We welcome international students and see real benefits from having New Zealand and international students learning together.
International students are required to undertake additional English language (ESOL) tuition if their ability to speak and understand English is not appropriate to their age. The requirement to undertake this tuition is at the sole discretion of the principal. Additional charges apply for ESOL tuition.
The International Student levy is $12,000 (inclusive of GST) per annum, payable in addition to the standard tuition fee. Standard tuition fees can be found here: Tuition fees 2025
International tuition fees for the year must be paid in full before an ‘offer of place’ is issued.
Pastoral Care of International Students
The Cathedral Grammar School has agreed to observe and be bound by The Education (Pastoral Care for International Students) Code of Practice 2021. This code is a guarantee of standards of student care and supervision, teaching and recruiting as well as providing a 'complaints protocol' for dissatisfied students or parents. Copies of the code are available on request from the school or from the NZQA Website at: www2.nzqa.govt.nz/international/study-nz-quals/code-international-students/
International students must live with at least one parent (not a guardian or caregiver). Failure to adhere to this rule will result in their immediate withdrawal from the school and loss of any fees paid in advance.
Immigration and Visas
Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at: www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas.
Health Services and Insurances
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health on their website www.moh.govt.nz
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Find more information at: www.acc.co.nz.
International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.
Disbursements
Disbursements are charges for activities that are not covered by tuition fees. These are payable on receipt of the statement/tax invoice and no later than the 20th of the month following the invoice e.g. January charge payable by 20th February.
Disbursements cover items and activities such as stationery, school trips, school camps, sports costs, music, drama, other extra-curricular activities, after school care, visiting performers and other incidentals which relate directly to the student’s activities at school.
Due to the excellent educational reputation of Cathedral Grammar, pressure on the school roll is strong and this may result in limited vacancies. Please contact Nicky Orm, Director of Enrolments to enquire about current availability.
Email: Nicky Oram at oramn@cathedralgrammar.school.nz to learn more.