INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Is my child eligible to study at Nelson Central School?
We welcome applications to study for children aged from 5 – 11 years for periods from four weeks to six years.
How do I apply?
Step by Step Guide:
1. Send us a completed Application for Entry Form, International Student Profile form, the administration fee of $300 NZD per student, a copy of your child’s passport, and a recent photograph of your child. Please also complete the school’s online Enrolment Application form, found here.
Our bank details for the administration fee are:
Bank: ASB
Branch: Nelson
Address: P O Box 35, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140
Account Number: 12-3165-0192390-00
Swift code: ASBBNZ2A
2. We will contact you to let you know if your application has been accepted. If it has we will send a letter offering you a provisional place and an invoice for tuition fees.
3. Once you have received our letter, email us that you accept the place offered, pay the fees (using the bank details above) and send us the completed Tuition Agreement form.
4. When we have received the fees we will email you with a receipt for this payment.
5. You then need to apply for the appropriate visa.
6. You will need to organise medical insurance before you leave your home country - we will need a copy of your insurance certificate.
7. We will also need to know where you will be living in Nelson - please send us proof of this (for example, a tenancy agreement).
Forms you need to complete are:
Fees & Expenses:
Administration fee: NZ$300 per student (non-refundable)
Tuition fee: NZ$300 per week (or part there of) per student (including government charges). The school year is 40 weeks in duration.
You will need to plan for other school expenses, for example school camp charges etc.
Please Note: Fees are reviewed regularly and may change at short notice.
Who do I contact if I need more information?
In the first instance please contact the school by email: admin@nelsoncentral.school.nz
Code of Practice
Nelson Central School abides by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. You can view the International Code of Practice here.
