International Student Enrolment Procedure

We are delighted that you are considering South Wellington Intermediate for your child’s education. The enrolment process is outlined below to help guide you and your family.

1. Initial Enquiry and Application

Step 1 – Make an enquiry
Families can express their interest in enrolling their child by contacting South Wellington Intermediate directly via email or through an approved education agent.

Step 2 – Submit an application
Click the “Apply Here” button on the Application page to begin the process. Our international enrolments are managed by SIEBA, who will send you an application pack.

You will need to provide:

• A certified copy of the student’s passport or birth certificate,
• The student’s most recent school report,
• If a parent or legal guardian will accompany the student, certified copies of their passport or birth certificate.

Step 3 – Application check and Interview
SIEBA will review your application to ensure all forms are fully completed and signed, and that all required documents have been provided. SIEBA will arrange an interview.

2. Assessment & Offer of Place

Step 1 – School review
South Wellington Intermediate will assess the application based on:

• Availability of places at the relevant year level,
• Class sizes and overall capacity.

Students are placed in a year level according to their date of birth.

Step 2 – Conditional Offer of Place
If a place is available, you will receive:

• A Conditional Offer of Place (including year level, start and end dates, and fees),
• An invoice for administration and tuition fees.

To confirm the place, fees must be paid promptly. If a place is not available, a letter of non-acceptance will be sent.

Step 3 – Formal Offer of Place
Once payment is received, South Wellington Intermediate will issue:

• A Formal Offer of Place,
• A receipt for fees paid.

These documents are required when applying for a visa with Immigration New Zealand.

Step 4 – Visa confirmation
Before the student starts at South Wellington Intermediate, the school must sight and copy the student’s visa.

• Visa dates must cover the full enrolment period
• Visa details must match the student’s (and parent’s, if applicable) passport

CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

Please read these carefully. By applying, you agree to the following:

• South Wellington Intermediate reserves the right to accept or decline any application.
• all tuition and accommodation fees must be paid in advance.
• students under 10 years old must live with a parent or legal guardian.
• students aged 10 and over may live with a parent, legal guardian, or an approved caregiver.
• students studying for less than three months may enter on a visitor visa.
• students studying for more than three months must hold a valid student visa.
• parents accompanying their child must hold an appropriate guardian visa.
• all students must have valid medical and travel insurance for the full duration of their stay (most international students are not eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand).
• any breach of visa conditions will be reported to Immigration New Zealand.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the parent, caregiver, or agent to ensure all documentation is completed so the student can begin school on time.