The Learning Connexion encourages applications from overseas students, either to study in New Zealand or abroad via the Extramural Programme. No matter which country you come from, our programme has been designed to help you in your journey of discovery and achievement of the goals you have set for yourself. We aim to get marvellous results with students - to the point where people come from all over the world to work with us.
The Learning Connexion is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Recruitment, Welfare and Support of International Students.
CODE: The Learning Connexion 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 TLC or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.
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 http://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 http://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 http://www.acc.co.nz.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE: International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. (See below)
Applicants must by 18 years of age at the commencement of their course.
Admission for overseas students may be granted without an onsite interview based on portfolio, prior learning and evidence of English language proficiency. Students may post slides, photographs and school transcripts in support of their application.
The Code sets standards for educational providers to ensure that:
A summary of the Code of Practise for the Pastoral Care of International Students will be included in the Enrolment Pack sent to international students. Copies of the full Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Sue Blumsky
TLC International Pastoral Care
PO Box 9811
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone +64 4 568 0320
Email s.blumsky@tlc.ac.nz
For indepth information regarding living and studying in NZ, see:
Guide
to Living and Studying in NZ (written in English )
The Learning Connexion nurtures sustainable creativity. We offer a Diploma of Art and Creativity - a course which assists our students to make creativity a way of life.
Art is a huge field - ranging from ancient skills of stone carving and bronze casting through to state-of-the-art computer applications in graphic design, photography and videography. If you want art skills we have more than 50 tutors who can make a difference.
Creativity is an even bigger field than art - it embraces every area in which innovation and fresh ideas are required. In a sense creativity is the driving force of the universe. Nature is prolifically creative and we are part of nature. Things evolve in nature because they find increasingly complex ways to interact and develop.
What we've done at The Learning Connexion is to build revolution into the very way we work. From day one we set up feedback loops which help you to discover how your art is working. We encourage students to test their work in the wider world to discover how people are responding.
Our inspiration comes from the joy of seeing people get exciting results.
The Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) is made up of three levels:
Initially students enrol in the Foundation stage of the programme and are then eligible to enrol in each subsequent level after successful completion of the previous one. Students may apply for recognition of prior learning, enabling them to begin the course at a more advanced level, by providing satisfactory evidence to the Academic Board of having previously met some of the course goals.
The goals of the Diploma are:
Teaching is based on the following topics which are available as majors and minors; Painting, 3D, Photography, Computer Graphics, Video, Drawing and Design (including Print Making).
The emphasis is on creativity results. Further details are available upon request and we invite you to visit our website www.tlc.ac.nz.
Application for your student visa should be undertaken once your place on the course has been confirmed to you in writing. You may initiate this process with the New Zealand Immigration Services, via their website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/study, or by contacting New Zealand Embassies or High Commissions.
» Visa: gives you permission to land and travel in NZ
A student Visa or permit means a student can study in NZ for a set time at a specified institution as a full time student. In most cases it would be issued for one year, and the permit would be renewable. You must have a current student visa for enrolment at each stage of the course.
Once students arrive in NZ with a Student visa, Immigration will issue a Student Permit which is needed for a course lasting three months or more. For courses less than 3 months, only a visitor's visa is needed. It is the permit that gives you permission to be in NZ and states the date your permit will expire and any other conditions.
Full Time Student: 20 hours a week.
However, if you are in New Zealand on a Work or Visitor's Permit and wish to study full-time for more than three months, you will need to apply for a student permit. You can do this at any time before your current permit expires.
Most International students will need a permit that sets out the conditions of their stay here. You don't need a visa/permit if you are a resident or citizen of NZ or an Australian citizen or Australian resident who holds a current Resident Return Visa.
If you have a query and wish to call from outside of New Zealand please phone: +64 9 914 4100
If you have a query and wish to call within New Zealand please phone: 0508 558 855 or 09 914 4100
You can email immigration with questions about immigration matters at: info@immigration.govt.nz
Documents for National Office in Wellington should be sent to:
New Zealand Immigration Service
PO Box 3705
Wellington
New Zealand
You can show us through other means that you are a competent user of English. We'll consider a number of factors, including:
In all cases we may still require you to provide an IELTS certificate to confirm you meet our English requirements.
» Compulsory health and travel insurance
All International Students must have appropriate and current Health and Travel Insurance. Your insurance must be continuous for your full period of study in New Zealand.
Students purchasing insurance through a New Zealand insurer should purchase insurance cover at the time of fee payment and before they leave their home country.
Where insurance is provided from a New Zealand company policy details should be provided in the student's first language where possible.
In the case of overseas policy providers students must provide The Learning Connexion with the policy details in English before the payment of fees to The Learning Connexion.
You must supply the TLC with a Certificate of Insurance as proof of insurance cover. This certificate must show your policy number, the insurance cover start date and end date (until at least the expiry date of your student permit and/or enrolment end date, whichever is later). This proof of insurance must be received at TLC no later than two (2) weeks before classes start.
The policy wording must also detail medical sums insured, repatriation benefits etc. Without appropriate insurance you will not be able to enrol This is a New Zealand Government requirement as stated in the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
Many insurance policies do not meet the Code of Practice criteria for insurance TLC has therefore decided from January 2008 we will only accept policies which do meet these requirements. The following are approved policies we will accept:
TLC reserves the right to change or withdraw the above policies at any time.
TLC recommends students read the insurance policy wording carefully taking particular note of exclusions. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the level of cover and the refund conditions offered by the insurance policy they have purchased.
TLC takes no responsibility for misunderstandings over insurance content and conditions or for medical and travel costs not covered by insurance or for the activities of the insurance companies involved.
» Insurance requirements for short term study
Students enrolled on short or part time courses must also have insurance cover for the duration of their study.
» Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours)
Certificate of Art and Creativity (NZQA Level 4): 18 weeks (full time) or 36 weeks (part time) with untutored periods between terms.
Diploma of Art and Creativity (NZQA Level 5): Four terms of nine weeks (full time) or eight terms (part time) with untutored periods between terms.
Diploma of Art and Creativity Honours (NZQA Level 6): Four terms of nine weeks (full time) or eight terms (part time) with untutored periods between terms.
Diploma of Arts and Creativity (Advanced) (NZQA Level 7): Four terms of nine weeks (full time) with untutored periods between terms.
This course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and The Learning Connexion is accredited to offer it (including distance delivery).
Term 1: 26 January to 26 March
Term 2: 19 April to 18 June
Term 3: 12 July to 10 September
Term 4: 4 October to 3 December
Full time: 30hrs
Part time: an average of 15 (or about 12 if you continue working in the term breaks).
Evening and weekend sessions available.
» Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) Level 7
Four terms of nine weeks (full time) with untutored periods between terms.
The most important requirement is strong commitment to the course. This is assessed in an interview. Some of the considerations are:
For the Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) Level 7 - Please contact TLC for requirements of entry and recognition of prior learning.
For International students who are NOT a permanent resident only
Select programme fee that applies to your situation (please refer to http://xe.com.ucc for current exchange rates):
International students must pay fees in full to be eligible for a study
visa.
You can pay your Tuition Fees by credit card, cheque or bank transfer. All
funds are protected under the Student Fee Indemnification requirements overseen
by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Some of the materials are supplied as part of the course but most students find that they need additional materials. This depends on the type and scale of work you choose to do. The range of material costs is typically between $NZ10 and $NZ40 per week for full time students (amounts may vary in other countries). Some spend more and the expert scavengers spend less - it is a matter of personal choice.
A student may withdraw from a course within the first eight days after the commencement of the course and receive a full refund of fees paid.
After the eighth day (i.e. from day nine), there is no refund. Students must apply in writing to withdraw from the course.
Onsite students should contact Programme Support staff to assist them in the process. EM students should contact the EM department for assistance.
The Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requires that a PTE has arrangements in place to protect student fees in a course closure event. The Learning Connexion's Trust Account also protects students' fees in the situation should a course closure event occur.
Course closure events are events outside of a student's control, such as a cancellation of a course, the withdrawal of accreditation or course approval by the Qualifications Authority.
In the situation of a course cancellation, the student will receive a full refund.
The Accounts Department of The Learning Connexion will arrange for the refund. The person to contact is Raewyn Wilks - phone +64 4 5860320. Raewyn Wilks will also be the first point of contact for students, should any other course closure event occur.
The Learning Connexion adheres to section 236A of the Education Act 1989 and subsequent amendments. It has an approved Trust Account for Student Fee protection and Student Fee Indemnification (the remaining portion of a student's fee at any point of the course).
The Trust Account is sufficient to cover the full amount of student fees. It is administered by Mr J McKee at McKee & Paino.
We have an International Pastoral Care Person on campus who will provide international students with guidance through the application and admission processes.
They will help with orientation and initial social contact and will keep regular contact with you.
They will also be available to advise and help with problems, including course and delivery issues and complaints.
International students are referred to reputable outside agencies for services such as immigration, healthcare and counselling, and are supplied with information brochures on these services.
Please let your pastoral care person know of any change in your living arrangements and contact information.
Information is available for you from the pastoral care person on:
Our aim is to creatively seek a positive resolution.
We need to know if you are not satisfied so that we can improve our service. We are committed to treating complaints seriously and responding fairly and promptly.
First point of contact: Jaqueline Benndorf, Holly Thomas or Susan Knaap (please contact TLC Reception to make an appointment).
The International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA) is established to receive and adjudicate on complaints received from international students concerning alleged breaches of the Code.
International Students
See Sue Blumsky if you are an international student and require assistance with practical information.
Programme Support Office, Ground floor Taylor Building.
Course related
Onsite students please see Cat Fraser or Ann Kelly to sort out your programme schedule and for general queries and information about your course.
Distance Delivery Students please contact Cat Key or Karen Reid for Programme support (appointments through Reception)
Programme Support Office, Ground floor Taylor Building/
Finance related
See Sue for help with enrolments, StudyLink (loans and allowances), TLC Student ID Cards.
Programme Support Office, Ground floor Taylor Building (Drop in Mon-Thurday only).
Personal Issues and concerns
Jaqueline Benndorf, Holly Thomas, & Susan Knaap (Appointments through Reception)
See Jaqueline on-site, or phone Holly or Susan for personal issues which impact on your study or if you have concerns you wish to resolve. (Please note, we do not provide counselling services).
Health and Safety
Dennis Berdinner (Hot Arts Centre).
See Dennis if you have a concern regarding health and safety issues.
The Learning Connexion
Phone +64 4 568 0320 or
0800 ART POWER
(0800 278 769 within NZ)
Fax +64 4 567 9864
www.tlc.ac.nz
info@tlc.ac.nz
PO Box 9811
Wellington 6141
Taita Campus
182 Eastern Hutt Road
Taita, Lower Hutt 5019
New Zealand
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