Mercury Bay Area School

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Fees

Fees to attend Mercury Bay Area School

 

 Fees and Expenses 2012

 

Item
2012
Registration fee

$700 non refundable  1-4 terms
Tuition Fee

1 term $3,500 + government levies

2-3 terms $3,000 per term + government levies

4 terms $11,500 + government levies
Homestay Fee
$220
Homestay Admin and Monitoring Fee
$250 per term
Christmas & New Year Holiday Supplement
$280
Placement Fee
$200
  • Bank transfer fees will vary according to each country but are normally approximately $25
  • Airport Pick up $290
  • Optional - Marine Academy $4250 for full year course
  • Students needing a teacher aide $17 per hour
  • Government levy $11 per week of tuition

Homestay Fees 

These cover full 7 day accommodation (including 3 meals a day).

Group Enquiries

Group enquiries are welcome - quotation available on application.

The full tuition, proof of financial support (NZIS) and accommodation must be received before a place is secured at the school and before you receive NZIS visa approval. You must also show a return air ticket. You may pay your fees directly into the school bank account. Please contact Mercury Bay Area School for bank account details.

 What else do you need to pay for?

  • Medical/Personal Insurance        Approximately $565 (2011) $500 (2012)
  • School Uniform                          (Approximately $300.00)
  • Proof of financial support (NZIS) and personal living expenses. This does not include your travel costs to and from New Zealand or the cost of any travel you may do in the holidays.
  • Stationary requirements
  • Classroom support if you need it, at a cost of $17.00 per hour.     
  • For Senior students wanting to sit NCEA (National Certificate of Education Achievement) the following NZQA (New Zealand Qualification Authority) fees apply: $383.30 for all NZQA Standards. Additional Scholarship entries (4 or more) $102.20 per subject.
  • Cultural, music and sporting fees
  • International airport transfer
  • Class trips
  • Course costs/materials will depend on subject choice - please refer to Curriculum Guide for further details.

What your fees do include:

  • Orientation programme
  • Tuition
  • Some textbooks
  • Use of the Mercury Bay Area School facilities (library, gymnasium, computer suite)
  • An International Student Director who will help you deal with any problems.
  • A friendly, personal environment where you will feel welcome.