International
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Information on current fees and costs for international students studying at Wakatipu High School are below, including accommodation, course fees and uniform. Please note that the Ministry of Education requires international students to have approved health insurance (Our team can assist in organising this).

The tuition fees detailed provide an estimate of costs for 2023 and 2024 and are subject to change. The tuition fees listed may not represent the actual cost of a programme of study.

Tuition fees are assessed each year. The fees are applicable only to the calendar year (January-December) in which the course is commenced. If a course of study extends for one or more semesters in a subsequent calendar year(s), the students will be required to pay the tuition fee applicable for that calendar year(s). An incremental fee may be prescribed for short-term stays.

Please refer to the International Student Tuition Contractual Agreement for full terms and conditions.

2024 2025

2024 Tuition Fees

Administration fee:

For student enrolling for the first time

NZ$600

Tuition fee (school tuition and class textbooks):

One year
Three terms
One semester/two terms (irrespective of which terms)
One term (special circumstances only)

NZ$22,900
NZ$18,300
NZ$13,800
NZ$9,200

Bank fee:

Charged for each payment made by bank transfer

NZ$27

ACCOMMODATION AND MISCELLANEOUS

Homestay:

Placement fee

NZ$220

Accommodation:

Accommodation covers three meals a day for seven days a week regardless of holiday or school time. A half week is calculated up to a full week.

NZ$380
per week

Uniform:

New for one set

NZ$700
approx.

Insurance:

Insurance is compulsory. We can assist with this. Policies purchased off-shore must meet the Ministry of Education’s criteria and include an English copy for school records.

NZ$650
approx.
per year

Homestay change fee:

Charged to cover costs associated with homestay change made to accommodate student preferences.

NZ$350

COURSE AND OPTIONAL FEES

Examination fee:

NZQA New Zealand Qualification

NZ$383.30

Outdoor education:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$500

Photography:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

From NZ$130 to NZ$170

Art Painting L2 & L3:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$120

Art Design L2:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$100

Art Design L3:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$170

Art Visual L1:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$120

Hospitality:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$180

Tourism:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

From NZ$130 to NZ$180

Performing Arts (L1 & L2):

Course Fee - determined by student course selection

NZ$100

Correspondence School:

Course Fee - determined by student course selection (for 2nd language not on offer at WHS)

NZ$1,400

School camps and subject course trips:

Details on request

Varies

Ski academy home-stay & coaching:

Details on request. Extra home-stay fees apply.

Varies

Pocket money:

Guideline - NZ$70 per week for 46 weeks. If parents wish, we will manage pocket money making weekly payments into student's bank account.

NZ$3,220

Native language mentor:

Optional

NZ$3,000

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