If you're under 18 years of age when you start your study at UCOL | Te Pūkenga, the following rules apply until you turn 18 years old. It's important that you and your parents or legal guardians read the following information:
Parental/legal guardian signatures are required on all agreements with UCOL | Te Pūkenga
- Under 18 International Application Form
- Offer of Place
- Withdrawal Form
- Homestay Agreements
- International Students Designated Caregiver Agreement
- Indemnity Document for Students Living with a Designate Caregiver
Up-to-date contact details for your parents/legal guardians
UCOL | Te Pūkenga requires the current contact details for your parents/legal guardians. If there are any changes, you need to advise UCOL | Te Pūkenga promptly.
Accommodation
During your studies with UCOL | Te Pūkenga you'll need to stay with a relative, close family friend or UCOL | Te Pūkenga approved homestay.
In the case that you intend to live with a relative or close family friend, you'll need to supply signed copies of the International Students Designated Caregiver Agreement and Indemnity Document for Students Living with a Designate Caregiver forms.
In accordance with the Education (Code of Practice) for the Pastoral Care of International Students, 2016:
- A UCOL | Te Pūkenga representative will visit the home to ensure the environment is safe
- UCOL | Te Pūkenga will carry out police vetting of all adults over the age of 18 years living in the household
- If the designated caregiver is approved, UCOL | Te Pūkenga will maintain regular contact with the designated caregiver
- If the designated caregiver is not approved, then you will be required to move into approved homestay accommodation until you turn 18 years.
Living in a homestay is a good option for international students. Read about the benefits, approximate costs and get an application form from our Accommodation page.
Orientation for parents
Parents/Legal guardians and homestay parents are welcome to attend orientation at UCOL | Te Pūkenga (see below). If this is not possible, then UCOL | Te Pūkenga can provide access to orientation information on request.
Parental feedback
All under 18 year old international students will meet with UCOL | Te Pūkenga support staff on a regular basis to ensure your continued wellbeing and academic progress. Reports of these meetings will be sent to your parents / legal guardians.
If you are under 18 years at the end of your programme of study your parents / legal guardian are required to provide UCOL | Te Pūkenga with written confirmation giving details of the handover of care for you whilst remaining in New Zealand.