WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Applying for a Student Visa and Permit
This resource describes the process of applying for a student study visa which, for many international students, is a legal requirement.

• Applying for a Student Visa and Permit

International Student Fees and Refunds
Here you will find the current Fees' Schedule for tuition at Timaru Boys' High School.

• International Student Fees
• Refunds Policy

International Student Rules
This page outlines the required standards of behaviour expected of international students studying at Timaru Boys' High School.

• International Student Rules

Living in New Zealand
The following resources will help intending international students adjust to living in New Zealand.

While there are many similarities between our country and yours there are some important differences too. Take time to read each of the following:

• Time and Space: Your Bedroom; Homework; Vehicles; Damage
• Hygiene: Bathroom, Toilet, Laundry
• Cultural Differences: Family; Helping Around the Home; Family Outings; Pets; Keeping Warm; Servants
• Meal Times and Eating
• Communications: Telephone Calls; Internet Use
• Conduct: Smoking; Alcohol; Drugs; Sexual Misconduct; Early Return Home
• General Information: Banks; Posting Letters; Transport; New Zealand Law; Emergencies; Valuables; Personal Safety

Homestay Issues and Rules
We want you to be happy in your homestay. Sometimes problems arise but we encourage you to resolve issues rather than requesting a change of homestay. Find out more by reading this page.

• Homestay Issues and Rules

PDF Downloads for International Students
If you are interested in becoming a student at Timaru Boys' High School then there are a number of documents that you will need to read, complete and return to the school.

They are in .pdf format so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or PdfReader installed on your computer. There is a link to each of these programs on the Downloads Page.

• Tuition Agreement (.pdf 82kb)
• Enrolment Application (.pdf 69kb)
• Medical Form (.pdf 53kb)
• International Students Handbook (complete 7.5MB)