International Fees
2025 tuition fees
One Year Programme (four terms)
| Tuition Fees (includes workbooks) | NZ$19,000 annual / NZ$4,750 per term |
| Homestay Fees | NZ$350 weekly |
| Administration Fee | NZ$1,000 per Offer |
| Homestay Management Fee | NZ$350 per Offer |
| Designated Caregiver Fee | NZ$200 per Offer |
| Government Levy | NZ$100 per term |
| Government NCEA Fee | NZ$383 annual |
| Insurance Costs* | NZ$650 annual |
Laptops cannot be rented from the school so please ensure you bring your own.
Additional Costs
Sports fees, musical instrument hire and private tuition, school trips, stationery, materials/specialist course costs and equipment required for some subjects are not covered by the standard Tuition Fee.
*Insurance
The school can purchase insurance for you.
School Uniform
School uniform is not included in the fees. The cost of a new school uniform is approximately $600 – $700.
Some second-hand uniforms may be available.
2026 tuition fees
One Year Programme (four terms)
| Tuition Fees (includes workbooks) | NZ$19,000 annual / NZ$4,750 per term |
| Homestay Fees | NZ$370 weekly |
| Administration Fee | NZ$1,000 per Offer |
| Homestay Management Fee | NZ$350 per Offer |
| Designated Caregiver Fee | NZ$200 per Offer |
| Government Levy | NZ$100 per term |
| Government NCEA Fee | NZ$383 annual |
| Insurance Costs* | NZ$650 annual |
Laptops cannot be rented from the school so please ensure you bring your own.
Additional Costs
Sports fees, musical instrument hire and private tuition, school trips, stationery, materials/specialist course costs and equipment required for some subjects are not covered by the standard Tuition Fee.
*Insurance
The school can purchase insurance for you.
School Uniform
School uniform is not included in the fees. The cost of a new school uniform is approximately $600 – $700.
Some second-hand uniforms may be available.
Please confirm prices at the time of enrolment, in case of changes since publication.
Please address all enquiries and applications to:
The Director of International Students
Burnside High School
PO Box 29677,
Christchurch 8540,
New Zealand
international@burnside.school.nz
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