How to Apply

Macleans College welcomes international students from Year 9 through to Year 13, offering a pathway to New Zealand secondary school qualifications including NCEA and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

Students may enrol for a single term or remain through to graduation - up to five years of secondary schooling in New Zealand.

The enrolment process has been designed to be straightforward, supporting students and families from initial enquiry through to arrival in New Zealand.  

Each step ensures students are appropriately placed academically and settled into homestay accommodation before their studies begin.

Macleans College students walking across school fields with sea views behind

Step-by-step application process

Prepare required documents

Before beginning an application, the following documents should be gathered and ready to upload:

  • Current passport
  • Portrait photograph
  • Most recent school report, including attendance record (with English translation)
  • Vaccination certificate (with English translation, if available)
  • Insurance certificate (with English translation, if available)

Submit the online application

Once all documents are prepared, the online application form can be completed and submitted with supporting documents attached.

All information provided must be complete and accurate.  This ensures appropriate academic placement and suitable homestay matching.

Where information relates to health conditions or learning needs, honest disclosure will not automatically disqualify a student from enrolment.  However, failure to disclose relevant information, or providing misleading information, may result in the withdrawal of an Offer of Place or termination of a Contract of Enrolment.

Need assistance?  Students and families requiring help with their application are welcome to contact the International Student Manager, Mr Patrick Lau - [email protected]

Student Visa Information

International students intending to study in New Zealand must apply for a visa through Immigration New Zealand.  A Confirmed Offer of Place from Macleans College is a required supporting document for this application.

Important note: Macleans College is not authorised to provide immigration advice and is unable to assist with visa applications.  Families requiring immigration guidance are encouraged to seek advice from a licensed immigration adviser.

Key Dates

Term Dates 2026 Term Dates 2027
Term 1: Monday 2 February - Thursday 2 April Term 1: Thursday 28 January - Friday 9 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July Term 2: Tuesday 27 April - Friday 2 July
Term 3: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September Term 3: Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October - Thursday 3 December Term 4: Monday 11 October - Wednesday 8 December
Important dates to note 2026 Important dates to note 2027
Monday 9 February: Orientation for new international students Wednesday 27 January: Orientation for new international students
Friday 6 February: Waitangi Day holiday Monday 8 February: Waitangi Day holiday
Monday 20 April: Orientation for new international students Friday 26 - Tuesday 30 March: Easter holiday
Monday 27 April: ANZAC Day holiday Tuesday 27 April: Orientation for new international students
Monday 1 June: King’s Birthday holiday Monday 7 June: King’s Birthday holiday
Monday 20 July: Orientation for new international students Friday 25 June: Matariki holiday
Monday 26 October: Labour Day holiday Monday 19 July: Orientation for new international students
Monday 28 September: CIE examinations start September, date TBC: CIE examinations start
Date TBC: Term 4 programme for short term international students Monday 11 October: Orientation for new international students
Tuesday 10 November: NCEA and Scholarship examinations start Monday 25 October: Labour Day holiday
Thursday 3 December: Last day of school year Date TBC: Term 4 programme for short term international students
November, date TBC: NCEA and Scholarship examinations start
Wednesday 8 December: Last day of the school year