2024 Tuition Fees
One Year Programme (four terms):
| Tuition Fees (includes workbooks) | NZ$16,500 annual / NZ$4,125 per term |
| Homestay Fees | NZ$315 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 |
| Insurance Costs* | NZ$650 annual |
Laptops cannot be rented from the school so please ensure you bring your own.
Additional Costs
NCEA fees, 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.
View our uniform here.
Please confirm prices at the time of enrolment, in case of changes since publication.
Applications and Contact Details
Please address all enquiries and applications to: The Director of International Students, Burnside High School, PO Box 29677, Christchurch 8540, New Zealand
Email: international@burnside.school.nz
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 |
| Insurance Costs* | NZ$650 annual |
Laptops cannot be rented from the school so please ensure you bring your own.
Additional Costs
NCEA fees ($383), 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.
View our uniform here.
Please confirm prices at the time of enrolment, in case of changes since publication.
Applications and Contact Details
Please address all enquiries and applications to: The Director of International Students,
Burnside High School, PO Box 29677, Christchurch 8540, New Zealand
Email: international@burnside.school.nz
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.
View our uniform here.
Please confirm prices at the time of enrolment, in case of changes since publication.
Applications and Contact Details
Please address all enquiries and applications to: The Director of International Students,
Burnside High School, PO Box 29677, Christchurch 8540, New Zealand
Email: international@burnside.school.nz
