International Students
The College is a signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (see www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international for a copy of the Code, or request one from the Registrar). We welcome international students, who must be 18 years or older with competency in English to a minimum of IELTS Academic Level 6 or TOEFL Level 550.
If you are wishing to apply to study at South Pacific College of Natural Therapies you must submit the following documentation to the Registrar at the College:
- Completed enrolment form
- Proof of English language standard
- Proof of financial stability and the resources to meet all the costs of study, accommodation and personal needs for the full duration of the course.
- Any other information that may be material to the assessment of this application.
- Pay a deposit of $500.
Click on this link to download and print an enrolment form
Acceptance Letter
Once accepted, the College will provide you with a letter of acceptance confirming your entry. At this point you must pay for a full year of tuition by cash, cheque, or direct credit.
Offer of Place
Once your tuition fees have been received by the College, a formal "Offer of Place" will be sent to you. When you receive this offer you must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) to obtain a student visa. This is your responsibility. See the NZIS website for details (www.immigration.govt.nz).
In order to be accepted for study at South Pacific College of Natural Therapies, you must provide all the information listed above and meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme of study as given in the Guidelines for International Students.
Failure to meet SPCNT entry requirements or provide any of the information required will result in the application being declined.
Commencing Students
Before you commence studies you must have:
- Completed all enrolment documentation.
- Paid the full tuition fees for a year of study.
- Provided proof to the College of a student visa from the New Zealand Immigration Service.
- Provided proof to the College of current medical and travel insurance.
(Fees are inclusive of GST)
The tuition costs for overseas students are higher than for New Zealand students because Government financial assistance is not available to the College for international students.
Note that tuition fees do not include textbooks and course related materials or equipment. Full-time students should allow about $800 per semester for textbooks, equipment, student ID cards, transfer credits etc.
Refund Policy
- If a student withdraws before the academic programme begins then they will receive a refund of all tuition fees paid.
- If a student decides to withdraw after the academic year has begun they must complete a Withdrawal Form and provide any supporting documentation to the Deputy Principal.
- A refund of tuition fees paid less costs, which will not exceed 10% of the total fees paid or $500 whichever is the lesser, will be made to any student who withdraws and applies in writing to the Deputy Principal within 2 weeks (14 calendar days) of the commencement of a semester.
Other Costs
The cost of living in New Zealand is cheaper than in many European countries, USA and Japan.
Here are some examples of what you might expect to pay in New Zealand dollars:
- A fast food meal $5 - $20.
- A can of cola $1.50.
- A coffee in a café $4-5.
- A Thai, Chinese or Malaysian meal in a café $8 - $20.
- A hair cut $20-$40 (men) $30-$130 (women).
- Ticket to the movies $9-$18.
- Medical and Travel Insurance $450-$700 per annum
- Accommodation $90-$350 per week