Fees and Enrolment
The 2025 Fees are outlined below.
Fees 2025
Tuition $NZD
Full Year $16,500.00
Term One $ 4,125.00
Term Two $ 4,125.00
Term Three $ 4,125.00
Term Four $ 4,125.00
Administration Fee $ 500.00
These fees cover:
All class tuition
E.S.O.L courses (English for Speakers of other Languages)
Text books and school magazine
Class trips required for the curriculum
Government levies and taxes at 15%
Please note: Our Refund Policy is clearly outlined on the Application Form which is available on our website.
Homestay
Cost per week (including $10 per week administration): Includes all meals, laundry, and monitoring of homestays $350.00
Homestay Placement Fee (one-off payment) $300.00
Additional fees
COURSE EXPENSES
These will vary according to the individual programme chosen by the student and are not covered by the standard tuition fee. They are subject to change. They may include materials and equipment for Art, Technology classes – Food, Fabrics, Hard Material, Graphics, and Outdoor Education etc. The fee does not include stationery, photographs, fees for social activities, private music tuition, private language qualification TOFEL, IELTS or NZQA fees
FULL YEAR INSURANCE approx $600.00
NZQA EXAMINATION FEES - (Years 11-13) – if applicable $383.30
All Scholarship subjects (additional to NQF fees) per subject $102.20 further information can be found on https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/new-zealand-scholarship
UNIFORM
Students enrolling for a year or more must purchase their own uniforms. Approx. $600.00
Hire will be available for students enrolling for 2 terms or less. $200.00
SPORT FEES
These will vary depending on the sport. Uniform fee may also be required - from $50.00
Equipment
Students must provide their own laptop device for classroom use. A Chromebook is not suitable. Our school platforms run on Windows Microsoft Suite, so Apple computers and iPads are manageable for one term students but not suitable for long term enrolments.
Students must have a New Zealand sim card and phone plan for their phone. This can be organised on arrival in NZ. We will also arrange a Metro Bus card which can be topped up by the student for school and local buses.
Code of Practice
These costs are a guideline only and subject to change without notice. Tuition and Homestay fees are subject to changes in Government Legislation relating to finance or GST.
International Contact Details:
Louise Silvester - International Director
Email: lsilvester@avonside.school.nz
Lisa Garrett - International Manager
Email: lgarrett@avonside.school.nz