Important Information

On this page you will find out all the information you need about International Student Fees. All Enrolments must comply with The New Zealand Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and New Zealand Immigration Regulations.

The tuition fee includes all tuition costs in the New Zealand Primary School Curriculum, but does not include:

  • Uniforms, stationery, work books, writing materials and electronic devices
  • Specialised music tuition and associated costs
  • Curriculum on line programmes and Life Education programme
  • Costs associated with any extra-curricular activities; such as optional performances, sports, camps, trips, swimming, itinerant music tuition and after school activities
  • Consumable materials used in subjects such as Year 7 and 8 Technology subjects
  • Specialised assessment if required
  • Any specialist teaching required other than ESOL support dependant on needs
  • NZ school dental and health services
  • Entry into academic competitions
  • Halswell School is unable to arrange insurance

School Term Dates and Public Holidays

For School Term Dates and Public Holidays, please click on this link.

Long Term 2026/2027

Maybe available depending on space Yr 3-8

4 School Terms

Tuition Fee: $16000 plus Enrolment and Compliance Fee $750 

A provisional offer of place and an invoice will be issued once the application is approved.

The non refundable enrolment and compliance fee, or the full fees must be paid to secure the enrolment.

All payments must be for full terms and will be in accordance with the Enrolment Contract and Refund Policy.

Once the full fees are received and receipted an application for a Student Visa can be applied for to New Zealand Immigration. Please allow 3 months.

A Student Visa and Insurance are before enrolment commences. (Please note that Halswell School does not arrange insurance)

Short Term – 2026/2027

International Short term enrolments for July 2026 are now closed off. Thank you for an overwhelming number of inquiries.

5 – 12 weeks (only 3 months in one calendar year)

Tuition Fee: $600 per week (non-refundable once enrolment commences)

Administration Fee: $750

In order for us to proceed with an offer of place, the non refundable administration fee, must be paid on receipt of an invoice to secure a place.

Please note all payments must be for full weeks and will be in accordance with the Enrolment Contract and Refund Policy.

Visitor Visa and Insurance Required (Please note that Halswell School does not arrange insurance)

Home Stay Residential Care

Home Stay Residential Care is not available at Halswell School. Please note we are unable to arrange accommodation for parents.

Designated Care

Designated Care by special arrangement only for learners 10 – 13 years old. All compliance must be met before approval is granted by Halswell School. A compliance fee per 4 terms is required which is non-refundable.