Rotorua English Academy RELA

Rotorua English Academy RELA

www.rela.co.nz

Academic Programs

Students can begin any course on Monday in any week, provided that the course is available that week. The school is open all year.

Morning classes (3 hours) are in general English, with classes at all levels from beginners to advanced Afternoon classes (2 hours) offer a wide choice of programmes:

1. Conversational or Situational Classes

2. Examination Classes

* IELTS courses – for entry into tertiary study or for immigration
* TOEIC classes (maximum 12 students)

3. English with Activities

4. English for Older Students, a special programme for mature students

5. Vacation Courses for students aged 12 years and over

6. High School Preparation Courses for students aged 13 years and over who are about to enter a New Zealand high school, December to January

Tour group programmes, with activities designed to meet the needs of each group.

Private tuition, if it is felt that this would be of real value to the student, and if staff are available.

The availability of some of these classes depends upon demand

Times

Morning lessons

8.30 – 10.00
10.30 – 12.00

Lunch 12.00 – 1.00

Afternoon lessons

1.00 – 2.00
2.05 – 3.00

Tuition Fees and Other Costs

All fees are in $NZ and include 12.5% GST (NZ Tax)

Before students begin their course, tuition and accommodation fees must be paid in full

Our prices include counselling services

Free pick-up service in Rotorua. NZ$95 for Auckland airport pick-up. Morning and afternoon coffee and tea are free. Students pay for their own textbooks and workbooks, but the school will buy back the textbooks if they are returned in good condition for 66% of their cost. Students pay for their own optional recreational and social activities.

Students are responsible for any examination fees and travel to examination centres, and for their own day-to-day general expenses

Registration fee is NZ$140.00 ($70 if enrolling for 3 weeks or less)

Accommodation arrangement fee is NZ$140.00 ($70 if enrolling for 3 weeks or less)

Homestay cost NZ$175.00 per week. This includes: $15 for homestay supervision and liaison. Each additional day in a homestay is $25 and students under 16 pay an additional $10 per week for extra care

English with Activities Course Fees
English in the morning, activities in the afternoon.
NZ$440.00 per week

Tour Parties
Prices for groups depend on group numbers and activities chosen. Quotations available.

Private Tuition
NZ$45.00 per hour
Available on request if a tutor is available.

Policy on Refunds

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS :

Refunds of tuition fees

If you decide to cancel your course at least 14 days before it begins, you will receive a refund of your course fee and homestay fees. There will be no refund of your registration fee.
If you cancel less than 14 days before the beginning of the course, or within 7 days after it, you will receive a refund of all course and registration fees, less $500 or 10%, whichever is lower amount.
If you arrive late, are absent, or leave early, you will receive no refund. If there are compassionate reasons, the Directors may use their discretion. This may happen if you are in hospital, or have a doctor's certificate or give evidence that the problem is beyond your control.
You may have extra holidays if the Directors agree. Holidays will not usually be agreed to in the first three months of the course. Fees will not be refunded, but the Directors may agree to extend the course by the number of days missed.
Fees are not refunded for New Zealand public holidays.
Fees are not refunded if you are asked to leave the school because of misbehaviour or poor attendance.
If your payment has been made through an agent, then your refund has to be claimed from your agent.
Fees cannot be transferred to any other institution or student.
When a refund is made, NZ Immigration Service will be informed that you are finishing early. This may affect your visa.

REFUND OF HOMESTAY FEES :

If you move out of your Homestay before the end of your contract, the portion of your Homestay fees not already used will be returned to you. The Homestay Placement Fee of $100 (2002) or $140 (2003) cannot be refunded.
To have your Homestay Fees returned, you must write to the Directors giving one week’s notice, or pay one week’s fees in lieu of notice.
If you cancel your Homestay contract before you move into the Homestay, your fees will be refunded in full, less the Homestay Placement Fee of $100 (2002) or $140 (2003).

Admission Requirements

RELA will accept students aged 16 and over at all times of the year, at the Directors’ discretion.
Individual students aged 12 to 15 will usually be accepted only in vacation periods, though they may be accepted at other times at the discretion of the Directors. Tour groups of students in the 12 to 15 age group will usually be admitted, but they may be taught as a separate group.

RELA offers courses at all levels, from beginners to advanced, so any standard of competence in English is acceptable.

Students may take a short test as part of the application process. This provides RELA with a good idea of a student’s ability before a full placement test is taken upon arrival at RELA.

Students under the age of 18 must provide evidence of their school record to prove that their academic standards and attitude to study are good enough to complete a RELA course. Students already studying in New Zealand must also provide this.