We are delighted we can share our New Zealand educational experience with students and families from around the world.

Please see our information regarding enrolling long-term international students at Queenstown Primary.

OUR PROGRAMME:

At QPS we have a well-established and successful International Student programme. We believe the best possible experience for our International Students is sharing in the New Zealand Curriculum covering subjects such as maths, literacy, science, technology, physical education (PE), ICT and library time

Regardless of what they are doing, students will be engaged in a programme designed to immerse them FULLY in the English language and Kiwi Culture.

OUR PROSPECTUS: CLICK HERE

TE REO (Our Maori Language):

The New Zealand Curriculum acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand. All students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of te reo Maori me ona tikanga.

At QPS we offer the students a range of Maori opportunities and experiences.

These include:

• Te Reo me nga Tikanga Maori being taught within the classrooms

• Optional Kapa Haka available to all students

• Mihi Whakatau; to welcome new students and staff

• Matariki; learning about and acknowledging the Maori New Year

OUR CAPACITY:

So that we can provide an amazing experience for you and your family we only confirm 1 - 2 international enrolments per class. We request prompt confirmation as we cannot hold spaces without payment.

FEES:

International Fees apply to all students who do not meet the definition of a domestic student. This includes students of parents who do not have a New Zealand Work Visa.

Children under the age of 10 years MUST be accompanied by their parents and CANNOT be left in the care of a designated caregiver. Queenstown Primary School requires ALL students live with their parent or legal guardian for the duration of their stay.

MINIMUM PERIOD OF STUDY:

Our minimum period of study is 7 weeks for all students unless they are enrolling in our July Short Term programme where the minimum period of study is 4 weeks.

All enrolments are at the discretion of our Principal.

HOMESTAY

We do not offer homestay.

OUR MISSION:

Queenstown Primary School promotes Quality, encourages Perseverance and  empowers each student to create their own pathways to Success.

The school values Care (Manaaki), Respect (Whakāute) and Integrity (Ngakau Tapatahi) are an integral part of the teaching and learning programme. These values are expressed in everyday actions and interactions within the school.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

You and your student must have Travel and Medical Insurance. We recommend using Southern Cross and the link to this website is attached. Please ensure you are covered from the time you depart your home until you return and you must have full cover for repatriation and expatriation.

SOUTHERN CROSS: https://www.scti.co.nz/our-policies/international-student/insurance/

Your full insurance policy MUST be emailed in ENGLISH prior to enrolment commencing. It will be checked to ensure it meets the following guidelines.

Your insurance must cover:

• Travel to and within NZ -  from the time you depart your home until you return

• Medical care in NZ including diagnosis, prescription, surgery, and hospitalisation

• Repatriation or expatriation in case of illness or injury - including cover of travel costs incurred by family members assisting repatriation or expatriation.

• Death of the international tertiary learner, including cover of –
  - travel costs of family members to and from New Zealand
  - costs of repatriation or expatriation of the body; and
  - funeral expenses

ZONING: CLICK HERE

You need to be aware all the schools in Queenstown are zoned. International Students are exempt from this zoning as long as the students remain fee-paying. In the event of the children becoming a domestic student then you will either need to ensure you live within our enrolment zone or the child will need to transfer to another school in your residential zoned area

THE PROCESS:

The process is relatively easy. 

1. Complete the enrolment form for each child and ensure all requested documents are attached

2. Once I’ve received this information and have checked forms are completed, all requested documents have been sent and confirmed availability of space - I will then process an invoice.

3. We request that fees are paid promptly to confirm your placement.

4.  A receipt will be issued and together with the Offer of Placement which you will need to acquire a student visa. If students are studying for less than 3 months then they may be entitled to study on the Visitor Visa. 

ACCOMMODATION:

Please note that accommodation can be difficult to source in Queenstown. Queenstown Primary does not refund fees if you are unable to source accommodation.

It is a priority you source accommodation now.

To assist with your accommodation search please contact Nathan Gee at the Queenstown Accommodation Centre nathan@qac.nz - please inform Nathan that you’re enrolling at Queenstown Primary School.

Other options are:

Pure Properties: https://www.purepropertyrentals.co.nz/

Real Estate NZ: https://www.realestate.co.nz/

House Mart: https://www.housemart.co.nz/

While you’re here enjoy what Queenstown has to offer:

Discover Queenstown: CLICK HERE  

Cost of Living in Queenstown: CLICK HERE 

CODE OF PRACTICE AND REFUND POLICY:

It is recommended that you make yourself familiar with the Code of Practice for International Students and our refund policy which is included in the Enrolment Form.

ENROLMENT FORM

Please CLICK HERE for enrolment form.

I hope this answers some of your queries and if you have anything further to ask please be in touch with me on international@queenstown.school.nz

I look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you and your family to Queenstown Primary.