VUW新西兰惠林顿理工大学5月新闻概要-接受Duolingo,重要日期更新等

While the University campuses remain closed and staff are working from home, classes continue online and we also continue to accept applications for Trimester 2. If you have interested students looking to apply to study this year or in 2021, please get in touch with your Regional Manager with any questions. The application deadline for Trimester 2 has been extended to 1 June.

Here are the latest updates from the international team:

虽然大学校园仍然关闭，工作人员在家办公，但课程仍在网上进行，我们也继续接受申请T2的申请。如果你有兴趣申请今年或2021年学习的学生，请联系iae。T2的申请截止日期已延长至6月1日。

以下是来自国际团队的最新消息:

Important updates for English-language testing during COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many English proficiency testing services have closed down their testing centres around the world. Nevertheless, an online version of the TOEFL and IELTS tests are available for students to take at home in many countries, except for mainland China and Iran.

由于新冠肺炎疫情的爆发，许多英语水平测试服务机构已经关闭了它们在世界各地的测试中心。尽管如此，除了中国大陆和伊朗之外，很多国家的学生都可以在家里参加托福和雅思的在线考试。

For applicants residing in mainland China and Iran only, the University now accepts the Duolingo English Test (DET) for the remainder of the year (Trimester 2 and Trimester 3) only; or until normal face-to-face testing can resume, with the following minimum scores:

只适用于居住在中国内地及伊朗的申请人，大学现时只接受“多邻国”英语测试(DET)，暂时仅针对T2或T3;或者直到可以恢复正常的面对面测试，最低分值如下:

• DET score of 100 for undergraduate entry本科入学的DET成绩为100分
• DET score of 110 for postgraduate entry研究生入学的DET成绩为110分

The DET has been identified by many international universities as an alternative for those who reside in China or Iran to meet the English language requirements for entry.

对于那些居住在中国或伊朗的学生来说，DET已被许多国际大学认定为满足入学英语要求的另一选择。

Important changes to course withdrawal policy

The University has made some changes to the course withdrawal policy in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students.

为应对新冠肺炎疫情对学生的影响，学校对退课政策做了一些调整。

• Students will be able to withdraw from courses up until the final day of teaching in Trimester 1 (26 June) without requiring the approval usually needed from their Faculty. Please note that a refund may not be applicable.

学生可以T1(6月26日)学期的最后一天之前不需要（通常需要教师）批准就可以退学。请注意，退款可能不适用。

• If you have students considering withdrawing from one or more of their courses, encourage them to visit this page to determine if they may be eligible for a refund of their fees. Before withdrawing, students should check with Wellington University International if it may affect their visa.

如果你有学生考虑从他们的一个或多个课程中退出，鼓励他们访问这个页面，以确定他们是否有资格获得退款。在退学前，学生应该向惠灵顿大学国际学院咨询是否会影响他们的签证。

If your students are unsure, or have further questions, please ask that they email fee-reconsideration@vuw.ac.nz for advice before they withdraw.

如果你的学生不确定，或者有其他问题，请发邮件至fee-reconsideration@vuw.ac。在他们离开之前，新西兰寻求建议。

Spotlight on the Master of Design Technology

以下为设计技术硕士课程的亮点提要

Change to English proficiency programme start dates

Due to the ongoing uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a few small changes to the start dates to the English Proficiency Programme (EPP) for Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 of this year.

由于COVID-19大流行带来的持续不确定性，今年T2和T3的英语课程 (EPP)的开始日期发生了一些小的变化。

• EPP classes for Trimester 2 will now commence on 15 July and finish on 9 October 2020. T2的EPP课程将于7月15日开始，并于2020年10月9日结束。
• EPP classes for Trimester 3 will now commence on 4 November 2020 and finish on 5 February 2021. T3的EPP课程将于2020年11月4日开始，2021年2月5日结束。

Information about hardship options for international students during COVID-19

针对COVID-19，给国际生的助学金选择

We understand that some students, including international students, are facing hardship due to the impacts of COVID-19.

We have developed information about some options that you can recommend to your students who are in New Zealand and need assistance in accessing food parcels and other essential items.

• Under the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, the University has an important responsibility for all students' health and wellbeing. Students in need of assistance can contact the international office (or their usual contact) in the first instance to see if they can help.
• Community, faith-based, and cultural groups are providing support to those in need. To find out what is available, students can contact Citizens Advice Bureau or phone 0800 367 222.
• If your students are in urgent need of food or other essentials, they can get a free food parcel from a foodbank on the New Zealand Foodbanks website.
• Students can contact their home country’s embassy in New Zealand to see what help they can provide.

Homestay fees structure

寄宿家庭费用的架构

Host Families New Zealand Limited (HFNZ) is Victoria University of Wellington's preferred third-party homestay provider. Students or partners need to submit an application directly to HFNZ when choosing to stay in a homestay here in Wellington. The University can provide support if required during the application process.

Fees for homestays are set by HFNZ and are subject to change each year. The current fee structure is outlined below and stated in New Zealand dollars:

• Placement fee (non-refundable) $250
• Replacement fee (changing families) $110
• Rent per week $290 — this includes a single room, two meals a day (Monday-Friday) and three meals a day (Saturdays and Sundays) 
• Lunch each day per week (optional) $50 — Monday-Friday
• Special Dietary requirements, cost per week (optional) halal, gluten-free, etc $30
• Holding fee per week (this will reduce student's rent if they are going to be away for 5+ days, must be confirmed in advance)  $110
• Winter power surcharge / week (from 1 June–30 Sept) $20
• Credit card surcharge 3%

You can contact Host Families New Zealand directly if you would like to find out more about placing students in Homestay accomodation while they study with us in Wellington.