International Students

International students are welcome at Selwyn House at all levels of the school. Selwyn House is one of the leading independent day and boarding primary schools in New Zealand. We are located in a city with a population of 320,000.

With students from many countries around the world, students have the opportunity to join a vibrant school community to experience a New Zealand education whilst being encouraged to share their own international experiences.

We want to ensure that international students thrive in our boarding school community. Both inside and outside the classroom we consider it to be of prime importance to raise the awareness of the academic, cultural and linguistic problems faced by our overseas students.

We believe that our international students have much to offer by enriching our culture and our boarding school life.

Immigration Criteria

A student visa is required. This can be done either in your country, or when you arrive in New Zealand. This can be applied for once a place has been offered, and the fee is paid. New Zealand Immigration requirements state that children under the age of 12 years old are to be accompanied by either a parent or a legal guardian, or stay in an approved Boarding facility. Selwyn House School has excellent Boarding facilities for children aged 8 and over. A guardian is required in New Zealand. If help is needed with this, we can recommend someone.

ESOL

English as a second language (ESOL) is available for those who need it and students will receive individual attention for as long as it is required. 

Pastoral Care

The International Student Manager takes a personal interest in each student. Selwyn House School is a signatory to the Code of Practice for International Students published by the Ministry of Education.

For further information and fees please contact the school office.