Announcement : 

School is now closed for 2025. We will reopen on Wednesday 4th February 2026.  During the holidays the office will be open for new enrolments from 9.00am until 12.00pm on 29 January 2026 & 30 January 2026.  Or please email office@botanydowns.school.nz for an appointment or enrolment pack.

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Enrolment

We are now accepting applications for 2026.

Please email applications and enquiries to:
 international@botanydowns.school.nz

 

 

Students from Year 1 (5 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old) are welcome to apply to study at Botany Downs School.  Acceptance will depend on enrolment information provided and space availability in a class at the child’s year level.  All international learners must be living with a parent at all times.

 

 

Immigration

All international learners must hold a valid visa to study in New Zealand and adhere to their visa conditons.  

Visit the Immigration New Zealand website for more information on student visas: Immigration New Zealand – Student Visa information 

 

Health Insurance

Medical and Travel Insurance is compulsory for international learners while in New Zealand.  Insurance can be organised through companies such as the one listed below:

Southern Cross Travel Insurance

Click on the link to download a brochure.

 

** Key insurance requirements include:

  • an international school learner’s travel to and from New Zealand, within New Zealand, and if part of educational instruction, outside of New Zealand
  • medical care in New Zealand
  • repatriation or expatriation of the international learner as a result of serious illness, injury, or death (including funeral expenses).