Wakatipu High School (WHS) welcomes international students, and try to ensure they're well-prepared for both our school and the New Zealand experience in Queenstown.
Resources for Wakatipu High School approved education agencies
Education agents who have a current, signed agreement with WHS are authorized to use these resources when they represent Wakatipu High School in person, online (on their website or social media), or in print.
If you have any questions please contact us: international@wakatipu.school.nz
Prospectus & General Information
- Wakatipu High School International Student Prospectus
- Mini brochure - multi languages (coming soon)
- Fees
- 2026 Term Dates
Term 1: Monday 26 January to Thursday 02 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 03 July
Term 3: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October to Thursday 10 December - Academic Course Options Table for Years 9-13
- Sports available at Wakatipu High School and in the Queenstown region
- Music, Arts, and Culture available at Wakatipu High School
- EOY program (End of Year program)
WHS runs an end-of-year (EOY) activity program specifically for senior international students (Years 11-13) who aren't sitting NCEA exams. This program takes place in Term 4, after regular classes wrap up in late October or early November, once domestic senior students begin their study leave. The schedule and dates for the 2025 EOY program will be announced at a later date. Sample EOY program.
Admissions & Enrollment
- Application Process is outlined here
- International Learner Application Form (to be completed and submitted online only)
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International Learner Contract of Enrolment (signed as part of online application submission)
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Homestay Accommodation Agreement (signed as part of online application submission, if applicable)
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Designated Caregiver Agreement (signed as part of online application submission, if applicable)
Student Life & Support Information
- International Learner Code of Conduct
- International Student Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
- Complaints/Dispute Resolution Service - if the issue cannot be resolved first through the school
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What to expect in homestay
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and requirements
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Expectations around academic assessments and exams: All international student at Wakatipu High School are expected to fully participate in all chosen subjects. This includes completing all assignments and sitting any tests or exams that are part of the regular curriculum, regardless of the length of their study period. This ensures that students and teachers are fully involved in making the experience studying abroad as successful as possible.
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The New Zealand Education System and Teaching Style overview
Marketing & Media Assets
Agent Partnership & Compliance
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Agent Application Form
- Agent Reference Form
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NZQA Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
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London Statement of Principles for Ethical International Student Recruitment
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How to video on applying for a student visa to study in New Zealand
- Student Visa Declaration Form INZ 1226
If you are an education agent based outside of New Zealand and assist your students in applying for their student visa this must be declared in the visa application. - Short video about how NCEA works
- Education Review Office (ERO) report
Useful Links & External Resources
- Cost of Living in New Zealand information
- Why is accommodation so expensive in Queenstown?
- Learn more about visiting, working, and living in Queenstown
- Wakatipu High School Facebook
- Wakatipu High School Sports Facebook
- Wakatipu High School Instagram
- Wakatipu High School YouTube
