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Support for under-18’s
Support for under-18s
From the moment you receive your unconditional o er, you are part of our Unitec whānau, and we’re here to help you nd your way and achieve study success.
Need help? We’re never far away
Under the Code of Practice, which sets out the standard of care that you can expect as an international student under the age of 18, if you have any di culties with your accommodation, academic performance, general health and wellbeing or any other concerns, we’re here to help you nd the right support services.
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Accommodation options
The Code of Practice also requires that students under 18 years of age must live in one of the following accommodation arrangements:
01.
Living with a parent/s.
The applicant’s parent(s) must con rm they will be residing in Auckland with the applicant until the applicant is at least 18 years old. We may make arrangements to view the property and meet with your parent(s).
Parent(s) must complete the following forms and email back to us:
Visit https://unitec.ac.nz/under18 to download the required forms.
02.
Living with a designated caregiver
A designated caregiver must be a relative or close family friend.
If the applicant’s parent(s) would like the applicant to live with a designated caregiver, they must complete and sign the necessary forms:
1. Parent(s) Authority Form 2. Caregiver Indemnity Form 3. The designated caregiver must also sign the Clean Slate Disclosure Form.
Once we receive the indemnity document signed by your parents, we will send an agreement to the designated caregiver and arrange a meeting to view the property.
Arriving on International Welcome Day
We highly recommend that students attend International Welcome Day to get acquainted with Unitec’s services and facilities. Please let the International Support team know you’re an under-18 student. If you miss the International Welcome Day (delayed ights happen), please contact us and we can arrange a time to go over what you may have missed.
Working while in New Zealand
Unitec doesn’t endorse students under-18 to work (even part-time) while studying in New Zealand, so please ensure you have adequate funds for the duration of your stay. This is a condition of your study visa as issued by Immigration New Zealand.
For cost of living information, see pgs 6 and 7.
03.
Living with an approved homestay family
An applicant’s parent(s) may want to arrange a homestay family in New Zealand. Unitec uses Host Families NZ to help with student placements, police checks and home inspections. Please let us know if you would like to apply for a homestay and we will assist you through the process.
Find out more
For cost of living information, see pg. 7 or visit the study with New Zealand website.
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