Berkley Normal Middle School .::. International Students

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International Students
At Berkley we are proud of the opportunities we provide for our International Students. We welcome the diversity that different cultures bring to our school. We offer a positive, safe and friendly learning environment. Students are based in a home room programme where the focus is on high quality learning and high achievement. Our home room curriculum areas are Numeracy (Mathematics), Literacy, Science and Social Studies. We also provide Materials Technology, Food Technology, ICT, Drama, Dance, Music and Physical and Health Education. All International students have the opportunity to participate in our specialised ELL classes.

Berkley Normal Middle School is a Signatory to the NZ Code of Practice for the pastoral care of international students as published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of this code are available from the Ministry of Education website.

Berkley Normal Middle School is a registered member of Waikato Education International (WEI).

Please contact Mrs Sandra Woods at our school office on 64 7 856 6537 or email office@berkley.school.nz if you need further assistance or information.

Enrolment Procedures and Forms
Fees
Uniform
Medical and Travel Insurance
International Education Policy
International Student Policy
International Refund Policy
Our ELL students in action

Enrolment Procedures and Forms

The following documents along with the fee must be presented to the school office when enrolling:

Passport with permit or visitor's visa; and
Travel and Medical Insurance policy

In addition the following forms must be downloaded, completed and signed by the parent or caregiver:

Enrolment Form for 2011 or 2012 school year; and
Application for International Students; and
Indemnity Document

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Fees

Tuition Fees Cost (incl GST)

One Full year NZ$10,000

One Half Year

NZ$5,000

Short Term
NZ$350 per week

* Please note Long term students: An agents fee may apply

If the full year tuition is paid Stationery is included.
These prices are subject to change. Please contact the school office for final costings.

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Uniform

The basic uniform requirements

1 x boys shorts/girl culottes
2 x short sleeved polo shirts
1 x polar fleece

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Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. A copy of this policy is to be presented upon enrolment.

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International Education Policy

Rationale:
In preparation for a global economy and cosmopolitan New Zealand, students learning and developing together provides an appropriate school environment that facilitates a smooth walk into the future.

International Education Goals:

To promote an exciting and dynamic teaching and learning environment for all students.
To prepare students to take their place in an internationally integrated world.
To develop an international education perspective for all stakeholders (students, staff, parents and caregivers and the wider community).
To diversify its sources of income to provide resources and facilities for all students.

Objectives:

To promote an exciting and dynamic teaching and learning environment for all students.
Provide programmes appropriate to the learning needs, abilities and stages of development of its international students and provide programmes which develop an understanding of the contribution other cultures have made to our accumulated knowledge and understanding of the world
Provide appropriate English for speakers of other languages (ELL) programmes
Employ trained, qualified and registered staff, to work on ELL programmes and recruit subject teachers with ELL qualifications and support staff members wishing to gain ELL qualifications
Promote language learning throughout the school and provide a balance of Asian, European, Pacific languages
Provide appropriate facilities and resources for all staff and students
Foster the maintenance of student's first language/s and culture
Provide programmes which foster an understanding of people, their migrations and which explore issues and solutions to issues that may arise out of cultural difference
To develop an international education perspective for all stakeholders (students, staff, parents and caregivers and the wider community).

Promote and maintain:

Activities designed to recognise and celebrate cultural difference within the school e.g. clubs, concerts, international days
Peer support and buddy systems within the school environment
Opportunities for international students to gain knowledge and appreciation of New Zealand life and culture
Specific relationships with schools in other parts of the world
Co-operation with other schools and organisations undertaking similar programmes both informally and, where appropriate, through formal partnerships. Relationships with international groups within the wider community to provide advice and mentoring and support to international students. Involvement of the local community in the international education partnership
An annual staff professional development programme for all staff, including strategies for working effectively with students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
To diversify its sources of income to provide resources and facilities for all students
Establish effective annual Business and Operating Plans for its international student business
Ensure that fee paying students are the primary beneficiaries of the revenue their enrolments generate
Apply any surplus from international student fees to improve facilities and resources for all students