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International Students

Our international students bring richness and diversity to the King’s community. It’s a pleasure to be able to say “nau mai” to young people from all over the world; to help them to reach their academic potential and develop their sporting, music and cultural interests.

The College’s focus on providing the best all-round education extends to our international students. Developing leadership skills and participating in community service initiatives are also an important part of life at King’s, and they receive the full experience.

All students are expected to take an active part in aspects of College life—inside and outside of the classroom. This includes cultural and sporting activities as well as membership of representative teams and groups. Attendance at Chapel and participation in religious tuition and observance is compulsory.

Begin the King’s College international student application process

Support network for international students

One of our strengths is the network of support we have developed for our international students encouraging them to take part in—and benefit from—every aspect of life at King’s.

We have a well-established International Student Programme, and the House system at King’s means we are uniquely placed to support our international students and help them become involved in College life. From the day they start, each student will become part of a King’s House (a boarding or day House) and will receive support and guidance from their Housemasters, staff and senior students.

Boarding or homestay

International students can choose between boarding or homestays for their time at King’s College. Boys can board at all Year levels, and girls from Year 11 to 13, depending on availability.

Boarding students live onsite and can make the most of all the College’s facilities and co-curricular activities. The house system makes it easy for students to make friends, and they receive support from the House staff. Alternatively, students may enter into a homestay situation with a family in the King’s community. These families are carefully selected to ensure a positive experience for all involved.

Families looking into becoming homestay hosts can contact our International Student Liaison, Catherine de la Mothe Fenelon: C.Fenelon@kingscollege.school.nz.

International student orientation

We make sure that our international students feel at home at King’s College right from the start with our Orientation Day Programme! On the first day of Term 1, all new students will attend an orientation within their College Houses. In addition to this, all new international students will attend a specifically designed event, usually held a week after the initial orientation.

The International Student Orientation day is an exciting and informative one for all our international students, covering all they need to know for a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience at King’s College. Following this, all new international students will have a one-on-one meeting with staff in our International Department during Term 1 to assess their wellbeing. Results of this meeting will be emailed to all parents and/or guardians.

You can email Robbie Pickford at r.pickford@kingscollege.school.nz with any questions.

Find out our International Fees here

International student orientation