Mountainview High School welcomes enrolments at any time throughout the school year. Students can enrol from Year 9 through to Year 13.
International Enrolment Application INTERNATIONAL FEES 2025
| Term Dates 2024 School Year | Term Dates 2025 School Year |
| Term 1 – Monday 29 January – Friday 12 April | Term 1 – Monday 27 January – Friday 11 April |
| Term 2 - Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July | Term 2 - Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June |
| Term 3 - Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September | Term 3 - Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September |
| Term 4 - Monday 14 October - Tuesday 10 December | Term 4 - Monday 6 October - Friday 5 December |
ENQUIRY
Please carefully read the Mountainview High School information which is available throughout website, www.mountainview.school.nz.
You should also have additional information provided to you by your agency. Otherwise, information is freely available upon request. If you are satisfied with what Mountainview High School has to offer, then we encourage you to apply. Click on the International Enrolment Application button above.
All documentation in the enrolment pack must be completed. It includes:
The International Student Application and Contract of Enrolment Form
• Code of Conduct
• Investigation Policy
• Refunds Policy
• Accommodation Agreement and/or Designated Caregiver Agreement
◊ International Student Health Form
◊ Blanket Consent Form for EOTC
◊ International Student Profile for Homestay Placement Form
◊ Cyber Safety Agreement Form
APPLICATION PROCESSING AND OFFERS OF PLACE
Once we receive an application the school will then review the completed documentation provided in the application pack and make a decision on the student’s eligibility. If successful, an International Student Acceptance Letter, offer of Place and Invoice will be issued.
(The offer of Place is an essential document required for the visa application process).
If the application is to be declined, the Director of International Students will send a communication to the person who submitted the application, with a brief explanation of the reasons for declining the application.
If the parents/legal guardians are agreeable with the invoice and terms outlined in the International Student Application and Contract of Enrolment, the fees are paid. The contract is then signed and stamped by the schools approved signatory and the parents/legal guardians. On confirmation of payment, a receipt is issued.
Only once all documents are completed will a Homestay Profile be sent to the family.
The student, parents/legal guardians or agent can then apply on -line for a New Zealand Student Visa.
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
At the same time as, or shortly after sending the receipt to the family, the Director of International Students will send pre-departure information. This will include comprehensive information about the school and other relevant information. This is also available on our website.
When visa and flight details are organised and sent to the school, transport arrangements from Christchurch Airport to Timaru can be finalised.
ON ARRIVAL OF THE STUDENT
The student is welcomed to Timaru by the homestay family and Mountainview High School Staff. On arrival at the school, the student will participate in a comprehensive orientation programme. Only once the student is fully prepared and ready, will the student be integrated into classes.
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