Policies

Code of Practice

To ensure that international students are well informed, safe and properly cared for, the New Zealand Government has developed the Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice. Kingston is a signatory to The Code, which provides a framework for a high standard of service. Copies of The Code are available on request or can be downloaded from the NZQA webpage:
https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Tertiary/TheCode/pastoral-care-code-of-practice-2021-english.

pdf Please refer to your Student Handbook, available via our website, for further information on the Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice.

Immigration Requirements

Students must meet all the requirements of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to study in New Zealand. Full details of the requirements can be viewed at www.immigration.govt.nz

Conditions of Refund

Kingston’s refund policy and the availability of complaints and appeals processes does not remove the right of the student to take Action under New Zealand’s consumers affairs laws.

In the situation of a programme closure or cancellation, the student will receive a full refund. Refunds will be paid in New Zealand dollars directly into a nominated overseas bank account or sent by cheque to your overseas address. The refund will be paid within the four weeks after receiving your written claim or within two weeks of Kingston being unable to meet contract obligations with you.
Kingston adheres to Section 236A of the Education Act 1989 and subsequent amendments. It has an approved Trust Account for Student Fee protection and Student Fee Indemnification (the remaining portion of a student’s) fee at any point of the programme). The Trust Account is sufficient to cover the full amount of student fees and is administered by The Public Trust.

Withdrawals, Refunds, Student Fee Protection and Indemnification

Students who do not complete their enrollment at Kingston must apply in writing to the General Manager of Kingston within the first 10 working days of the programme for a refund of their prepaid tuition fees (less a deduction of 25% of cost already incurred). No refunds are provided after the tenth working day of the programme
International students wishing to withdraw from a programme after 10 working days must apply in writing to the General Manager. There is no fee refund in this case. Kingston is obliged to notify Immigration NZ of the withdrawal.
If a visa is canceled for breach of visa conditions at any time during the duration of the programme, there will be no refund. For more information, please visit www.kiec.ac.nz The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requires that a Private Training Establishment (PTE) such as Kingston has an arrangement in place to protect student fees in the event of a programme closure. Kingston’s Trust Account protects students’ fees should a programme close. Programme closure event s are outside of a student’s control, such as a cancellation of a programme, the withdrawal of either accreditation or programme approval by NZQA.

Kingston’s refund policy and the availability of complaints and appeals processes does not remove the right of the student to take Action under New Zealand’s consumers affairs laws.

In the situation of a programme closure or cancellation, the student will receive a full refund. Refunds will be paid in New Zealand dollars directly into a nominated overseas bank account or sent by cheque to your overseas address. The refund will be paid within the four weeks after receiving your written claim or within two weeks of Kingston being unable to meet contract obligations with you.
Kingston adheres to Section 236A of the Education Act 1989 and subsequent amendments. It has an approved Trust Account for Student Fee protection and Student Fee Indemnification (the remaining portion of a student’s) fee at any point of the programme). The Trust Account is sufficient to cover the full amount of student fees and is administered by The Public Trust.

Eligibility for Health Services

Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz