Student guides, forms and policies

Policies and procedures are an essential part of any organization. Together, policies and procedures provide a roadmap for day-to-day operations. They set expectations, ensure consistency and compliance with laws and regulations, give guidance for decision-making, guide staff and students to behave appropriately and to be accountable. They enable us to initiate actions and take responsibility. 

Wintec has a number of policies and procedures that play an important part in making sure everything runs smoothly. Some of the policies are listed below. These are the important ones you need to know about, relating to things like fees and refunds, behavior, academic issues, giving feedback, and your safety. The policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations on this website are effective from the date as indicated in the policies.

You can find all Wintec policies here.

Code of practice

When students come to study at Wintec, we have an important responsibility to ensure that those students are well-informed, safe, and properly cared for. Wintec is a signatory to The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. The Code of Practice is available to read in other languages by following this link.

If you are under 18 years old and studying at Wintec, we will:

• Place you into approved accommodation; homestay, Student Village or an approved caregiver
• Meet with you monthly to discuss your well-being and assist you with your study issues
• Have regular contact with your parents and your host parents to ensure you are happy with the living situation

Complaints procedure

If you have complaints about Wintec compliance with the Code of Practice, please start by using our internal formal complaints process in the first instance. 

student feedback, complaints and appeals

New International Student Update Information Form

International Prospectus

The International Prospectus contains programmes we recommend for International Students. For current programme information, please refer to the programme web pages.

International student accommodation

Student Village

Accommodation costs

Click the button below to find our accommodation options and information including current fees and shuttle fees.

Airport transfers

If you require an airport pickup to be arranged, please complete the form below and email to the international accommodation address below two weeks before you arrive in New Zealand. If your travel plans change, please immediately notify our accommodation team.

Our international accommodation email address is international.accommodation@wintec.ac.nz.

All students aged under 18 must be collected by a Wintec assigned shuttle service and taken to their Wintec approved accommodation (unless other arrangements have been approved by Wintec).

Fees*

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Entry requirements

English language requirements

All Wintec mainstream programmes have an English language requirement for students whose first language is not English.

TABLE for Internationally recognised English Proficiency Outcomes​

Medical and travel insurance

All International students enrolling with Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) (including group students) MUST have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. Your insurance must cover you from the beginning of your studies until at least the expiry date of your student visa. This is a New Zealand Government requirement as outlined in the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and under Immigration New Zealand policy.

You will be automatically enrolled into the Wintec insurance scheme and a policy charge will be added to your tuition fees invoice at your enrolment. Details of the Wintec insurance scheme may be found here​ ​. Students who have opted to purchase an alternative approved policy will have this charge removed when you have presented your policy to Wintec at the Student Enrolment and Information Centre.​