School Fees.
Jul 25th 2007, 11:42 am
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School Fees.
We will be going to NZ on a work visa as OH skill is on ISSL but not actually classed as a skill, if you no what mean.
I have been told to apply for student visa for the kids, but another site that Roger looked at last night states we have to pay for the schooling at an extortinate rate. Something like $200 per week for each child
Can someone please tell me if this is the case because the OH has taken such a back step because of it, I wouldn't be surprised if he took the house of the market. Honest.
Really really anxious now.............please help
Nici
I have been told to apply for student visa for the kids, but another site that Roger looked at last night states we have to pay for the schooling at an extortinate rate. Something like $200 per week for each child
Can someone please tell me if this is the case because the OH has taken such a back step because of it, I wouldn't be surprised if he took the house of the market. Honest.
Really really anxious now.............please help
Nici
Jul 25th 2007, 11:55 am
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hi jacky g here
yes you apply for student visa for kids,that gets them fre schooling,my 2 start school on monday,i think you pay small donation towards school,(not compulsary)but you have to buy there own books etc.just bought ours today,was roughly about 200 dollars for both of them.there quite strict about uniform and that,bought sons uniform for school yesterday,that was about 300 dollars,going to get daughters tomorow.will keep you posted on donation fee.
yes you apply for student visa for kids,that gets them fre schooling,my 2 start school on monday,i think you pay small donation towards school,(not compulsary)but you have to buy there own books etc.just bought ours today,was roughly about 200 dollars for both of them.there quite strict about uniform and that,bought sons uniform for school yesterday,that was about 300 dollars,going to get daughters tomorow.will keep you posted on donation fee.
Jul 25th 2007, 11:55 am
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I have no kids, but I really don't think this is the case. Rog has been given a bum steer i think.
Our Hungarian friends have been here for two and a half years on a work permit. They have two kids. If they had to pay $400 bucks a week for their kids to go to school it would wipe them out. Dad only earns just over $600 per week as it is. Mum, just $450.
I do know that they have what is called voluntary contributions to school coffers.
Hopefully someone with kids will be along shortly.
Our Hungarian friends have been here for two and a half years on a work permit. They have two kids. If they had to pay $400 bucks a week for their kids to go to school it would wipe them out. Dad only earns just over $600 per week as it is. Mum, just $450.
I do know that they have what is called voluntary contributions to school coffers.
Hopefully someone with kids will be along shortly.
Jul 25th 2007, 12:34 pm
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Re: School Fees.
I have no kids, but I really don't think this is the case. Rog has been given a bum steer i think.
Our Hungarian friends have been here for two and a half years on a work permit. They have two kids. If they had to pay $400 bucks a week for their kids to go to school it would wipe them out. Dad only earns just over $600 per week as it is. Mum, just $450.
I do know that they have what is called voluntary contributions to school coffers.
Hopefully someone with kids will be along shortly.
Our Hungarian friends have been here for two and a half years on a work permit. They have two kids. If they had to pay $400 bucks a week for their kids to go to school it would wipe them out. Dad only earns just over $600 per week as it is. Mum, just $450.
I do know that they have what is called voluntary contributions to school coffers.
Hopefully someone with kids will be along shortly.
If the children have student visa then no fees other than the contributory ones.
Phewwwww, called Roger. He feels alot better about it now, thank god. I have been waiting for something to trip us up, nerves I suppose.
Cheers for the comments gals.
Nici
Jul 25th 2007, 9:22 pm
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I got so worried I just called NZIS in London.
If the children have student visa then no fees other than the contributory ones.
Phewwwww, called Roger. He feels alot better about it now, thank god. I have been waiting for something to trip us up, nerves I suppose.
Cheers for the comments gals.
Nici
If the children have student visa then no fees other than the contributory ones.
Phewwwww, called Roger. He feels alot better about it now, thank god. I have been waiting for something to trip us up, nerves I suppose.
Cheers for the comments gals.
Nici
Jul 25th 2007, 9:29 pm
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Re: School Fees.
We pay $180 a year for each child at primary and buy all pens books etc
Jul 25th 2007, 9:34 pm
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Thankfully they are not tertiary students. If you had university-aged children and you were on a work permit you'd be stuck with paying the international student fees. So yeah, once over here and working, get that PR permit before your progeny get ready to enrol in university or polytech.
Jul 26th 2007, 12:52 am
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Re: School Fees.
We pay around $40 per term per child, so thats 40 x 4 x 3 = OUCH!!!!
Then there's the uniform, (more expensive for girls) the Pinnie alone was $100and is dry clean only. We have to buy all books, pencils, glue sticks etc...Plus there was an extra $30 charge per child for something or other, think it was to cover things like catching the bus to local things like say the museum, and if they have puppet shows or things that come to the school.
Then there's the uniform, (more expensive for girls) the Pinnie alone was $100and is dry clean only. We have to buy all books, pencils, glue sticks etc...Plus there was an extra $30 charge per child for something or other, think it was to cover things like catching the bus to local things like say the museum, and if they have puppet shows or things that come to the school.
Jul 26th 2007, 3:58 am
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hi jacky g here
just been down to daughters school to buy her school uniform,$430 still have to buy shoes.but also payed what they class as donation per year $150 per family,so you can have 3 children at same school and still only pay $150.they stressed its not compulsary but the school does depend on it.hope this information helps
just been down to daughters school to buy her school uniform,$430 still have to buy shoes.but also payed what they class as donation per year $150 per family,so you can have 3 children at same school and still only pay $150.they stressed its not compulsary but the school does depend on it.hope this information helps
Jul 26th 2007, 8:33 am
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hi jacky g here
just been down to daughters school to buy her school uniform,$430 still have to buy shoes.but also payed what they class as donation per year $150 per family,so you can have 3 children at same school and still only pay $150.they stressed its not compulsary but the school does depend on it.hope this information helps
just been down to daughters school to buy her school uniform,$430 still have to buy shoes.but also payed what they class as donation per year $150 per family,so you can have 3 children at same school and still only pay $150.they stressed its not compulsary but the school does depend on it.hope this information helps
Sod it, who cares, still coming anyway. I will just hold that info from Roger for a while and once there what can the bugger do!!!!!!!
Jul 27th 2007, 12:58 am
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School contributions are donations - not compulsary.
I pay mine in recycled printer cartridges
they get $20 for each cartridge and I give them the ones from work! 
I pay mine in recycled printer cartridges
they get $20 for each cartridge and I give them the ones from work!
Jul 27th 2007, 8:10 am
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What a great idea. I will write that one down I think. Do love an easy way out. LOL
Jul 27th 2007, 7:29 pm
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hi jacky g here
what about lemonade bottles do they except them too.ink cartridges never heard of that before.:
i think this country is amazing people back home wouldnt believe half of the things they do here.
so glad we moved here
what about lemonade bottles do they except them too.ink cartridges never heard of that before.:
i think this country is amazing people back home wouldnt believe half of the things they do here.so glad we moved here
Jul 28th 2007, 1:55 am
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the fees are donations but there is a general expectation that you will pay, uniform costs vary - for our school, we kitted son out with 2 prs shorts, 2 t's, 2 prs trousers, 2 sweatshirts for about $150 all in - no set footwear and no sports kit and if you buy from nominated supplier the school gets a % back. also, our school holds a supply of 2nds that are free - you just go help yourself.
