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We welcome applications from students all over the world

Please contact us for an application form

or download the application form:

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Please apply early as we have limited places each year.

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To study at Hutt Valley High School:

Students...

should have studied English for at least 2 years.
will usually have a New Zealand based caregiver, guardian or agent. This is additional to the host family. This person will help the student if needed.
must supply their latest school report and have a letter of recommendation from their Principal.

Fees:

Tuition fees for one year

Homestay finding fee (if required)

Homestay payment (3 meals per day)

School uniform (approximately)

Medical insurance (approximately)

$12,000

$350

$200 per week.

$250 (new)

$450 per year

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All values in New Zealand dollars. Click here for a currency converter

The tuition fee covers:

all classroom tuition costs including English (ESOL) classes if required.
school administration costs
New Zealand taxes (GST)
five day school trip to OPC or the Year 13 Geography trip to Rotorua.
student ID and school computer/internet fees
government levies
loan of school textbooks for the year

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The tuition fee does NOT cover:

homestay costs
transport costs and daily spending money - you should expect to spend about $20-40 every week.
school uniform
stationary - approximately $100-200 per year
entry into national qualifications (NCEA) - approximately $375 for Year 11, 12 & 13 students.
insurance - medical and travel

Pay your tuition fee to:

Bank of New Zealand, High St, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

Account name: Hutt Valley High School Board

Account number: 020528 00 3065400

Bank statement details: Student's name

Insurance

Health and Travel Insurance

All international students MUST have medical insurance and travel insurance when studying in New Zealand. The school can help you get insurance. The cost of insurance in New Zealand is approximately NZ$450 per year.

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New Zealand Health Services

Most international students will have to pay the full cost of seeing a doctor or going to hospital in New Zealand. Full details on medical entitlements can be found at the Ministry of Health.

Insurance for Accidents

The New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides some accident insurance for temporary visitors, but there may be medical and other costs to pay if you have an accident. For more information go to the ACC website.

Visa information passport

It is important that you apply early for your visa. It is also important that you send all the information when you apply.

Click here for information about New Zealand Visas.

Or go to this site for the new student visa application forms.

Uniform

To see the uniform and for more information, click here.

Code of Practice

Hutt Valley High School has agreed to follow the Code of Practice in the Pastoral Care of International Students. This is published by the Ministry of Education. Copies are available at: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

For translations of the Code of Practice click here

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