COURSE COSTS
Course Fees, Course Related Costs, Optional Costs, Student Loans
FEES
Please see individual courses for course fees or download the course cost menu. As there is no government funding for international students course fees are more expensive. See International Prospectus. Payment of Fees - These are payable as a lump sum in the form of a student loan and allowance, personal payment, or a combination of these.
Enrolment Processing Fee
Upon a successful consultation a non-refundable enrolment-processing fee of $100 is required to secure your place.
Student Fee Protection
To safeguard your educational investment, your course fees are held on your behalf by the Public Trust and only released to Elite as the training is provided. For further information, see www.ptnz.co.nz
Course Fees and costs include
- All tuition fees for classes
- Access to all school facilities and equipment during school hours or by arrangement after class
- Uniform top(s) and jacket
- Text books
- Work books
- NZQA hook on and credit fees
- Student ID card
- Name badge
- Professional equipment kit (tools for beauty therapists)
- Cosmetic materials used in training and client days
- School exams
All prices are GST inclusive.
Course Fees and costs do not include
- General stationery items and supplementary text books
- Eye test
- Passport photographs
- First Aid course
- Make-up box (option at Ellerslie campus only)
- Optional field trips
- External (International) exam fees
- Thesis and project binding
- Refundable locker deposit – ($30 at Mairangi Bay and Hamilton campuses)
- Accommodation and living expenses
Other Costs
Transfer Fee
A fee of $50 is required if you choose to change your course of study, campus or start date after enrolment and before the commencement of yourElite International course.
International Exam Fees
These vary according to the examinations selected and prevailing exchange rate.Please note: these are payable early in the course.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal Policy at Elite International
Courses of three months or more duration:
i. If you withdraw before the course commences:
If you withdraw from the course within eight days of the start date you will receive a full refund of all course fees paid by you less a processing and administration fee of $500.00, or 10%, which ever is the lesser amount.
ii. If you withdraw within eight days of the start of the course:
If you withdraw from the course within eight days of the start date you will receive a full refund of all course fees paid by you less a processing and administration fee of $500.00, or 10% of the course cost, which ever is the lesser amount.
iii. If you withdraw after eight days from the start of the course:
No refunds are provided after the first eight days of the course.
Refunds following withdrawal from study will be made as follows:
For students over the age of eighteen, refunds will only be made to the students who enrolled with a proof of identity.
For students under the age of eighteen, refunds will be made only to the parents or guardians of the student on receipt of a written request from them.
For international students, Elite will advise the New Zealand Immigration Service that fees have been refunded. The official receipt and Offer of Place document must be returned to Elite before any refund will be made.
iv. No refund will be made if you are dismissed from the course
v. Cancellation of training by Elite International:
Elite International reserves the right to cancel training courses due to insufficient demand, unavailability of suitable training staff or facilities or similar major problems. In all cases if you are enrolled on the cancelled course you will be offered alternative training dates or a refund based on the remaining course time for which fees have been paid.
All course fees are held in a public trust and can only be refunded on completion of a Public Trust refund and course withdrawal form that has to be signed by you and the administrator. Requests for refunds on compassionate grounds will be considered at the discretion of the Director.
Entry Requirements
A student may start at 17 years of age. However, they must be 18 by the time they sit international exams which usually fall within the first 6 months of study. Mature students are encouraged to apply, as there is a strong demand for mature as well as younger therapists in the Beauty Therapy industry. The courses are ideal for mature students who want a challenge or a change of career.
Applicants should have completed a minimum of 3 years secondary school education. An interest in science, nutrition, biology or communications will be an advantage but not essential.
We believe a student's desire to achieve is far more important than previous performance, so all students with or without school qualifications are encouraged to apply. All students are required to have an eye examination. All students are required to hold a current first aid certificate on course commencement, which must be valid for the entire duration of their course of study.
Entry Restrictions
In compliance with section 5.1.4 of the Tertiary Education Commission which states that a Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) may restrict the entry of learners to a qualification or course that meet admission restrictions on the following grounds: insufficient staff, insufficient accommodation, insufficient resources, insufficient progress by the learner, the applicant is not of good character, the applicant has been guilty of misconduct or a breach of discipline, the applicant is enrolled for full-time instruction in another institution. Entry may be declined without the specific reason being disclosed.
International Students
There are a limited number of places available for International students. Applicants must have an English language competency to the level of IELTS 6.0. Students must be 18 years of age and in possession of a student visa for the entire duration of their course of study, travel and medical insurance valid for the entire duration of their course of study and must produce this documentation on the day of enrolment. International students should contact the Mairangi Bay campus for further information.
All courses are run subject to minimum numbers.
Changes to timetables and course structures are at the discretion of Elite International.
Student Loans and Allowances
As Elite International is registered and accredited with NZQA, students can access loans and allowances:
Student loan
In most cases New Zealand residents/citizens can borrow the entire amount needed for course fees and related costs. Student loan and allowance eligibility is subject to government change at anytime.
- Living allowance: $150 per week
- IRD Living Allowance supplement
- WINZ Training Incentive allowance, up to $3200
- Study packages: Offered by some banks
- Maori Grants