Study Options

Riccarton High School has welcomed international students for over 25 years. We maintain a medium-sized international programme of approximately 30 students; small enough to give students the individual care and attention they need, but within a school large enough to provide a high quality programme, plus staff and support services for every facet of New Zealand life.

Rolleston College is a future focused and inclusive Decile 10 co-educational state high school in Rolleston community. Our aim is to provide a high quality education that focuses on excellence and allows each and every learner to stand and succeed as who they are and develop the confidence to be the very best that they can be.

Selwyn House School is an independent girls’ school centrally located in Merivale, Christchurch.

We specialise in the future-focused education and development of girls in their formative years (years 1–8).  We have a co-ed pre-school and offer boarding options for students ages 9-13.

Shirley Boys’ High School is a single-sex school with a roll of 1200 boys. On April 29th, 2019 we opened our doors to students and staff as New Zealand’s newest campus. Our new site is custom-built, and our facilities are superb. We are situated next to a brand-new City Council swimming facility which means our students have excellent access to the community swimming pool. We pride ourselves in being specialists in boys’ education.

St Bede’s offers an excellent academic education alongside a multitude of sporting and cultural opportunities for every boy. We are proud of our academic standards and were the highest performing non-private boys’ school in Canterbury in NCEA in 2018. International students can choose to live in the College dormitory or with homestay families. The small number of international students means that each boy recognised as an individual.

St Joseph's School is a state-integrated primary and intermediate school for girls and boys. Our aim is to empower students to become confident, motivated learners, living the Gospel values of our special character.

At over 100 years old, St Margaret’s College has played host to thousands of forward-thinking young women and educators. It leads the way in providing a world-class education in a teaching and learning environment tailored to suit girls while celebrating the traditions of its founding values.

Welcome to Talent International Institute (TII), a distinguished institution with a rich history dating back to 2003. At TII, we have garnered acclaim for delivering high-quality education, specializing in both general and academic English language teaching, including comprehensive IELTS preparation and NZCEL Levels 3 and 4 courses. Our commitment extends to offering diploma programs in Construction Management and Information Technology, providing students with valuable post-study work rights and clear pathways to university and ITP bachelor degrees.

Welcome to the Te Kāpehu Riccarton School. Our school is a full primary (Years 1–8) family-orientated school. Our children are valued for their differences and individuality. Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is a school where learners are supported to become Te Kāpehu All-Stars.

Located in north-west Christchurch, our school is close to Christchurch International Airport and the University of Canterbury. Our kura accepts international students at all year levels and prioritises full year enrolments so that students can enjoy full immersion in New Zealand life, culture and education.