Who Needs to Enrol as an International Student:
If you are not a domestic student and plan to study at Wakatipu High School for more than two weeks, or if you are paying fees for your education, you must enrol as an international student. Please note that the New Zealand Ministry of Education does not provide funding for international students, and all enrolments are subject to the school's approval. We highly recommend reading our prospectus to learn more about our school and what we offer.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in studying at Wakatipu High School as an international student, please follow these steps:
1. Complete online enrolment via 'Enrol Now' link below
2. Application assessed by school
3. Online interview* scheduled and conducted
4. If conditions are met, you'll be offered a conditional place at Wakatipu High School
5. Pay fees - for more details about fees, click here
6. Unconditional place offered
Expectations During Your Studies:
As an international student at Wakatipu High School, you will be expected to fully participate in all your 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 your study period. This ensures that both you and your teachers are fully involved in making your experience studying abroad as successful as possible.
About Our Qualifications:
Wakatipu High School offers the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), which is the official national secondary school qualification in New Zealand, administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Your NCEA test grades will be formally marked and submitted to NZQA.
2025 Term Dates
Term 1: Monday 27 January to Friday 11 April
Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June
Term 3: Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 06 October to Tuesday 09 December
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
*Prospective students will have an online meeting with the Director of International Students prior to a place being confirmed.
Questions: If you have any questions before completing the form, please contact us using the 'Enquire Now' link below.
New Zealand has a Disputes Resolution Service for International Students. Accessing this service will be covered with students during their orientation, and further information can be found here.
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