International Students
Welcome to Edendale Primary School – A Global Community of Learners
At Edendale Primary School, we are proud to welcome international students into our vibrant and diverse school community. Choosing a school for your child is an important decision, and here your child will be supported to grow in confidence, friendships, and achievement. We celebrate every step as students develop their English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while thriving in all areas of school life.
Our vision is to prepare children (Years 1–6) with the skills they need for the future: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and curiosity. Learning at Edendale happens in authentic, engaging contexts. From learning through play and inquiry learning to specialist teaching in Music, STEAM and Art, and our renowned Garden to Table programme, we offer a rich, hands-on curriculum. Students are encouraged to Think, Learn, Create in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment with strong links to our local community.
Beyond the classroom, children enjoy opportunities to lead and connect through our school-house system, environmental initiatives, and a wide range of cultural and creative experiences.
Our school is well-resourced with modern facilities, passionate teachers, and a proven record of success. The Education Review Office (ERO) recently recognised our strong teaching and learning programmes in its February 2024 report – you can read it here.
We warmly invite your family to join us at Edendale, where every child is valued and inspired to Think, Learn, Create.
Ngā mihi nui,
Jonathan Ramsay
MEd (Hons), MEdLead, PGDipEd, GradDipTchg (Primary), BPlan
Principal / Tumuaki and International Director
(pronouns: he/him)
Edendale Primary School
For further information, please email: international@edendale.school.nz
If you are ready to enrol, please visit edendale.enrol.school.nz
Enrolment information
We are a signatory to The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International learners) Code of Practice 2021, which enables us to enrol a number of students who are residing in New Zealand with their parent(s).
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International learners) Code of Practice 2021
Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website.
Summary of the Code of Practice in Arabic
Summary of the Code of Practice in Chinese
Summary of the Code of Practice in German
Summary of the Code of Practice in Hindi
Summary of the Code of Practice in Japanese
Summary of the Code of Practice in Korean
Summary of the Code of Practice in Portuguese
Summary of the Code of Practice in Spanish
Summary of the Code of Practice in Thai
Summary of the Code of Practice in Vietnamese
To apply please submit an application form, a photocopy of the student’s passport, a copy of the student’s birth certificate, vaccination records and last two school reports. Contact the school office for an enrolment pack and a full list of requirements for international students at office@edendale.school.nz
Visa and immigration information
Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz
International student fees
Edendale Primary School charges the following fees for international students. All fees are shown in New Zealand dollars [NZD] and are GST inclusive.
2026
Annual fee: $19,500 [including administration fee, school stationery, ESOL classes, school trips (excluding camp), school t-shirt, sunhat]
Fee per term [10 weeks]: $5,250 [including administration fee]
Upon full or part-payment of fees, the school issues a receipt which can be
forwarded to Immigration New Zealand in support of an application for a student
visa.
NOTE:
1] Please email us for group pricing.
2] Stays shorter than 10 weeks (one term), please email us for pricing.
Additional fees
There may be additional fees for extra services, such as:
out of school music lessons and instrument hire
school camp
Pre and post school [Kelly Club]
Links to policies
Please click here for our Edendale International Student Policies
2026 Term Dates and statutory holidays
Term 1 2026
29 January 2026 – 2 April 2026
6 February 2026 – Waitangi Day
Term 2 2026
20 April 2026 – 3 July 2026
27 April – ANZAC Day observed
1 June – King’s Birthday
Term 3 2026
20 July 2026 – 25 September 2026
No public holidays
Term 4 2026
12 October 2026 – 8 or 10 December 2026 [TBC]
26 October – Labour Day
Accommodation
All international students who attend Edendale Primary School must be living with their parent in New Zealand for the full duration of their stay.
Parents living with their children may obtain help finding rental accommodation through real estate agencies:
https://www.barfoot.co.nz/rent
https://www.airbnb.co.nz/new-zealand/stays
Health insurance
Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while they are in New Zealand.
If you receive medical treatment during your stay in New Zealand, you will be liable for the full cost of that treatment.
As part of the requirements of being an international student in New Zealand, you need to have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment for the duration of your stay in New Zealand. Insurance policies must be approved by the school and must meet the requirements of the code.
Companies who provide health insurance are:
Complaints and concerns
Students and parents may experience problems and difficulties in adjusting to life in New Zealand. The International Dean will first address any problems. If you need further help, please contact the Principal. If you are still not satisfied, you may address a complaint to the board of trustees.
If the school has not adequately addressed your complaint, the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 has processes in place to lodge a complaint external to the school