at: Click Here
All international students are required to obtain a valid visa to be able to enter and study in New Zealand. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a valid student permit through the duration of their study programme at ICA. Please ensure that a transit visa is held for stop-overs in countries on the way to New Zealand when required. Passengers without the necessary visa may be prevented from continuing their journey. Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration website.
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand. However, students may still be liable for all other medical and related cost. For more information, please visit the ACC website.
Medical and Travel Insurance is compulsory for international students studying in New Zealand. The insurance needs to be in place from the time the students leave their home country to their return home.
Students over 18 years old may choose their own accommodation. However, should they wish to ask for assistance in organising a homestay accommodation, they should indicate this on the registration form or inform one of ICA’s Marketing staff at least 10 working days prior to arrival in New Zealand. If problem arises with the arranged accommodation, the ICA Marketing staff is available daily during normal office hours. In case of an emergency, please contact the principal.
