Application Process

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Application And Enrolment Process for International Students
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Step 1

Contact us and let us know what course you are interested in by:

Step 2

We'll send you a reply and the information you have requested, together with an Application pack.

Step 3

You'll need to send back to us:

  • completed Application Form
  • proof of ID (copy of passport or birth certificate)
  • academic records
  • evidence of English requirement (for students from non-English backgrounds)
  • the application fee

Step 4

We'll send you a confirmation of your application, a receipt and an Offer of Place. 

You'll have to now apply for your Student Visa with the nearest local NZ Immigration branch in your country. Please go to http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ for details.

You'll need to provide the Offer of Place to Immigration with your Student Visa application. 

We'll also send an Enrolment Form and other necessary documents to finalise the enrolment process.

Step 5

Complete the Enrolment Form and send it back with confirmation of the course you want to study, plus full course fees.

Step 6

Once everything is in place, we'll send you your receipt and a Confirmation of Placement so that you can send them to NZ Immigration to process your Student Visa application. 

We'll also send out course information, timetables and other relevant details before you come to NZ.

Policy on Acceptance of Applications

In general, the College will accept applications from students who meet the entry criteria in order of application.  The College reserves the right to decline applications in order to ensure that class-size objectives are met.  The College may also give preference to students applying from certain countries or situations in order to ensure a wide mix of cultures and backgrounds. 

Please refer to our PROSPECTUS for entry requirements of your selected programme.

Enrolment

Part of the enrolment process is an entry English language and literacy test for students with non-English speaking backgrounds and for NZ students who have not achieved 8 credits at NCEA level 1 English or equivalent.  The purpose of this test is to confirm that all students have the required English level for their chosen course of study and to highlight any special needs for extra literacy support.  Overseas applicants needing to establish English language competency before making visa and travel arrangements should notify the Registrar.  English language tests can be administered overseas under the supervision of a suitable person.

Credit Transfer And Recognition Of Prior Learning

Credit Transfers

Credit transfer is the application of credit(s) gained from another qualification at another educational institution towards a qualification at Phlair International College. 

Credit transfer recognizes some or all of the student's previous formal learning for the purposes of another qualification.

Application procedures:

  1. In order to apply for a credit transfer, a student must be enrolled in the programme or qualification for which credit transfer is being sought.
  2. Obtain an Application for Credit Transfer form from the Course Coordinator.
  3. Seek assistance concerning completion of the form from the Course Coordinator.
  4. Submit the completed form to the Registrar or Programme Director, together with the appropriate fee.
  5. Provide the original statement of attainment (official Transcript) to support the application as well as information about the previous qualification.
  6. Seek advice from the Programme Director regarding credit transfers

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the awarding of credit(s) towards a qualification at Phlair International College, following formal appraisal of prior learning from life experience, work experience, informal and/or formal education or training.  A student may not need to complete all of a program if he or she already possesses some of the skills and/or knowledge taught in the programme. 

Application procedures:

  1. In order to apply for RPL, a student must be enrolled in the programme or qualification for which RPL is being sought.
  2. Students should provide full documentation to support the application. This may include details of previous experience and materials to support the claim (e.g., references, samples of work, certificates).
  3. Students are invited to seek advice from the Programme Director regarding Credit transfers.
  4. Student may have to attend an RPL interview where tutors will discuss the student's previous experience to see if it matches the outcomes of the course, or complete a test to confirm that the student's skill and knowledge match the outcomes of the course.

A successful application for Credit Transfer, or RPL could mean:

  • Students complete their course(s) or qualification(s) earlier than expected.
  • Students study only subjects that are new and challenging.
  • A reduced course load.
  • Reduced course costs (e.g., text books).