Travel around New Zealand and School trips

International Students often wish to travel and see other parts of New Zealand while they are here. If they are eligible to attend a school organised trip, their parents have already given permission for this as part of the enrolment process. The homestay parent would be required to complete the consent form for these types of trips. The students will need to pay for any school trips they go on, themselves.

If the student is traveling away from Auckland with their homestay family, Liston College expects that the family will make the necessary decisions to determine the safety and well being of the student while away.

Liston College may consider independent travel if:

• An application is made in writing to Director of International Students at least three weeks prior to the proposed travel. A full itinerary is included with details of how the student can be contacted at all times, including the name and contact details of the supervising adult in charge.
• Signed consent from their parents taking full responsibility for the student’s welfare while they are away.
• A letter from the homestay parents indicating they have agreed to regular contact conditions with the student during their travel.

Liston College prefers students to travel with renowned companies such as NZTE who organize, supervise and chaperone tours for International Students. Their website is: www.nzte.co.nz