Some very important information your student should be aware off if they intend to buy a vehicle or get their licence. Here are some extractions from our policies just to give you an indication how complex the application for permission is.

Permission to purchase a vehicle

International fee-paying students on a Student Visa enrolled at Middleton Grange International College are not permitted to drive in New Zealand using an international driver’s licence.

Middleton Grange International College requires that an international student must acquire a New Zealand restricted or full drivers’ licence before granting permission for the student to purchase a vehicle in New Zealand.

Students driving a motor vehicle must have permission from their care provider and parent and the Assistant Director BEFORE purchasing a vehicle.

The conditions mentioned in this contract are binding and failure to meet these conditions will result in removal of permission for the international fee-paying student to own or drive a vehicle in New Zealand.

Permission will be granted to own a vehicle in New Zealand subject to the conditions set out in this contract. Before you will be given permission, you will need to show evidence of one of the following:

1. a) A NZ ‘learner’s’ driver’s license (no passengers are permitted except for full license owners who are instructing) + b) a booking for a complete driving course with a NZ instructor

Or

2. a) A NZ restricted driver’s license (no passengers are permitted unless under instruction by full license holder) + b) a booking for a complete driving course with a NZ instructor

Or

3. A full NZ driver’s license

In addition to one of the above conditions you will also need written permission from both your parents and your care provider (not your homestay parents).

You will also need permission from your homestay parents to park the car near to where you live. 

International Student Driver Contract

Conditions: Permission is granted subject to:

1. The pupil’s vehicle having a current Registration and Warrant of Fitness

2. The pupil having the appropriate, current New Zealand driving licence
   

3. International fee-paying students on a Student Visa enrolled at Middleton Grange International College are not permitted to drive in New Zealand using an international driver’s licence.
   

4. The pupil obeying all road rules and school rules concerning traffic control
   

5. The pupil purchasing vehicle insurance
   

6. International students must have parents’ and care provider’s permission to drive a vehicle.
   

• Students bringing a motorcycle or vehicle to school must have permission from their care provider and parent and the Assistant Director each year BEFORE using a vehicle.

• Students are not permitted to carry other pupils in their vehicles or on their motorcycles without the permission of their care provider and parent and the Assistant Director. This permission will not be granted without the written approval of the care provider and parent of the students concerned.

• Vehicles are not to be used in the lunch hour, unless specific permission is given, neither driven nor used as a lunching place.

• Vehicles and motorcycles are to be parked on the street. There are no designated school car parks available for student vehicles.

Note: The school reserves the right to withdraw permission for bringing a vehicle to school if the privilege is abused in any way (e.g. carrying passengers without permission; driving in a dangerous or reckless manner; using the vehicle during school hours without permission from the Assistant Director or Director)

The conditions mentioned in this contract are binding and failure to meet these conditions will result in removal of permission for the international fee-paying student to own or drive a vehicle in New Zealand.

1. I hold a current New Zealand Driver’s Licence and have permission to own or drive a vehicle in New Zealand.

2. I agree to abide by the laws of New Zealand and obey the road rules.
   

3. I will ensure that any person who drives my vehicle has a current New Zealand Driver’s Licence.
   

4. I agree to Middleton Grange International College having the right to withhold or withdraw permission to own and/or drive a vehicle if the conditions of this contract are not met. 
   

Please encourage your student to see Mr David Farmer (Assistant Director) in the International College office to get all the necessary information and forms.