Frequently Asked Questions
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Students aged 18 and above do not require a guardian, while students aged 14-18 need a guardian to stay in contact with us.
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You will have 20 hours in-class study and 5 hours self-study each week.
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A student visa requires enrollment in a course of at least 6 months or longer.
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If you achieve an IELTS score of 5.5 or a PTE score of 42, you can apply for a work visa with the courses provided by our school.
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The school is located in Takapuna, a renowned seaside community in Auckland, New Zealand. This vibrant area is situated along the coast, offering a lively atmosphere with numerous cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops, making daily life convenient and enjoyable. Just a 15-minute drive from Auckland's city center, Takapuna is also a historic district rich in traditional British charm and cultural heritage.
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Students are required to attend all their classes and arrive on time. If you are absent you must email info@newspark.ac.nz and provide an explanation. If you miss any of your classes without contacting us our student welfare staff will follow up with you to check if everything is OK. If you are absent for three days or more because of illness you must give us a doctor’s certificate. If your attendance drops below 90% you will receive an official warning letter. If your attendance does not improve or drops below 80% your course will be terminated and the New Zealand Immigration Service informed. This is likely to result in cancellation of your student visa.
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Any application for a refund must be made on the appropriate form, available at reception. The applicant will be notified of the result of the application within 10 working days of receipt of the application.
Where a refund is approved, payment will be made to the student’s account or third-party account agreed to by the student. All fees are received and refunded in NZ dollars. New Spark English Acacdemy (NSEA) is not responsible for any currency fluctuation between enrolment and issuing of refunds. Notification will be sent to Immigration New Zealand that the student has withdrawn. For more information, please visit our Refund Policy page.
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You can start a course every Monday.