G6.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (26/07/1999)

1. The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased is determined by the applicant's average IELTS score across all four bands, according to the following table.

   Average IELTS score	Charge to be paid	ESOL entitlement
   4.5 or more	NZ$1,700	NZ$1,500
   4 or more, but less than 4.5	NZ$3,350	NZ$3,000
   3.5 or more, but less than 4	NZ$5,000	NZ$4,500
   Less than 3.5	NZ$6,650	NZ$6,000

2. The charge includes the applicant's ESOL tuition entitlement, as well as the NZIS and Skill New Zealand administration costs.
3. If an applicant has not submitted IELTS results when requested, the maximum charge of NZ$6,650 applies.

G6.15.1 Failure to pre-purchase ESOL tuition

Any ESOL tuition charge due must be paid before a residence visa is issued or a residence permit is granted; and if it is not paid to the NZIS within the specified time, the residence application must be declined.

Effective 26/07/1999