Medical & Travel Insurance

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:

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf

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:

http://www.acc.co.nz/index.htm

Medical and Travel Insruance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

Students must provide evidence of appropriate and current medical and travel insurance. This insurance must cover the full length of time spent in New Zealand. An overseas Insurance Policy will only be accepted if it is accompanied with an English translation. The school will keep a record of the Insurance Policy number and the type of cover provided.