The VLN Primary initiative works in partnership with the Ministry of Education, who fund our operational base and participating schools who contribute the curriculum. By contributing a teacher or resourcing a programme your ākonga can choose from a wide range of learning opportunities shared through our network. This kaupapa of reciprocity underpins the non-profit cost model that we call the ‘Kete Economy’. All participating schools contribute, to enable the sustainability of learning opportunities for all students.

 

  • School Contributions & Costs
    Schools contribute through reciprocity by providing an eteacher to teach online OR participation costs for their students as outlined below (on occasion funding support may be available). 
  1. School Membership 

U1

U2

U3

U4+

$250

$300

$350

$400

 

All schools contribute annual membership in addition to:

  1. Participation Costs
    All costs are based on a 15 week Semester.

Small groups/individuals (less than 8 students)
$88 per student, per class

Whole class (8 or more students but no more than a regular school class size)
$1,059

Short Taster Classes
$353.00 – whole class participation in online classes of 5 weeks duration for Taster classes. No membership fee for first taster class for new schools.

  • Parental Registrations:
    Where schools aren’t members or learners are homeschooled. Parents are responsible for supporting their childrens’ learning and paying participation costs.

    $288.00 per student, per semester (15 weeks) for the first class
    $88.00 each additional class
    $88.00 each additional family member.

  • All costs and fees are GST exclusive.

 


Funding support:

If funding is a barrier to participation for your school please contact us for advice. This resource will assist you in finding a community funding provider.

Terms for Participation

  • All costs and fees are GST exclusive.
  • Participation costs and 50% of the membership cost are refundable up until the timetable is finalised and classes have commenced, thereafter these fees are non-refundable.
  • Schools who begin their participation mid year or later will have a reduction in membership fee of 50%.
  • Per student participation costs enables a student to be registered in one class for one semester or a whole year. This is not transferable between students.
  • Fees must be paid in full by the end of the third week of class starting, unless other arrangements are made.
  • Reciprocity value of a school’s eteacher contribution will be based on 12 student registrations into VLN Primary classes – per semester or per full year. Reciprocity through eteacher contribution is dependent on having sufficient registrations to run the programme being offered.
  • Principals of participating schools who are contributing eteachers should provide release for them of at least one hour a week.
  • Some classes may have costs attached (such as for practical materials). It is the responsibility of the student’s home school to make payment to the provider for any associated costs.
  • Schools are requested to include their VLN Primary participation in their own school planning, strategic goals and reporting. Principals, eteachers, and school support people should endeavour to consult with and give feedback to VLN Primary School Governance Group, personnel and the MoE.
  • Participating VLN Primary schools must complete a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ensuring their commitment to these Protocols of Participation each year. This can be completed within the registration document.
  • Any disputes should be directed through the ePrincipal to the Governance Group.

Please read our Protocols of Participation for full terms and information. Contact us if you require further information.