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Welcome

We are excited to extend a warm welcome to young learners between the ages of 13 and 18 years old from throughout the world. For those who wish to experience learning in a multi-cultural school environment in New Zealand where English is main language of instruction Queen Elizabeth College offers a co - educational student body that includes students from Pasifika, Māori, Asian and NZ European families.

Your journey with us will include academic study as well as opportunities to participate in cultural events and to join in a wide variety of sporting activities. The richness of the Māori and Pasifika cultures, as well as that of other cultures represented by the student body will enhance your understanding of New Zealand and widen your world view. Equally we look forward to learning about and sharing in your culture.

Small classes will ensure a personalised supportive environment with close attention to your learning outcomes, enabling you to work towards achieving your academic and personal goals.

Your homestay family will welcome you into their homes and support you in every way they can.Finally we hope that the friends you make at Queen Elizabeth College will become your friends for life.

Let Queen Elizabeth College be your bridge to studying in NZ.


School term and holidays

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.

Term dates for 2026 are as follows

 Term 1  Monday 26 January  to  Friday 02nd April
 Term 2  Monday 20th April  to  Friday 03rd July
 Term 3  Monday 20th July  to  Friday 25th September  
 Term 4  Monday 12th October    to  Friday 12th December (latest) 

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
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.