Announcement : 

BDS 50th Jubilee: Save the Dates to join our celebrations… Thurs 30 Oct: Mix & Mingle / Fri 31 Oct: School Walk-through. More information coming soon!

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Enrolment

Our short-term places for Term 3, 2025 are now full. 
For all other applications and enquiries please email:
 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).