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International Fees

What will it cost to study full time at Liston College?


TUITION FEES - Annual


Both Tuition and Administration fees must be paid and receipted before a Student Visa can be issued by Immigration NZ

This Tuition fee covers school teaching facilities and course costs (see below for all inclusions and exclusions)


$17,000²

ADMINISTRATION - Annual


Non-refundable; includes Catholic Schools’ Attendance Dues and Government Levy

Covers costs related to enrolment and general administration, and the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

$2,500²

TOTAL ANNUAL FEE COST


This fee must be paid before a Student Visa can be issued by Immigration NZ

$19,500



Potential Expenses


Allowance for School Uniform (Long term students must arrive with NZ funds to purchase school uniform and sports uniform items as required, including regulation shoes. Allow minimum NZ$ 650)** If studying for one Term or less, students must wear their formal uniform from their home-country school

$650  

External Examination Fees ³ (may apply to Years 10-13 e.g. CAA, NCEA credits, UE, Scholarship exams)

$3853 

Insurance estimate  Proof of comprehensive cover is required (can be arranged by our school; an accurate quote will be given on application according to actual days)

$650

Allowance for VISA renewal ¹ In cases where there is no agent to do so, school may assist student with renewing their Visa for the following year – done online once in NZ (This fee is set by Immigration NZ and will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of enrolment).

 $7501  

ACCOMMODATION - School organised Home Stay


Placement Fee5 - once only upon enrollment

$500

Weekly Fee 

$400

ACCOMMODATION – With a Designated Caregiver⁶


Designated Care fees apply where students live with an approved family member instead of school Homestay

Annual fee for pastoral communication and accommodation checking

$1500

PERSONAL


    • All travel arrangements to and from Auckland are the responsibility of the student; discuss airport transfers with the school
    • Travel by bus or train to and from school, plus weekends and holidays, is a student expense
    • Student must bring an electronic learning device (e.g. laptop), unlocked to work in NZ
    • For safety, student must have a mobile phone number that works in NZ; while NZ law prohibits students from using phones during lesson time, student must carry this phone at all times, loaded with credit loaded and charged battery, so that school and homestay can contact student in an emergency
  • Discretionary spending / pocket money is the responsibility of the student’s family – long term students should open a NZ bank account with EFTPOS card


REFUNDS


Please note that once a student has started at Liston College, refunds can only be made in exceptional circumstances as per the School Policy on Withdrawal and Refund of Fees, as well as the Code of Practice.  Please read the School's Policy on the Withdrawal and Refund of Fees - see below

NOTES

1 An ANNUAL FEE if the school applies for a VISA on behalf of the student. A Student Visa will be issued for the same period of time as the Tuition Fees have been paid for.

2 Paid in full, even when a student is enrolled for only part of an academic year.

3 Payable where a student is at Level 1 - 3 NCEA. This covers assessment costs (Internal and External Examinations). This fee is set by NZQA.

4 A condition of enrollment and issuance of a VISA, is proof of a comprehensive Insurance cover. This must be paid for the same period as the VISA is issued for. For the first year, there maybe an additional cost. Insurance can be arranged through the school, if required. 

5 Paid upon enrollment. If a student moves home stays this fee is payable each time. 

6 Designated Caregiver means a close relative designated in writing by a parent or legal guardian of an international student. An annual fee.

7 These costs are as at September 2024. These will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of enrollment.

 Click here to download a copy of our fees

Medical and Travel Insurance

Liston College is able to arrange Medical and Travel insurance for all international students with Allianz. This is a student policy approved by the NZ Government for the protection of international students while studying and living in New Zealand.

If using an alternative insurance policy, a copy of the policy and fee receipt must be sighted and checked by Liston College in advance to enable the student to enroll at the school. The policy must be fully comprehensive and include cover for travel, medical and fee protection.




What do the Tuition fees include?

  • Tuition / additional subject support where available
  • Textbooks and ‘Starter Pack’ stationery requirements
  • Additional tuition in English language and academic skills during school hours
  • Support from Deans, Careers and Tertiary Advisor, school medical and wellbeing staff who will help with any personal problems students may have.
  • Use of all College facilities.

What is not included in the tuition fees

  • Insurance
  • Purchase of School Uniform
  • Homestay costs (including Placement and or Designated Care fees)
  • Premier sports fees (e.g. National Affiliation Fees)
  • Travel costs to and from school by train or bus
  • NZQA Examination Fees
  • Visa application Fees
  • Pocket money, Holiday excursions, Personal requirements
  • Overnight camps/ some out-of-school events/ senior Ball

School Fees Refund policy:

Click here for a copy of the Policy

Click here for a copy of the Fees Refund Application form