International Study Options
Waiuku College offers a broad curriculum delivered by well-qualified and multicultural staff. Students work towards NCEA Levels 1-3, and scholarship examinations in over 27 subjects. Maaori and Spanish language classes are taught to NCEA Level 3.
English Language Support
International students are offered general and subject-specific language learning through the ESOL department. Assistance is given toward school examinations as well as preparation for tertiary studies
School Terms 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.
Requirements of Study
An ability to study in English, at the level applied for, is required. If a full-time ESOL programme is needed prior to starting classes, we can help arrange full-time study at another institution.
For more information, please contact Antoinette Walters- Director of Global & Community Relations
2026 Fees
| Description | Fee (NZD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Full Year (4 Terms) | $17,000 |
| 3 Terms | $12,750 | |
| 2 Terms | $8,500 | |
| 1 Term | $4,250 | |
| Administration | Full Year (4 Terms) | $1,000 |
| 3 Terms | $1,000 | |
| 2 Terms | $600 | |
| Less Than 2 Terms | $600 | |
| Insurance | $635 | |
| Homestay | Homestay Placement Fee | $350 |
| Homestay Per Week | $340 | |
| Homestay Transfer Fee | $250 | |
| Airport | Airport Pickup & Return | $200 |
| Contingency Fund | School trips, camps, uniforms, and extra-curricular activities | $1,000 |
| Extra Costs | Uniform costs (approx.) | $350 |
| Stationery and subject workbooks (approx.) | $200 | |
| International Student Levy (per term) | $107.33 | |
| NCEA entry fee (Year 11–13 students only) | $383.30 | |
| Competitions (approx. per entry) | $5 |
2027 Fees
| Description | Fee (NZD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Full Year (4 Terms) | $18,500 |
| 3 Terms | $13,875 | |
| 2 Terms | $9,250 | |
| 1 Term | $4,625 | |
| Administration | Full Year (4 Terms) | $1,000 |
| 3 Terms | $1,000 | |
| 2 Terms | $600 | |
| Less Than 2 Terms | $600 | |
| Insurance | $635 | |
| Homestay | Homestay Placement Fee | $350 |
| Homestay Per Week | $370 | |
| Homestay Transfer Fee | $250 | |
| Airport | Airport Pickup & Return | $200 |
| Contingency Fund | School trips, camps, uniforms, and extra-curricular activities | $1,000 |
| Extra Costs | Uniform costs (approx.) | $350 |
| Stationery and subject workbooks (approx.) | $200 | |
| International Student Levy (per term) | $107.33 | |
| NCEA entry fee (Year 11–13 students only) | $388.30 | |
| Competitions (approx. per entry) | $5 |
Extra costs may also include school field trips, camps, external examination fees,
extra-curricular activities, and personal spending money.
For a better understanding of the cost of living, please refer to the Study in New Zealand website.