Contact and Support
Our department is staffed by dedicated personnel who are available to help and advise you. Please contact the relevant member of staff if you have any queries.
School and government support
We have been hosting international students at Avondale College for over 20 years. All school staff are involved in making our students’ experience as positive and beneficial as possible.
Students are placed into a Year Level homeroom class, each of which has a Dean and Assistant Dean to support them. Counsellors are available for students who need confidential advice.
ERO Report
The New Zealand government's Education Review Office (ERO) has given Avondale College a top review.
You can download the latest review below.
Related Links >
ERO ReportCode of Practice for International Students
The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students provides schools with a framework for the care and support of students.
Follow this link for the Code of Practice for International Students
Follow this link for the Guidelines for Code of Practice for International Students
Immigration and Insurance
IMMIGRATION
Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at 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 www.moh.govt.nz.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and tem-porary 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 www.acc.co.nz.
MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.
Emergency support
All students and homestay families are provided with 24/7 contact details of our Homestay Co-ordinators. Our emergency number is 021 417 337.
International Department team
CHRIS KLAASSEN
Director
Telephone: 09 820 1712
Mobile: 021 671 156
Contact Chris for:
- Marketing & agent applications
- Avondale College policies
- Seminars and school visits
CLARE LEON-BROWN
Manager
Telephone: 09 828 7024 extn 552
Mobile: 021 225 2700
E: zbrc@avcol.school.nz
Contact Clare for:
Marketing
Enrolments
Student WelfareASHIANA HUSSEIN
Administrator
Telephone: 09 828 7024 extn 549
E: zhus@avcol.school.nz
Contact Ashiana for:
NICOLE GRACE
Academic Administrator
Telephone: 09 828 7024 extn 551
Mobile: 021 967 706
E: zgrn@avcol.school.nz
Contact Nicole for:
- Academic Advice
- Timetabling
- Attendance
AMANDA BROPHY
Homestay Coordinator
Telephone: 09 828 7024 ext 566
Mobile: 021 724 121
E: zbra@avcol.school.nz
Contact Amanda for:
- Homestay issues
- Trips and Travel
- Pastoral Care issues
TONI RICHARDSON
Homestay Coordinator
Telephone: 09 828 7024 extn 550
Mobile: 021 417 337
E: zrct@avcol.school.nz
Contact Toni for:
- Homestay issues
- Trips and Travel
- Pastoral Care Issues
MAITE ELGUETA CLAVELL
Administration Assistant
Telephone: 09 828 7024 extn 594
Email: zelm@avcol.school.nz
Contact Maite for:
- Trips and Travel Forms
- Student Leavers Forms
- General Enquiries