New Zealand High School Stay
Age
13 - 18 year olds
Duration of stay
4 / 6 weeks, 1 - 4 terms, and 6 terms
Select + Programme
Public high school with choice of location & school
Destination
North and South Island
New Zealand is divided into two beautiful yet very different islands, each offering different landscapes and an incomparable variety of scenery. The country is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. On the North Island you will find beautiful beaches, fields, vineyards, dormant volcanoes and volcanic lakes, hot springs, and glowworm caves. You will also find the iconic Shire and Hobbiton from the Lord of the Rings movies, for which New Zealand is world-famous. If you are in the country you cannot miss a visit to Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand famous for its Sky Tower and the rugby stadium of the legendary All Blacks. More lakes, fjords, mountains, and glaciers are waiting for you on the South Island, which offers a large variety of outdoor activities. In addition to the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, 4.4 million Kiwis inhabit the island, New Zealanders of European descent. Particularly noteworthy is the incredible openness and friendliness of the locals, as well as their easy-going way of enjoying life!
Highlight: Sydney-Experience
Your New Zealand stay
The New Zealand school system is divided into terms. A school year consists of 4 terms of 3 months each per year. The terms are divided as follows:
Term 1: End of January - middle of April
Term 2: End of April - beginning of July
Term 3: Mid-July - End of September
Term 4: Beginning of October - middle of December
For your High School Year in New Zealand, you have the option to choose from 1 to 4 terms starting in January, April, July or October. You also have the option of booking for either 4 or 6 weeks or 6 terms starting in July. You will be in New Zealand a few days before school starts. If you add the Sydney Experience, you will fly to New Zealand a week before school starts and start your adventure earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions about High School in New Zealand
You will stay with a previously screened and approved host family. The student's needs and interests will be met as much as possible with those of the host family.
Yes, a school uniform is compulsory in most schools.
Classes run from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In New Zealand, schools have an international department so that each student can receive appropriate support on site.
Family visits are possible only at the end of the program.
Students usually bring their ski equipment with them, but it can also be rented on site.
Students are not allowed to work during their high school stay.
New Zealand has a developed and very well organised network of public transport.
Due to insurance reasons, students are not allowed to sign up for driving courses. It is also not allowed to drive motorized vehicles.
Unfortunately we do not offer private high schools within our program in New Zealand.
The standard vaccinations common in Europe (tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, pertussis, polio) are recommended.
New Zealand is a very safe country that greatly prioritises security. The crime rate has continued to decrease in the 21st century. Nevertheless, we recommend to keep personal valuables either on yourself or in a safe place.