International Schools in New Zealand
Compare 9 international schools in New Zealand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NZD 41,291), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 9
- Curricula
- 7
- Average annual fee
- NZD 41,291
- Fee range
- NZD 200 – 74,500
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,145 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Saint Kentigern College
- Oldest
- Rangi Ruru Girls' School (1889)
- With boarding
- 8
About international schools in New Zealand
New Zealand offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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3 international schools in Auckland
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2 international schools in Wellington
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Curricula
There are 9 international schools in New Zealand covering 7 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (5), Bespoke Curriculum (5), IB (PYP) (3), IB (MYP) (2), NCEA (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across New Zealand runs from about NZD 200 to NZD 74,500, averaging roughly NZD 41,291. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in New Zealand run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
8 of the 9 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in New Zealand we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.