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).
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.
Prepare required documents
Before beginning an application, the following documents should be gathered and ready to upload:
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]
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.
| 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 |