International Students

• Ready for Life: Individual attention and support for every student to prepare them for life after school.
• Small classes with low student numbers per class.
• Which means more attention to the individual student.
• Emphasis on student development inside and outside of the classroom
• Full NZ experience: easy access to the great NZ outdoors, including farms, beaches, and the mountains.

Queen Elizabeth College follows the NCEA curriculum in the senior levels. All students are expected to work towards gaining credits all three levels.

Years 9 and 10- students study a broad range of core subjects supplemented by options encompassing a wide range of subject areas.

Years 11-13 Year 11 All year 11 and 12 students study 6 courses per year.

Year 11 English Mathematics and Science are compulsory, with three other elective subjects of the student’s choice.

Year 12 English is compulsory with five other elective subjects of the student’s choice.

Year 13 Students study five subjects with one study period.

English Language Support

International students will be offered general and subject specific language support via the College’s ESOL programme. Specific assistance will be provided to assist students prepare for internal school and external examinations in the senior years. Where required extra support will be available to help students prepare for tertiary studies after graduating from high school.

Step 1: Contact Us
We recommend that you reach out to the International Student Coordinator to discuss the feasibility of obtaining admission to Queen Elizabeth College. This will provide you with an excellent opportunity to discuss any queries you may have.

Step 2: Submit your application
The parents or agent should submit the online application.

Required documents include:

• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your latest immunisation record – translated into English 
• School reports and transcripts from the past 2 years – translated into English
• Any evidence of participation in extracurricular activities
• A clear recent photograph

The College will assess your application. On occasion it may request an online interview with you via Zoom or Teams. This will be advised at the time.

Successful applicants will be sent an Offer of Place and Fees Invoice. Payment of the fees will be recognised by way of a receipt which can then be used to proceed to apply for a New Zealand Student Visa.

The school calendar is available on the website.

The academic year runs from early February to early December with 4 terms, each of about 10 weeks.
There is a 2-week holiday at the end of each Terms 1, 2 and 3. The summer holiday is from early December to late January.
Students are accepted at the beginning of terms 1, 2 or 3.