International schools in New Zealand
There are 45 international schools listed in New Zealand. They offer Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB MYP, IB PYP, and National Curriculum (England). Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $183–$28.2K (USD). 17 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 45
- Curricula
- 8
- With boarding
- 17
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $183–$28.2K
Curricula offered: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB MYP, IB PYP, and National Curriculum (England).
Accreditations: Cambridge International, IB, Cognia, and NEASC.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ficino School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | NZ$22.5K |
| St Cuthbert's CollegeSTCC | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Girls | NZ$3.5K |
| St Peter's School, Cambridge | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | NZ$24.5K |
| ACG Sunderland | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | NZ$19.9K |
| Diocesan School for Girls | IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Girls | NZ$26.8K |
| St Peter's CollegeSPC | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Boys | NZ$19.8K |
| Chilton Saint James School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | NZ$20.7K |
| Huanui College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | NZ$16.2K |
| Kristin School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | NZ$22.1K |
| St Paul's Collegiate School | IGCSE | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | NZ$30.6K |
| St Mark's School | IB PYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Bucklands Beach Intermediate School | IB PYP | Primary, Lower secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Scots College | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Queen Margaret CollegeQMC | IB Diploma, IB MYP, IB PYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Girls | NZ$46.2K |
| ACG Tauranga | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | NZ$22.1K |
| Rangitoto College | IB Diploma | Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| John McGlashan College | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Boys | — |
| ACG Strathallan | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | NZ$24.4K |
| Pinehurst School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | NZ$19.3K |
| Burnside High School | IGCSE | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | NZ$19K |
| Zayed College for Girls | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | NZ$300 |
| St Margaret's College | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Girls | NZ$18.9K |
| Whanganui Collegiate SchoolWCS | IGCSE | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | NZ$2.8K |
| Dilworth School | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia | Boys | — |
| Saint Kentigern Boys' School | — | Primary, Lower secondary | — | Boys | NZ$25.6K |
| Cashmere High School | National Curriculum (England) | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Green School New Zealand | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | Co-ed | NZ$21.1K |
| Carncot Independent School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Primary, Lower secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| St Patrick's SilverstreamSt Patrick's Silverstream | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | NZ$3.3K |
| Saint Kentigern College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| St Kevin's College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | NZ$1K |
| Saint Kentigern Girls' School | — | Primary, Lower secondary | — | Girls | NZ$25.6K |
| St. Andrew's CollegeStAC | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | NZ$21.1K |
| Nga Tawa Diocesan School | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | NZ$9.2K |
| Avondale College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Christchurch Boys' High School | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| City Impact Church School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| King's High School | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | NZ$16.5K |
| St Paul's College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| Samuel Marsden Collegiate School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | NZ$39K |
| Pukekohe Christian School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| ACG Remuera | — | Early years | — | Co-ed | — |
| Iona College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | — |
| Marist College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | — |
| Milford School | IB PYP | Primary | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in New Zealand?
- Novana Index lists 45 international schools in New Zealand.
- What are the best international schools in New Zealand?
- There is no single best international school in New Zealand; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 45 listed schools offer Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB MYP, IB PYP, and National Curriculum (England) and hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, Cognia, and NEASC. Compare all 45 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in New Zealand offer?
- International schools in New Zealand offer Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB MYP, IB PYP, and National Curriculum (England).
- How much does international school tuition cost in New Zealand?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in New Zealand ranges from about ≈ $183–$28.2K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in New Zealand?
- Yes, 17 of the international schools listed in New Zealand offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in New Zealand hold?
- Listed schools in New Zealand hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, Cognia, and NEASC.