Marsden School welcomes applications from international students
Fees for International Students
- All fees are stated in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax of 15% where required.
- Annual fee invoices are due in full, prior to the commencement of the school year.
- In the event of early withdrawal, one term's notice in writing is required. If notice is duly given, fees will be refunded for the period of the year that the student did not attend.
2025
| Annual International Student Fees (2025) | |
| Annual School Fees Years 1-6 | $36,300 |
| Annual School Fees Years 7-13 | $47,300 |
| Homestay Fees (per week) | $450 |
| Insurance* | |
| Uniform | $1,500 |
| Incidentals** | $2,750 |
| One-off Enrolment Fee (once your application has been accepted and upon enrolment) | $600 |
*Parents/caregivers are advised comprehensive insurance (medical/travel etc.) is required to be purchased directly from a reputable insurance company. Evidence that insurance has been purchased must be provided to the school before a student commences their Marsden education.
** Incidentals are used to pay for camps, private music lessons, class excursions, ID card and extra workbooks etc, and will be debited to your account. Any unused portion will be rolled over to the following year, and the balance remaining will be refunded once the student has left Marsden.
Additional Costs
In addition to the annual fees above:
- English language tuition is included in the school fees and regular classroom programme. If additional tuition is required, it is available at an extra cost.
- A range of extra tuition, for example piano, dance or speech and drama lessons is also available. These may incur an extra cost.
Short-Term Fees
| Short-Term International Student Fees (4 weeks minimum attendance) | |
| Weekly Tuition Fee Years 1-6 | $1,055 |
| Weekly Tuition Fee Years 7-13 | $1,345 |
| Enrolment Fee | $300 |
How to apply
Enrolment is easy, just follow these steps below:
1. International Application
International Students can apply easily by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You are able to save the online application and come back to it later if needed. There is no application fee at this point.
Documents you may need for the application are:
- copy of the student's passport
- copy of a recent school report for student
- copy of the parent's or caregiver's passport
- signed copy of the International Enrolment Agreement and Medical Form, which will be provided to you during the online application. Download, sign and upload.
2. Enrolment Assessment
Once we receive your completed Enrolment Agreement and Medical Form, the Director of International Students, Mrs Jo Burns, will conduct an online interview with you. She will assess your application and suitability. Acceptance is subject to this interview.
3. Letter of Offer
If successful, you will receive the following documents:
- A Letter of Offer from the Principal, for immigration purposes
- A Homestay Form (if applicable)
- An Acceptable Use Technology Agreement
- A Sport and Cultural Form
- An invoice for the Enrolment Fee, tuition and Homestay (if applicable)
4. Confirmed Offer of Place
On return of documents and payment of fees, a confirmed offer of place will be prepared by Marsden School. Once enrolled, international students have the same rights as domestic students. They are also required to observe the laws of New Zealand, the school rules and code of conduct. In addition, students who are in a homestay are expected to follow the rules of the homestay parents.
If you have any questions about studying in New Zealand, please contact our Director of International Students, phone +64 4 476 8792 ext 842 or email enrol@marsden.school.nz
Any confirmed offer of place is contingent upon the applicant/family meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Government for entry to New Zealand, as applicable at the time of entry.
Refund Policy
The following policy outlines the conditions and requirements for making a refund for any fees for international students:
