After your application has been accepted, we will create an invoice specifically for you. The invoice will specify all of the costs for your stay, including tuition, accommodation, insurance etc., and contains everything you need to know about making the payment.
There are some additional costs that you may encounter which you can view below.
| FULL YEAR | 12 Months | Cost ($NZD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $21,000 |
| Administration Fee | $2,000 |
| Homestay Fee (per week, to be paid in advance) | $400 |
| Accommodation Support Fee | $500 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance | $670 |
| Contingency Fee* | $1,000 |
| TOTAL | $43,570 |
| 2 TERMS | 6 Months | Cost ($NZD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $10,500 |
| Administration Fee | $1,000 |
| Homestay Fee (per week, to be paid in advance) | $400 |
| Accommodation Support Fee | $250 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance | $380 |
| Contingency Fee* | $500 |
| TOTAL | $22,630 |
| 1 TERM | 3 Months | Cost ($NZD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $5,250 |
| Administration Fee | $500 |
| Homestay Fee (per week, to be paid in advance) | $400 |
| Accommodation Support Fee | $125 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance | $240 |
| Contingency Fee* | $500 |
| TOTAL | $11,415 |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS *Prices are subject to change. Additional costs are an approximate guide only. |
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|---|---|
| Laptop | Students will require a laptop each day for all subjects. Tablets are not recommended due to their reduced functionality. |
| Stationery | $100 – $150 per year depending on chosen subjects. Mathematics students in Years 12 and 13 are required to use a scientific calculator. |
| Outdoor Education fees | $500 – $1000 per year |
| School uniform | Approximately $350 to $400 (excluding footwear) (can choose to use contingency fund for these items.) This is available from the uniform shop on site at school. |
| School camps | Some subjects have extended camps as part of their fieldwork. Costs will vary. |
Notes:
Medical and travel insurance is compulsory for the duration of the student’s course. It can be arranged through the school with Unicare Insurance. For more information on this policy please visit www.uni-care.org/nz-student-plan. Insurance fees are subject to change by the Insurance Provider.
*Contingency fee may contribute to the following costs (where applicable):
Botany Downs Secondary College has a Fee Protection policy to safeguard the fees paid by International Students, in the unlikely event that the school may not be able to commence or continue to deliver tuition to the international student.
The School Board guarantees to hold in reserve sufficient funds to meet the requirements of any refund in these circumstances.
When students come to study in New Zealand, education providers have an important responsibility to ensure that those students are well informed, safe and properly cared for.
To support this, the New Zealand government has developed the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice
The full, legislative version is also available on the New Zealand Legislation website.
A peak body for schools supporting international students in the education sector
