Studying with Arise
Orientation and living in New Zealand
As an enrolled international student of Arise Academy, you will receive an orientation on Arise Academy, safety and wellbeing in New Zealand, studying in New Zealand, studying at Arise Academy, and employment possibilities while you are studying and after graduation. Here are a number of important resources for you as you transition to study at Arise Academy:
Citizens Advice Bureau
New Zealand Police
Phone: 111 / www.govt.nz
Mental health
www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/mental-health
Live and work in New Zealand
www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/live-work
Cost of living
Customs & communication
www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/living-in-nz/settling-in/customs-communication
New Zealand culture
www.destination-nz.com/discover/nz-culture
Student accommodation
When a student accepts homestay accommodation they will be charged the arrangement fee regardless of whether they eventually use the service. The arrangement fee is non-refundable. Upon payment Arise Academy guarantees homestay accommodation will be arranged subject to receiving two (2) weeks’ notice.
The following websites will assist you with other types of accommodation:
Tenancy Services: https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/