Important Information

Academic Year and Intake Dates

CPIT’s academic year is made up of two semesters for mainstream programmes:
Semester 1: January/February - June
Semester 2: July –November/December

For the new intake dates for a specific mainstream programme, please contact our International admissions team at intladmissions@cpit.ac.nz

Our School of English Language has monthly intakes. 

Orientation Programme

To help you adjust to the lifestyle and study habits in New Zealand, you will take part in an ‘Orientation’ programme.

  • Mainstream students
    The faculty that you study in will organise a Faculty Orientation which will introduce you to your tutors, classmates, learning facilities and other topics when you begin your study. An International Orientation will be part of this which will cover useful information about living in Christchurch and the support systems at CPIT.
  • English Language students
    You must join the orientation and pre-entry test on the first day of class. The pre-entry test ensures students are in the right class for their English level. The orientation continues in the first week of your study. You will be studying English as well as learning more about the day to day living in New Zealand, support systems available to you, and people who can help you if you have questions.

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz. You can also download the forms from the website.

Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

CPIT has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the code are available on the Ministry of Education’s website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.

Grievance Procedure

PDF Document Complaints Involving Staff

    The purpose of this policy is to (a) ensure fair, prompt and equitable procedures for dealing with and resolving complaints against Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology staff and (b) protect the rights of all parties, recognising the commitments made in Section 5 of CPIT's Charter

    PDF Document Harassment Complaint Procedure

      The purpose of this policy is to reinforce the commitment that staff and students have the right to study and work unhindered by any form of harassment and to ensure that any allegations of sexual harassment, racial harassment or intimidation are dealt with fairly, swiftly and effectively.

      PDF Document Regulations Governing Probation, Suspension and Cancellation/Refusal of Enrolments

        The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the processes of putting students on probation, suspending students, and cancelling or refusing enrolments are carried out in accordance with the principles of natural justice, procedural fairness and the provisions of s224 of the Education Act 1989.

        Medical and Travel Insurance

        CPIT requires all international students to have comprehensive medical and travel insurance. We will arrange insurance for the period of your enrolment. To be exempt from this insurance you must provide us with proof (translated to English) that your medical and travel insurance adequately covers you during your enrolment at CPIT.

        CPIT’s preferred insurance provider is Inbroke Limited, who have specifically tailored their StudentCare policy to meet the needs of CPIT students. Details of this policy can be obtained by visiting www.studentcare.biz/studentcare_nz_cpit.htm

        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 temporary 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