The admissions process provides opportunities for both parties to determine whether it’s a good fit.
There are four or five steps to the process, depending on the year level at which the student will be entering the school. Read through the following to ensure you understand each step before beginning the admissions journey.
Before getting started, you will need the following documents in low resolution formats, ready to upload during the application process. Please note that if you are applying for your child to join King's more than two years in advance you are not required to submit the below documentation:
Our admissions process
Note: Applying online does not automatically grant your son/daughter an offer of a place.
Prospective students will be invited to attend an interview with our Head of Admissions as an integral part of our admissions process. Following the interview, they and their whānau will be given a tour of the College and its facilities. Families are welcome to attend campus tours held regularly at King’s College throughout the year. Upcoming dates are listed on our events page.
In considering applications, King’s College takes into account a range of criteria including but not limited to:
King’s College seeks to retain a significant proportion of boarding students, have a roll that reflects the broader population of New Zealand, and to support the College’s Anglican heritage. King’s College has a preference for boys to join the College in Year 9 and girls to join the College in Year 11, and a strong preference that new enrolments start at the beginning of each academic year.
Notwithstanding the above criteria, any offer of place is made at the sole discretion of the College. These will be emailed to successful candidates.
Acceptance of the offer
To secure the offered place, the Admission Agreement, direct debit form, and medical form must be completed, along with payment of the enrolment fee and the King’s College Old Collegians’ Association (KCOCA) lifetime membership fee, before the expiry date(s).
Following receipt of fees and the completed forms, the College will let you know what needs to be done before the student starts their journey at King’s College.
All students who have accepted Year 9 places at King’s College must sit the placement examinations. These usually occur late in Term 4.
Our Admissions Team can answer any questions about the process. Contact them on 0508 46 25 46 or via email at admissions@kingscollege.school.nz.
Our 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.
