Additional Information

Uniform

All students must wear a uniform. The cost is approximately $500 - please see the Uniform Price List for current prices. Uniform must be paid for on arrival.

Stationery/Fees

Students will need to purchase their own stationery and text books. The Stationery and Fees Lists can be seen here. Your stationery will cost approximately $150 and is payable on arrival.

School Year

The School year starts in early February and ends mid-November for Years 11-13 and mid-December for Years 9-10.

The school day goes from 8.40 – 3.00 pm with five 1 hour lessons and breaks for morning tea and lunch. Students can bring their own lunch to school or buy it at the school canteen.

What our students say

“I really liked the Music Department at Wainuiomata High School, where I learnt to play the guitar. The atmosphere is relaxed and I made good friends”
-- Jonas, 18, Belgium

“The teachers are really helpful and it's been very good for my English being here. My homestay family treat me like a member of their family.”
-- Sae, 17, Japan

 For more opinions from our international students, see our Student Stories page.

Information about Wellington:
You can learn more about what Wellington has to offer here: www.wellingtonnz.com

Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students:
Wainuiomata High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this school or from the NZ Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz. You can get further information on our page about the Code here.

Eligibility for Health Services:
Most international students 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 health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on its website at www.moh.govt.nz

Accident 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 www.acc.co.nz 

Medical and Travel Insurance:
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. This normally costs around $500. The names of two insurance companies which deal with international student insurance policies, and their contact details, are provided below:

Southern Cross Medical and Travel Insurance: www.southerncross.co.nz
Student Care Medical and Travel Insurance:www.studentcareinsurance.com

If you take out insurance in your home country, you must provide evidence of the policy cover.

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: www.immigration.govt.nz

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