Current Student Guide

The Student Handbook is an important resource for all international students.  

It covers school expectations and policies, support services and day-to-day guidance for life at Macleans College.

Some links on this page, marked with an arrow ↗, will take you to other areas of the Macleans College website for more detailed information.

Students are expected to wear the Macleans College uniform with pride. 

The uniform reflects the school’s values and supports a focused and respectful learning environment

→  Student Life section: View uniform guidelines ↗

Students are to attend all classes promptly at all times.

If a student cannot attend because of ill health, the school must be advised before classes begin.  A doctor’s certificate is required for any absence of three or more days.  

Absence for any other reason must be approved in advance by the International Student Manager.

→  Report an absence ↗

Students receive a timetable outlining their subjects, classrooms and teachers.  This is an important document and should be kept safe for daily reference.

Here is a timetable example.

Bell Times

Bell times structure the school day and indicate the start and end of each class, as well as morning interval and lunch breaks.

→  Bell Times ↗

Behaviour, discipline and rules

Students are expected to behave in a way that contributes to a respectful, safe and inclusive school environment.  Students show courtesy and consideration for others.

→  Read the school rules ↗
→  Read the Code of Conduct ↗

Homework

Homework is an important part of learning at Macleans College.  This must be completed every day, or as required by the teacher. The student must complete all set tasks when asked.  If you are unsure about an assignment, speak to your teacher or ask your homestay family for support.

Public Transport in Auckland

Public transportation is run by Auckland Transport (AT).  Students can travel on buses, trains and ferries using an AT HOP card or contactless payment method.

All international students receive an AT HOP card in a welcome pack provided by Macleans College when they arrive. The card can be used to pay for public transport throughout Auckland.

AT HOP cards are available for purchase online or in person at HOP retailers such as Paper Plus.

Useful links:

• How to top up an AT HOP card
• Purchase an AT HOP card
• AT HOP retailer map
• AT mobile app
• Secondary school student concessions and discounted fares

School buses

School buses are operated by Gobus, telephone no 09 257 7690. Students are responsible for paying their own bus fares.

• Macleans College school bus timetables

Driving in New Zealand

Macleans College does not permit international students to own or drive a car while enrolled at the school.

Road rules for cyclists

Students who wish to ride a bicycle must follow New Zealand road rules.  Cyclists are required to:

• Wear an approved helmet
• Use front and rear lights between sunset and sunrise
• Obey all traffic lights and stop signs
• Ride on the left, at least 1 metre from parked cars
• Use hand signals for three seconds before turning

Safe cycling also requires visibility, predictable riding and maintaining a safe following distance.

→  View New Zealand Cycling Code

Working in New Zealand

International students are not permitted to work in New Zealand unless this is specifically approved as part of their visa conditions.  Students should always check their visa requirements before accepting employment.

Macleans College is committed to the wellbeing of every international student.  Students who are feeling unwell, homesick, anxious or experiencing any difficulties are encouraged to reach out for support.