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EDUCATION RECRUITMENT AGENT AGREEMENT

between

Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design


(hereafter referred to as " EDUCATION PROVIDER ")

and

(hereafter referred to as "AGENT")


whereby the EDUCATION PROVIDER appoints the AGENT as a Representative of
Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design for all the courses and programmes offered by
the EDUCATION PROVIDER, on the terms specified below.

A. The EDUCATION PROVIDER

1. The EDUCATION PROVIDER agrees to give the AGENT the authority to


introduce and recommend individual students to the EDUCATION PROVIDER in
accordance with the admission standards and policies of the EDUCATION
PROVIDER, and/or any other guidelines agreed by both parties.

Information

2. The EDUCATION PROVIDER shall endeavour to provide the AGENT complete


and up-to-date information on the EDUCATION PROVIDER with regard to the
programmes, course structure, fee schedules, admissions policies and other
important aspects so as to assist in the proper counselling of prospective
students. At its own expense the EDUCATION PROVIDER shall provide the
AGENT with adequate stocks of Prospectus, information leaflets, application
forms and other promotional materials.

3. The EDUCATION PROVIDER shall answer any enquiries and send all
correspondence and related documents to the AGENT promptly via the most
efficient means.

4. The EDUCATION PROVIDER shall send all the necessary documents to the
AGENT or student directly, for visa application before receiving fees remitted
from the AGENT or student.

Commission Payments

5. For each individual student enrolled at the EDUCATION PROVIDER, following


recommendation by the AGENT, the EDUCATION PROVIDER shall pay to the
AGENT a professional fee based on a part percentage of the applicable tuition
fee. This fee as agreed with the EDUCATION PROVIDER is 20%. This fee is
based on either the first year tuition fee (for courses one year or over) or 18
weeks (for the Foundation Certificate.).

- Where a student has enrolled in either the full year Foundation Bridging
Certificate, or in the 18 week Foundation Certificate and proceeds to enrol for
and be accepted into Year 1 of the BFA, a further commission of 10% of the full
year tuition fee will be paid to the authorised agent who complies with agent
obligations as listed in this Agreement.

- In all other circumstances commission will only be paid for first time students
coming into an NZQA accredited course.

6. Payments will be made only on receipt of invoice, which must include the
student’s name, student ID number (or date of birth), the courses of study,
agreed commission and commencement date.

7. The EDUCATION PROVIDER will NOT pay a commission if:

- The AGENT does not complete their section in the Application Form in full,
confirming that they represent the student; this includes an agency stamp.
- The student withdraws from their course of study within the official refund period.
- The student has already submitted an application form to the EDUCATION
PROVIDER.
- The student does not recognise the AGENT as their consultant for their choice to
study at Whitecliffe.
- The details given in this Education Recruitment Agent Agreement do not
match those given on the Education Recruitment Agent Application form.

Performance of Duties

8. The EDUCATION PROVIDER will review the AGENT’s performance annually.


This could be by way of student satisfaction surveys, interviews or site visits.
9. The EDUCATION PROVIDER will direct the AGENT to a copy of the Code of
Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, in AGENT’S own
language if appropriate.

10. The EDUCATION PROVIDER will advise the AGENT that ethical performance
by the AGENT is of paramount importance.

B. The AGENT

The AGENT shall advise, evaluate and screen all prospective students and shall
collect from the students on behalf of the EDUCATION PROVIDER the
necessary application forms, reports, testimonials, financial guarantee letters,
and any other documents requested by the EDUCATION PROVIDER; these will
then be transmitted to the EDUCATION PROVIDER.

1. Agency: Nothing in this Agreement creates a legal agency relationship between the
EDUCATION PROVIDER and the AGENT. The AGENT is not authorised and
must not:

A. make or purport to make, any representations on behalf of the EDUCATION


PROVIDER, other than is expressly authorised in writing by the
EDUCATION PROVIDER. or

B. enter, or purport to enter, any agreement or undertaking on behalf of the


EDUCATION PROVIDER

2. Key Services and responsibilities of the AGENT to the EDUCATION PROVIDER


include:

A. Promotion of the EDUCATION PROVIDER, its programmes, and services in


the most correct and appropriate manner.

B. Giving advice to prospective students and parents to ensure they have a full
understanding of Whitecliffe before committing to enrolment.
C. In the advising of individuals and dissemination of information, the AGENT
shall take all reasonable measure to ensure that only factual and up-to-date
information is given.

3. Payment of Tuition Fees and Student Visa Application

A. The AGENT shall ensure that payment of tuition fees is made as soon as
possible after the issue of the Offer of Place, preferably within three months
of the commencement of study date giving due consideration to the time
required for the application for, and issue of a valid student visa for study at
Whitecliffe.

B. Where the AGENT receives payment of the tuition fee/s from the student the
AGENT holds those fees in trust for the student/s and must transfer the said
fees to the Whitecliffe Public Trust Account as soon as possible and no
later than one week after receipt of the fees,

C. Where a student is making payment of the tuition fee directly to the


Whitecliffe Public Trust Account the AGENT must advise the student that
following the issue of an Offer Of Place, .timely payment is required in order
to obtain a student visa before course commencement.

D. Where an Offer of Place is issued with less than two months until the
commencement of study the AGENT shall ensure that the payment of fees
and filing of the visa application with Immigration New Zealand is completed
as soon as possible.
No student can commence study at Whitecliffe without a valid student visa to
study at Whitecliffe.
4. Communication

A. The AGENT shall submit complete documentation of the student's


application to the EDUCATION PROVIDER promptly by email, or any other
efficient method as required.

B. The AGENT shall ensure the EDUCATION PROVIDER receives the tuition
and any other fees from the students and the AGENT will remit these
amounts to the EDUCATION PROVIDER by Telegraphic Transfer (TT) or
International Bank Draft (NZ$) within one week of the student gaining visa
approval in principle.

C. If at any point contact details, business arrangements or consultants working


for the AGENT change they must immediately notify the EDUCATION
PROVIDER with the new details.

D. The AGENT will take a proactive stance to gaining any further information
from the EDUCATION PROVIDER surplus to that which is initially provided
or known.

5. Appropriateness

A. The AGENT shall endeavour to introduce and recommend individuals who are
academically and financially qualified for admission to the EDUCATION
PROVIDER.
B. The AGENT will not engage in any false, misleading or deceptive conduct or
otherwise contravene any of the EDUCATION PROVIDER’S obligations under
the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
C. The AGENT confirms that he/she has read and understood the New Zealand
Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International
Students, copies of which can be viewed on the Ministry of Education website at
www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international. The Agent agrees to comply with the
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
and understands that any breaches of the Code may result in the termination of
this agreement.

Breach or change of AGREEMENT

- This Agreement is subject to cancellation by either party on notice of two (2)


weeks.
- This agreement is made based on the information supplied on signing, if details
change the EDUCATION PROVIDER may reconsider or alter this agreement
with the AGENTs cooperation.
- The Agreement shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of signature.
- Any renewal of the Agreement will be negotiated and the AGENT will be notified.

It is acknowledged that both the EDUCATION PROVIDER and the AGENT will strive for
the success of this agreement, with the best intentions for prospective students. If the
EDUCATION PROVIDER judges that the AGENT has or is not currently fulfilling their
role according to this agreement, the AGENT will receive a warning, response to this
warning can justify termination.

If the EDUCATION PROVIDER becomes aware that the AGENT is engaging in false,
misleading or deceptive conduct or otherwise contravening the EDUCATION
PROVIDER’S obligations under the Code, the EDUCATION PROVIDER will
immediately advise the AGENT in writing to cease that activity. If the AGENT fails to
cease, the EDUCATION PROVIDER will immediately withdraw the AGENT’s
accreditation, terminate this Agreement and stop accepting students from the AGENT.
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE HEREBY AGREED BY:

Signed for and on behalf of the EDUCATION PROVIDER:

Signature: _____________________ Designation: _____________________


Lianne Saunders Marketing Manager

Date:

I, the AGENT have read and understood the conditions of the Contract and I agree to
follow them. I have also read the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International
Students and agree to comply with the conditions.

Signed for and on behalf of AGENT:

AGENT Signature: _____________________ Date: _____________________

Name (please print): _____________________

Agency Stamp:
Confirmation of Agreement
Please complete and return this form to Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design with one
copy of the Agreement Contract for our records.

Agency Name

Agency Signatory & Title

Physical Address

Mailing Address
(If different from above)

Phone Fax

Email

Website

Please name a person that we Our contact person:


can contact for updates and
queries throughout your service Contact person’s email
with us.
Contact person’s phone number:

Commission Payment Payment in NZ Provide the following when making payment:


Details
(Please tick  Cheque Bank Payee Name
preferred option)
 Direct Credit
Name and Address

Account Name and Number

Swift Code / Corresponding Bank

Overseas Payment Please provide the following when you send in


your Commission Invoice:
 Bank Draft
Payee Name
 Currency Preference

 Clearing Country (for Bank Name and Address


Euro Payments)

 Telegraphic Transfer Account Name and Number

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