We accept a limited number of overseas students in Years 9 to 12. Our international students are integrated into all College classes. A satisfactory level of the English language, both written and spoken, is required.
Boys can start their study with King’s at Year 9 and girls can start at Year 11. Students normally enter King's College at Year 9. However, it is possible, in the event of places being available, to enter the College at levels above Year 9. It is considered that a commitment of two years education at the College is a minimum requirement, and therefore entry to Year 13 is not possible. International students who intend to study Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in Years 12 and 13 must have first completed the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Year 11.
To attend King’s College, international students must meet the conditions of entry into New Zealand. These include:
International student visas
Certain prerequisites must be met for a student visa. The College is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students. To apply for a student visa, a letter of offer from a New Zealand school is required. The prospective student's family will need to produce evidence of having sufficient funds to pay entry and tuition/boarding fees for the institution of their choice. The Immigration Service requires:
- evidence that full fees for one year have been paid in advance,
- written guarantees of accommodation (in the case of King's College, a boarding place or homestay accommodation), and;
- evidence of medical and travel insurance.
You can find out more about student visas on Immigration New Zealand's website.
Guardianship
An overseas student who boards at the College must have a guardian or relation living in the greater Auckland region. Parents of overseas students may make private arrangements with a guardian, or our international department can assist in assigning a guardian. This guardian or relation is expected to:
- take an active interest in the life of the student,
- make leave and accommodation arrangements on mid-term and public holiday weekend breaks, and;
- be able to assist with any emergency arrangements and with transport to and from the airport when required.
Medical insurance
The College has a Medical Centre which is staffed 24 hours per day. However, those students on a Student Visa must carry medical and travel insurance to cover their time at the College including travel to and from home. Details of insurance policies must be lodged with the Head of Admissions.