All students are required to have a current student visa to be enrolled at South Wellington Intermediate School. For more information about visa and permit requirements, visit the New Zealand Immigration website.
In accordance with the New Zealand Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice 2021, South Wellington Intermediate requires that all long-term (studying for one term or more) international students live with their parent/s or a legal guardian.
International students are not eligible for publicly funded health services while in New Zealand, except in cases where a student may meet eligibility criteria in another category. If they do not meet the eligibility criteria for one of those categories and receive medical treatment during their visit, they will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Detailed information about eligibility for publicly funded health services in New Zealand is available on the Ministry of Health website .
International students must have comprehensive medical and travel insurance for the duration of their time studying in New Zealand, as documented in the New Zealand Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice 2021. There are a number of New Zealand based companies that can assist with appropriate policies, including Uni-Care.
Everyone in New Zealand is covered by the Accident Compensation Corporation’s (ACC) no-fault scheme if they’re injured in an accident. This includes children, beneficiaries and students. It doesn’t matter if they’re working, unemployed or retired. It also includes visitors to New Zealand.
The cover ACC provides helps pay for the costs of your recovery and may include payment towards treatment, help at home and work, and income support. However, you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. More information is available on the ACC website.