Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule 2008/2009

Notes:

• All fees include 12.5% NZ Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• All fees are payable in New Zealand dollars
• Fees payable are those in effect on the date of payment
• Materials fees include course notes and compulsory text-books
• Fees are subject to change, please ask the Registrar for details

*New Zealand residents' fees are subsidised by the New Zealand Government via the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
** This course may be fully funded for eligible NZ residents, subject to availability and conditions.

General Information

1. Fees are payable at least one term in advance and each term's fees must be paid within seven days of the commencement of each term.
   Note:  For overseas students, the full programme fees or fees for the first year must be paid prior to obtaining a visa.
2. The fees payable are those quoted on an "Offer of Place". If an Offer of Place was not provided, the fees will be those in effect on the day of payment.
3. Course fees cover all tuition costs.
   Note: Course fees do not include prescribed course guides, textbooks or workbooks, unless specified.  Course fees do not cover transport, accommodation, or food.
   For full-time students, course fees include "NZQA hook-on" costs and a student ID card.  These are not included for part-time students.
4. Where applicable, materials fee are compulsory additional to course fees.
5. Where students participate in fieldwork, costs of transportation will be shared by all the members of the group.
6. All fees for courses costing $500 or more (except for non-refundable application fees) are held by the NZ Public Trust. They are drawn down monthly by the College.
7. International students must purchase medical insurance for the duration of their stay in New Zealand. This can be arranged by the student or by the College on behalf of the student. The cost will be additional to course fees.

Withdrawals and Refunds

We have a refund policy that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority:

1. The Application Fee is non-refundable.
2. A refund of tuition fees will be granted to any student withdrawing from a course of study within the first 8^th days from thecommencement date. The refund will comprise all monies paid, less $500.00 or 10% of the total amount paid, whichever is the greater.
3. In the case of withdrawal or termination after the 8^th day of a course of study, no refund of tuition fees will be granted except in the case of serious illness; an official medical certificate must be provided.
4. For withdrawals from short courses up to and including 4 weeks and 6 days:
   · Withdrawals within the first 2 days of the course, the College is entitled to 50% of full payments made
   · If two days constitutes the full amount of tuition paid, there will be no refund to the student
   For withdrawals from short courses 5 weeks or more, but less than 3 months:
   · Withdrawals within the first 5 days of the course, the College is entitled to up to 25% of the full payments made
5. A student may alter their course of study, provided that the change of course is approved by the Principal or Programme Director.
6. Fees are not transferable to other colleges or students.
7. A student may withdraw from a course of study at any time by advising the Registrar or Principal in writing on a Withdrawal Form of their intention to do so. No refund of fees will be payable to the student.
8. Where a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident receiving student allowances withdraws from a course of study, we are required to notify StudyLink.
9. 9. Where an international student withdraws from their course of study, we are required to notify the NZ Immigration Service.
   *Note: In such instances the NZ Immigration Service usually cancels the student visa.
10. An international student will be required to withdraw from the college if they do not maintain a current student visa. No refund will be made in this instance.

Student Fee Protection

The College has policies implemented to protect students' fees in the unlikely event that the College is unable to continue delivering its programmes.

The Qualifications Authority has accepted the fee protection arrangements provided by Phlair International College.  While all care has been taken in reviewing the arrangements made, to the extent permitted by law, the Authority accepts no liability whether in tort, equity, or otherwise.

Trust Account

All students' fees are held in a trust account until the student has been in attendance for seven days. Our Trust Account is held with the New Zealand Public Trust office. Details of the Public Trust "Fee Protect" can be obtained from the Public Trust website: www.publictrust.co.nz.

Study and accommodation fees paid to the College on behalf of students should be deposited to the Public Trust account at:

Bank:                               Bank of New Zealand
Bank branch name:            North End Branch, Wellington, New Zealand
Bank address:                   100 Lambon Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
Bank account number:        02-0536-0305865-01
Trust number:                    6895719TR01
Bank account name:           Public Trust, Wellington, New Zealand

Trust account deposit forms from the College are already encoded with the relevant information.  For payments made without the official Trust Account deposit form, please ensure that the Trust Account number for Phlair International College (6895719TR01) is clearly written on the deposit form under "description". 

Fees will be drawn from the trust account monthly, in arrears, for the period of study.

Please fax a copy of the deposit form to the Registrar (fax: +64-9-579 5150) soon after the deposit has been made.