Key Information for International Students
Course Fees and Expenses
By accepting a place in a programme at National Technology Institute or Concordia Institute of Business, a student enters a contract with National Technology Institute or Concordia Institute of Business for the period of the programme. This means there is an obligation to pay the fees for one year or the length of the programme if less than one year.
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Course Fees and Costs Include:
- GST (New Zealand government imposed goods and services tax of 15%).
- All tuition and resource fees for classes.
- The use of audio, electronic and learning equipment whilst on the course and during self directed study time on campus.
- Access to all school facilities and equipment during school hours or by arrangement with the tutor in charge after class hours.
- Processing, recording and reporting of assessment results and personal data.
- Free wireless internet access.
- Laptop computer (computing, business and hospitality students).
Expenses Not Included in your Course Fees:
- Personal expenses.
- Immigration and visa fees including visa changes.
- Pens, pencils and stationery.
- Medical and travel insurance (approximately $460.00 for 12 months).
- Optional activities after class hours.
- Microsoft and CompTIA exam fees.
- Course textbooks.
- Accommodation.
Other expenses:
| Issues |
Fee |
Conditions |
| Campus transfer (e.g. Auckland to Tauranga) |
$500 |
· Head of Faculty and COO approval
· Immigration NZ visa approval |
| Course (programme) change |
$500 |
· Head of Faculty and COO approval
· Immigration NZ visa approval |
| AFailure – re-enrolment |
$50 per credit (e.g. $750 for a 15 credit business course) |
· Head of Faculty approval
· Course being offered |
| Failure – re-sit the assessment ** |
$10 per credit (min $150 per unit) |
· Head of Faculty approval
· 100% attendance record |
| Student ID replacement (first card is free) |
$20 |
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| Printer card replacement (first card is free) |
$20 |
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| Graduation |
Dress hire cost ($70 for 2010) |
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| Copy of transcript/certificate (1st copy free) |
$20 |
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** Students have up to 3 attempts at an assessment, before being charged for a reassessment.
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