Agent Resources - International | Wakatipu High School, Queenstown, NZ

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 Prospectus
Mini brochure - multi languages (coming soon)
Tuition and Fees

2026 Term Dates

Term 3: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October to *Wednesday 09 December
*International students not sitting NCEA exams finish their WHS classes and activities by 19 November

2027 Term Dates

Term 1: Friday 29 January to Friday 09 April
Term 2: Tuesday 27 April to Friday 02 July
Term 3: Monday 19 July to Friday 24 September
Term 4: Monday 11 October to *Wednesday 15 December
*International students not sitting NCEA exams finish their WHS classes and activities by 20 November

2028 Term Dates

Term 1: Tuesday 01 February to Thursday 13 April
Term 2: Monday 01 May to Friday 07 July
Term 3: Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September
Term 4: Monday 16 October to *Friday 08 December
*2028 dates TBC; International students not sitting exams finish their WHS classes and activities by mid November

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. Tentative 2026 dates: 09-19 November. Sample EOY program.

Admissions & Enrollment

Application Process is outlined here
International Learner Application Form (to be completed and submitted online only)
International Learner Contract of Enrolment (signed as part of online application submission)
Homestay Accommodation Agreement (signed as part of online application submission, if applicable)
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
What to expect in homestay
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and requirements
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.
The New Zealand Education System and Teaching Style overview

Marketing & Media Assets

Agent Partnership & Compliance

New Zealand Education Agent Training Course from ICEF
Learn the fundamentals of international education, develop your counselling skills, and understand how to maximise student recruitment opportunities via his free course. Payment is required for the exam.
Agent Application Form
Agent Reference Form
NZQA Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
London Statement of Principles for Ethical International Student Recruitment
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