International
Logan Park is a co-educational school and is proud of its well deserved reputation for academic excellence. Well-known as Dunedin’s performance arts school, the school has modern classrooms including a well equipped library and computer suite.
Located just a five minute walk from the University of Otago, Logan Park is close to all student facilities and is surrounded by trees, hills and a park. Dunedin is a clean, safe and beautiful city with a sense of history. It is situated on a spectacular harbour with superb beaches and is famous for penguins, albatrosses and seals.
Academic Programme
Logan Park is strong in English, Art, Social Sciences, Music, Drama, Science, Maths and Languages, including Maori, French and Latin. There are numerous opportunities for musical students, including two choirs, several chamber music groups, an orchestra, an award-winning jazz band and an after-school rock music academy. There are active robotics, chess and maths clubs, as well as an enthusiastic Environmental Group.
Entry to New Zealand Universities
Logan Park High School prepares students for further education at universities and polytechnics. The school offers a wide range of courses and has a reputation for academic excellence, with many students going on to university. Students will be offered preparation classes for a variety of tertiary requirements, including National Certificate of Educational Achievement [NCEA] and IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Mainsuite examinations as required. Students will also enter New Zealand Speech Board Examinations.
ESOL Classes
Students are offered extra English support at each year level. They can benefit from up to 12 hours of ESOL per week which will include general English and support to gain NCEA English credits.
International Enrolment
Step 1
Download and fill out the International Enrolment and Homestay Application forms.
You will also need the following:
- Reports and results for your last years of study
- Two recent character references / testimonials from your school
- A fax number and an email address
- A page of writing about yourself
Step 2
Send the completed forms and other documentation to:
Head of International Department
Logan Park High School
Private Bag
Dunedin
New Zealand
or email to: office@lphs.school.nz
or fax to: +64 3 479 2690
Step 3
All applications are considered carefully as soon as they arrive. If your application is accepted you will be immediately notified. To confirm your place you will then be asked to pay tuition, homestay, and administration fees and insurance.
These fees can be paid by Bank cheque or Deposited directly into Logan Park High School's bank account:
WestpacTrust 03/0883/0162950/001
Swift number - WPACNZ2W
Westpac Trust
Dunedin North Branch
Cnr George and Frederick Streets
DUNEDIN NORTH 9001
New Zealand
Step 4
Upon receiving your fees the Letter of Confirmation of fee payment and receipt will be faxed and posted to you.
Step 5
We will carefully select a host family for you and send you information about them. We would like you to introduce yourself and family to your host family by telephone, fax, email or letter as it is important to build a relationship between your two families.
The School Year
All New Zealand schools have a four-term year. The year begins near the beginning of February and ends in early December for the junior school and mid-November for senior students. Senior exams are held throughout November and early December. We strongly recommend that students arrive in time for the start of the school year, when course work begins.
Orientation
A 2 day Orientation Programme is held in February and July to introduce students to daily life at Logan Park, select courses, enrol in sports and music lessons, arrange school uniform, meet your house group and a bus tour around Dunedin city.
- 2012 First semester Orientation is Tuesday 31 January and Wednesday 1 Feburary
- 2012 Second semester Orientation is Monday 16th July and Tuesday 17 July
| Term Dates for 2012 | Term Dates for 2013 | |
| Term 1 | 2 February to 5 April | early February to 19 April |
| Term 2 | 23 April to 29 June | 6 May to 12 July |
| Term 3 | 16 July to 28 September | 29 July to 27 September |
| Term 4 | 15 October to early December | 14 October to early December |
N.B. Class tuition for Year 11, 12 and 13 students ends in November.
Uniform
Logan Park High school students from years 9 -12 are required to wear a uniform while at school, school-related events, and while travelling to and from school. Year 13 students have a dress code for acceptable mufti. Information on uniform requirements can be found here.
Visas and Insurance
Immigration
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz.
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.
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz
Outdoor Experience
Logan Park is committed to providing a range of outdoor experience opportunities for international students, with two activities per term. A sample of possible activities is outlined below:
A three day trip to Lake Tekapo in the high country of Canterbury. Fun activities include skating, hot pools and tubing. Weather permitting, we can walk in to view New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mt Cook/Aoraki, across swing bridges and raging rivers through spectacular scenery.
Overnight trip to Moeraki, famous for the round boulders on the beach. There are great beach walks, and an evening visit to view the seals and rare yellow eyed penguins in their natural habitat.
Skiing and Snowboarding There are several ski fields within easy reach of Dunedin with excellent facilities. Lessons are provided for everyone. Accommodation is in cabins in a holiday park or in a lodge.
Long Tramp in Fiordland A 5 day tramp in November into the mountains in the headwaters of Lake Wakatipu. It involves a round trip up the Caples River, a bit of a climb over McKellor Saddle, and then back down the Greenstone River.
Kayaking and Cycling at Mavora Lakes The Mavora Lakes, near Te Anau, are surrounded by spectacular mountains. We will camp next to the northern lake, then explore both lakes in double sea-kayaks (training is provided). Short tramps and cycling are included in this adventure.
Bush and beach adventures in the Catlins From our base at a lodge near Tautuku Beach we enjoy bush walks, games, an overnight camp at the beach, a rather ‘muddy’ time and trips further afield to see waterfalls, sea lions and other natural wonders.
Sport
Logan Park has a very strong commitment to sports, fitness and recreation for all students. Excellent on-site sports facilities, including a sprung wooden-floored Gymnamsium, an indoor climbing wall and bouldering facility, and a strength and weights room are offered.
The school has close and strong links with many Otago Teams and Associations, including Otago Highlanders Rugby, Otago Soccer, Otago Climbing, Otago Touch, Otago Basketball, Otago Hockey, Otago Rugby League and New Zealand Futsal.
All major sports are available including:
Summer
Summer Hockey, Volleyball, Touch Rugby, Tennis, Futsal, Golf, Sailing, Rowing, Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Orienteering, Harriers, Climbing, Fencing, Mountain Biking, Equestrian
Winter
Hockey, Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Ice Hockey, Skiing, Squash, Harriers, Climbing, Fencing, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Equestrian
Cultural Activities
Music
Logan Park has numerous opportunities for musical students and has an itinerant music programme where students can learn a musical instrument.
The following musical groups are also available:
Choir, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, Rock Quest, Orchestra, Rock Bands
Drama
Logan Park has had teams representing New Zealand overseas for 24 years and have on many occasions been the winner of the Best Youth Play in competition work.
A highly dedicated lighting/sound team and involvement in choreography, costuming and directing are some of the opportunities available, as well as:
Stage Challenge, Senior Show, One Act Plays, University of Otago, Shakespeare
Clubs
Kapa Haka, Amnesty International, Chess, Art Curators, Debating, Public Speaking, Film, Robotics, Writers
Homestay
Logan Park High School will document and determine that students are accommodated in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students. All students are required to stay in school-approved homestay accommodation. The homestay co-ordinator assesses the suitability of homestay carers and New Zealand Police vetting is carried out for all persons aged 18 or over resident in the household.
Accomodation in Homestays
We select our homestays carefully for their friendliness and caring attitude towards students as well as their good standard of accommodation. As students will be treated like one of the family, they will be expected to conform to family guidelines such as being home by a certain time and helping with light household chores such as washing up.
In a homestay the student will have:
- a private room and the use of other shared facilities such as bathroom, lounge, television and laundry facilities
- English language practice outside of school
- family-type care and guidance both in personal and school life
- help with new aspects of New Zealand culture and language
- an introduction to Dunedin including public transport services
- support to learn and practise good study habits and make new friends
- three healthy meals a day including a packed lunch for school
- help to set up a bank account
- use of bedding and linen
- a heater in their bedroom
Internet / telephone
Where a student frequently uses the internet or the telephone, they may be required to pay for an individual line. Students are required to pay their own toll calls.
Policy Regarding the Payment of Homestay Fees for the Months of December and January
The months of December and January cover our summer school holidays. Where a student is remaining in New Zealand over this period and is in a homestay, we will require full homestay fees. A 50% refund of the period the student is away from the homestay will be given to a student only if their trip is authorised by the school and they give the school the exact dates of their trip four (4) weeks before they plan to leave Dunedin.
The school may give approval for a trip after they have been given written details about where the student intends to go, how they are travelling, and who they are travelling with. We need to know the dates of when they will be away from their homestay. Written permission must be provided from the student's family agreeing that the school cannot take responsibility for their son or daughter while they are absent from the city. This can be given by e-mail through an agent.
If dates for a trip are not given four (4) weeks before departure, a refund will not be given.
Students are expected to pay full homestay fees throughout the school year.
Student Stories
Email from Maja Behrmann to Miss Beck, Latin Teacher
Salve Miss Beck,
This is Maja. I was one of your Latin students from Germany last year!
I just wanted to tell you that I got the best grades in Latin this term in Germany which I have ever achieved. I'm sure that this is because of your excellent teaching and your methods in the lessons. I really learned to love Latin a wee bit more and so I just wanted to thank you for those great Latin lessons we all were able to spend with you! It was simply amazing and I learned a lot! I hope you are well and having very nice students. Also I´m supposed to greet you from my Latin teacher here in Germany, she was really impressed by us doing Vergil in New Zealand! Lots of warm regards from Germany, Maja
Support for Students
Logan Park is proud of its welcoming and friendly school environment.
The International Department strives to make your time at Logan Park enjoyable and rewarding. Students are placed into a House Group for the duration of their time at Logan Park and this is a good way for international students to make friends with New Zealand students. At Orientation we arrange for a New Zealand student from each house group to be an 'international student buddy' to help students settle-in to school in the first few weeks. The school Guidance Counsellor is also available to international students.
Code of Practice
Logan Park High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.
Summary code of Practice
Introduction
When students from other countries come to study in New Zealand, it is important that those students are well informed, safe, and properly cared for. New Zealand educational providers have an important responsibility for international students' welfare. Our school is a signatory to the Ministory of Education's Code of Practice for the pastoral care of international students (the code).
What is the Code?
The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and care that are expected of educational providers with respect to international students. The Code applies to pastoral care and provision of information only and not to academic standards.
Who does the Code apply to?
The Code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
What is an "international student"?
An "international student" is a foreign student studying in New Zealand.
How can I get a copy of the Code?
You can request a copy of the Code from your New Zealand education provider. The Code is also available online from www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
How do I know if an education provider has signed the Code?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education maintains a register of all signatories to the Code. This is available online from www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
If the education provider that you are seeking to enrol with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not be granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not be able to study at that institution.
What do I do if something goes wrong?
If you have concerns about your treatment by your education provider or by an agent of the provider, the first thing you must do is contact the principal, the international student director, or another person who has been identified to you as someone that you can approach about complaints at your institution. The Code requires all institutions to have fair and equitable internal grievance procedures for students and you need to go through these internal processes before you can take the complaint any further.
If your concerns are not resolved by the internal grievance procedures, you can contact the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA).
What is the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA)?
The IEAA is an independent body established to deal with complaints from international students about pastoral care aspects of advice and services received from their education provider or the provider's agents. The IEAA enforces the standards in the Code of Practice.
How can I contact the IEAA?
You can write to the IEAA at:
International Education Appeal Authority
c/o Ministry of Education
Private Bag 47-911
Ponsonby
Auckland
Fax:
(09) 374 5403
Phone:
(09) 374 5481
E-mail: info.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz
What will the IEAA do?
The purpose of the IEAA is to adjudicate on complaints from international students. The IEAA will investigate complaints and determine if there has been a breach of the Code. The IEAA has the power to impose sanctions on education providers who have committed a breach of the Code that is not a serious breach. These sanctions include an order for restitution, publication of the breach, and/or requiring that remedial action be undertaken. The IEAA will refer complaints that are not about pastoral care to another regulatory body if appropriate. The education provider will be given a reasonable time to remedy the breach. If the breach is not remedied within that time, the IEAA may refer the complaint to the Review Panel. The IEAA can determine if it considers that a breach of the Code is a serious breach. If the breach is a serious breach, the IEAA will refer the complaint to the Review Panel.
What can the Review Panel do?
The Review Panel can remove or suspend an education provider as a signatory to the Code, meaning that the provider would be prevented from taking any more international students. Only the IEAA can refer complaints to the Review Panel. A summary of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students The Code sets standards for education providers to ensure that:
- high professional standards are maintained
- the recruitment of international students is undertaken in an ethical and responsible manner
- information supplied to international students is comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date
- students are provided with information prior to entering into any commitments
- contractual dealings with international students are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner
- the particular needs of international students are recognised
- international students are in safe accommodation
- all providers have fair and equitable internal procedures for the resolution of international student grievances. Full details of what is covered can be found in the Code itself. The Code also establishes the IEAA and the Review Panel to receive and adjudicate on student complaints.
Fees
International Fees - 2012
| 1 term | 2 terms | 3 terms | 4 terms | |
| Tuition Fee (to June 2013) | $5,000 | $7,500 | $10,000
|
$12,500 |
| Contingency Fee | $275 | $550 | $825 | $1,100 |
| Administration and Homestay Placement Fee | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Homestay Fees (January to December 2012) | $2,760 | $5,520 | $8,280 | $11,040 |
| Uniform Hire | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
Homestay Fees
Homestay fees are calculated on a 12-week term. The Homestay fees for 2012 are $230 per week ($220 paid to homestay family, $10 administration fee). Students staying longer than a 12-week term, i.e. over the December/January holiday period will need to pay additional homestay fees.
Insurance (Uni-Care)
$525 for 12 months. Insurance is calculated on the number of weeks from when students leave home until they return home at the end of their stay.
Click here for more information about insurance.
This money can be paid by:
- Bank cheque or
- Deposited directly into Logan Park High School's bank account:
WestpacTrust 03/0883/0162950/001
Swift number - WPACNZ2W
Westpac Trust
Dunedin North Branch
Cnr George and Frederick Streets
DUNEDIN NORTH 9001
New Zealand
Tuition Fees quoted include:
- Up to 12 hours ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tuition per week
- All equipment required in classroom activities (students provide own stationery)
- Activities that are part of the school programme (Orientation programme, House Day and I.D. cards)
- Goods and Services tax (GST) 15%
The contingency fee is used for other school-related costs:
- NCEA internal and external subject credits ($375 per year)
- New Zealand Speech Board entry fees (approximately $70)
- Sports clothing and equipment
- Subject/course fees (eg Photography, Field Trips)
- Musical instrument hire and tuition
- Social activities (except Orientation Programme)
- Stationery
- Photography students need to provide their own digital camera (preferably with manual controls)
- Outdoor Experience trips. There will be up to eight trips per year. For Tramping trips, students need to provide their own boots, sleeping bags, and warm and protective clothing. Students will be advised of the cost of each trip. All students not sitting NCEA are expected to take part in activities organised during exam leave in November.
Note: Any part of the contingency fee that is not used will be refunded in full at the conclusion of the student's enrolment at Logan Park High School. Any costs that are not covered by the contingency fee, or in excess of the contingency fee, will be charged to the student.
Refunds
Where an international student withdraws from a course at Logan Park High School, fees may be refunded on application, in which case the school will refund the remaining fees, minus fees for the current term, with no tuition refunds after the start of a third term of a student's stay. Homestay fees will be refunded less two weeks' notice.
If the school terminates the enrolment because of unsatisfactory attendance, gross misconduct or continual disobedience, no refund of tuition fees will be made. Homestay fees will be refunded less two weeks' notice.
Where the student is unable to take up tuition from the appointed date all fees will be refunded minus the administration fee.
If either the student or the school finds that the enrolment is unsuitable for meeting the student's needs within the first two weeks, fees will be refunded minus two weeks tuition and the administration fee. In the case of withdrawal from a course requiring additional fees, international students will be treated on the same basis as domestic students.
ESOL
The ESOL Department helps provide both Migrant and International Students with the English language skills and qualifications required to achieve in the New Zealand education system. We provide small and friendly classes to ensure that all students have every opportunity to have their individual learning needs met. Up to 12 hours tuition in ESOL is available every week.
The course and classes offered depends on the numbers and needs of the students that year. ESOL courses and classes are redesigned each year to best meet the needs of the current students. Students can choose to concentrate on improving their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening for NCEA credits or for external English Language Exams or both.
In 2012 the ESOL programme is divided into four levels:
1) Foundation/Elementary Level (11ESL)
2) Pre-intermediate to intermediate (12ESL)
3) Advanced (13ESL)
4) English for Academic purposes (13EAP)
Teacher Contact:
Angela Wilson ESOL Teacher amw@lphs.school.nz