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International Students

WHY CHOOSE QUEEN ELIZABETH COLLEGE

  • 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.

OUR CURRICULUM

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.


HOW TO APPLY

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.

School term and holidays

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.

Expectations of study

An ability to study in English, at the level applied for is expected. The College offers ESOL as a subject option in conjunction with other academic subjects.

FEES

all in New Zealand dollars $NZ

Tuition Fees
1 Term : $4050
2 Terms: $8100
3 Terms: $12150
Full year: $16200

Accommodation Homestay Fees
$310 per week

Administration Fees
Homestay Placement Fee $300
Admin Fee $500
Airport transfer $100
Homestay Change Fee $350

Designated Caregiver Support Fee $250.
(NB this applies to those students whose parents place their child in a non- school provided homestay).

Incidentals – (refundable) $1000
This includes school camps, curricular excursions, EOTC, school ball, etc.

Extra- curricular activities such as sports, music lessons etc are not automatically included in the above.


Group Study Refunds
Policy

Supervised Group
Policy

International Student Investigation Policy

Have a question or just want to say hello?

Rangitikei Street
P.O. Box 4047
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North 4442

Phone: +64 6 358 9033 ext 2452
Fax: +64 358 4156
Cell: 021 208 0038
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Queen Elizabeth College is a Year 7-13 co-educational secondary school based in Palmerston North. We believe that for a student to succeed, the school and family must work together.