Welcome to International Halswell!
Come in with a smile, leave with hundreds!
We are currently taking expressions of interest for 2025 from Yr 3-8 for a limited number of places.
We are unable to accept short term enrolments for 2025.

Our school is a leading primary school with 640 delightful students who are eager to learn and love coming to school.
We are highly regarded in New Zealand for the premium quality of education we offer and the outstanding students that leave as well balanced broad thinking young people.
Halswell School has over 150 years of interesting history and tradition and is located in a beautiful area on the edge of the city that offers an exceptional highly sort after lifestyle.
The area is growing fast with many new residential options, interesting shops and cafes and a huge range of recreational choices for the whole family including a magnificent new community library.
Getting around is very easy by bus, car, walking or scootering. The airport is only 20 minutes away.
We are proud of our global reputation for the extra care and support we take of International students and the high quality New Zealand experiences that so many families have enjoyed. The life long friendships made and the contributions to the internationalisation of our whole school community are highly valued.
Watch the videos below to find out why Christchurch and Halswell are the places to be!
What Makes Us Special?
Welcome to Halswell
SangHyun Returns to Halswell
Further Information
Arrival Support
Please click on the button below for all the information you need on arrival.
Penny O’Connell
International Director
New Zealand Registered Teacher
ESOL Specialist
1 School Road
Halswell
Christchurch 8025
New Zealand
Email: penny.oconnell@halswell.school.nz
Phone: +64 3 322 7038