Discipline

Exclusion from School:

 i  An international student once enrolled at a school has the same rights as a domestic student and cannot be excluded from school other than in accordance with the stand down and suspension provisions of the Education Act.

 ii  If a disciplinary issue arises that involves an International student, the matter will be discussed with the Head of Department ESOL/Dean of International students.

 iii  Where necessary, a "mediator student" will be used to assist with communication difficulties.  If the matter is serious and language barriers exist, a community liaison person who is fluent in both English and the student's first language will be called in to assist with communication.

 iv  The "Designated Caregiver"/New Zealand Liasion Person, agent and/or parents of the international student will be notified of any matters of a serious nature.

 v  Any decision to suspend a student will be made by the Principal on the grounds of gross misconduct or continual disobedience.

 vi  The Principal's decision can be referred to the Board of Trustees where the student has been suspended or removed from the homestay.

 vii  The student has the right to attend the hearing and to be represented as provided for in the 1989 Education Act.

Exclusion of a Student from a Homestay

Where a decision is made to exclude a student from the school's homestay arrangements and this necessitates a return home, the following procedure will be followed:

i.  The agent and parents of the international student will be notified of the matters causing concern.

ii.   A decision will be made as to whether the student should be given permission to enrol with an alternative provider in New Zealand.

Agreements

All international students are required to sign a "Student Agreement" as part of the enrolment process.  Parents and agents or "Designated Caregivers"/New Zealand Liasion Person are required to sign "Conditions of Enrolment" as part of the enrolment process.