International Music Programme

Programme overview

The Burnside High School international music programme is best suited to international students who enrol at Burnside for between six and twelve months, who already play an instrument/sing and wish to be taught by and work alongside passionate musicians.

Often two music classes are taken as part of the academic timetable at no cost. Musical instruments can be borrowed from the school (subject to availability), brought to NZ by the student (preferred) or hired from an external provider.

Hiring usually costs about $60 per month and there can also be courier costs involved. Private lessons are mandatory for all international music students. Lessons take place on campus or at the music teacher’s studio and cost between $60 and $80 per hour or $30/40 for 30 minutes.

Students are encouraged to participate in the music department’s co-curricular programme. There are many groups to choose from, some of which require an audition, others are open to all.