Enrich Your Education - Live in New Zealand - Experience our Boarding School Lifestyle!
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Nelson College for Girls welcomes International Students from all over the world who seek a world-class education in Nelson, New Zealand.
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This section is intended to give you an overview of who studies here, what we offer you and the code of practice, plus where you can go to get all of the information you need.
Before you contact us please look through the very detailed "Information for International Students - School Handbook" PDF in the resources section in this page. Once you have read this, please contact us to discuss any questions.
International Students' Comments about Studying at this College
Click on the flag of your country for a profile of Nelson College for Girls and listen in your own language to an International boarding school student talking about their life at the school.
| Listen to Dan Bi Kim, a former student from Korea and Deputy Head Boarder in Clarice Johnstone House. | |
| Listen to Butri Chonwerawong, a former student and boarder from Thailand. | |
| Listen to Zi Yan Huang, a former student from China | |
| Listen to Shu-Ching Yang, a former student from Taiwan | |
| Listen to Saki Takagaki a former student from Japan | |
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Listen to Oi Kei Li, currently a student from Hong Kong |
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Click on the flag for a profile of the College in German |
| Click on the flag for a profile of the College in French |
Click on the flag to read comments from students of the following countries
New Zealand International boarding school - study abroad
New Zealand girls college and private high school that provides ESOL activities (English language speaking courses) for international students along with other studies that include the arts and computer technologies. Homestay accommodation or boarding school facilities are available
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High school English for speakers of other languages . Fantastic high school and boarding school teachers and facilities await all international students.
Note: There is an upper limit of around 70 places at Nelson College for Girls for International students. Also please be aware that English proficiency and course entry criteria exists for all courses.
What We Offer International Students
- An excellent academic record
- A wide range of courses in our curriculum
- Sports, Arts and Information Technology subjects
- Support staff dedicated to our international students
- Choice of boarding or homestay accommodation options
- Nelson Experience Programme
- An orientation programme
- Specialised English Language Programmes & ESOL Teachers
- Excellent boarding school facilities
- Beaches, national parks and a warm climate
- A great New Zealand experience
Like to Learn More?
Download the International Students School Handbook PDF, available from the resources section , to learn about our school, the orientation programme planned to cover the first two days at school, accommodation, fees, insurance and immigration, application forms and procedures.
Your Safety and Care is Very Important to Us!
Nelson College for Girls has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation.aspx
Resources
Click to access:
| RESOURCES | FORMAT | SIZE |
| International Students Handbook at September 2011 | 378 KB | |
| Ministry of Education Website | Website | N/A |
| Uni-Care Insurance | Website | N/A |
| International Students Calendar 2011 | 59KB |


