International Enrolment /
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2026 International Costs
Wesley College is a Signatory to the Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International School Learners.
The following is a summary of the costs for an overseas student to attend Wesley College:
International School Learner Tuition Fee | NZ$ | 8,690 |
Stationery / Personal Expenses (Approximate) | NZ$ | 1,000 |
| Uniform (approximately) | NZ$ | 1,000 |
NCEA (Literacy and Numeracy examination fee) Year 9-10 NCEA (examination fee) Year 11 - 13 NCEA (Scholarship Assessment fee) Year 13 NOTE: NCEA fees must be paid in the year of the exam, if not it will not be awarded. | NZ$ NZ$ NZ$ | 383.30 383.30 88.90 |
Unicare Medical Insurance (Approximate) NOTE: Unicare Medical Insurance may increase in 2026. | NZ$ | 690.11 |
New Zealand Government Requirements
The New Zealand Government requires students who do not hold New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Residency to have:
- a current student visa;
- a current student permit with Wesley College named as the education provider;
- paid the foreign student tuition fee;
- medical and travel insurance; and
- a nominated New Zealand Caregiver.
Student Visa
The costs of obtaining a visa to enter New Zealand are the responsibility of the student’s family. Medical screening and a Police Clearance are required.
The Code of Practice
Wesley College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International School Learners published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website at Code of Practice
New Zealand Immigration
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Eligibility for Health Services
Most International School Learners are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz
Accident and Medical Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz