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Welcome to Burnside High School - one of New Zealand's largest and more well known establishments. International agents, parents and students will know Burnside High School for our numerous achievements and our high profile alumni who often stand out in the areas of: academia, Creative and Performing Arts, the Specialist Music Programme and sport.
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Location:
South Island , City
School Authority:
State
Nearest Airport:
Christchurch International Airport
We are a school of passionate and professional people that provide International Students with endless opportunities and excellent pastoral care.
Because of our size we are able to provide an extensive list of subjects. Creative Arts and Performing Arts are our stand-out subject areas.
Burnside is positioned in a very student-friendly neighbourhood. Close by we have: University of Canterbury, International Airport, Russley Golf Course and the local Fitness and Aquatic Centre.
A 59 hectare site consisting of: a 700 seat Performing Arts Auditorium, outdoor swimming pool, two gymnasiums, dance hall and commercial kitchen facilities for our Food Technology students. Across the road from school is the City Council owned fitness and aquatic centre that can be used by students in their free time.
The curriculum has 8 Essential Learning Areas. Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Languages, Physical Education and Health, English and Creative Arts. We over 50 different subjects within these 8 learning areas. Student in the first 2 years will have a set curriculum with some optional subjects.
For more information please visit www.burnside.school.nz/international
In the senior years, Y12 and Y13 students are able to choose 6 subjects which they study for 4 hours per week.
For more information please visit www.burnside.school.nz/international or https://burnside.schoolpoint.co.nz/courses/learning_areas
Specialist Music Programme - a unique programme in New Zealand catering for New Zealand's best musicians. Pre-recorded auditions are compulsory for entrance into this high level course. Specialisms are - Piano, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Voice, Jazz and Contemporary Music.
Standout teams are -
Girls' Volleyball - NZ Champs 2015,2016
Table Tennis - National Champs 2017, 2019
Golf - recent Regional and National Champs
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Canoe Polo
Cricket
Cross Country
Cycling
Fencing
Golf
Hockey
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Netball
Orienteering
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Skiing/Snowboarding
Soccer
Surfing
Table Tennis
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Volleyball
Water Polo
School Type: Day School
Gender: Co-ed
Qualifications: NCEA
Year Levels: 9-13
Religion: Non-Denominational
Total Enrolment: 2600
Total international students year 9 - 13: 170
Program Established: 1960
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Maori, ESOL, IELTS Prep, other
Info: Other languages include German
Entrance Dates: Term 1/January, Term 2/April, Term 3/July
Length of stay: 2 Terms, 3 Terms, 4 Terms, until graduation
Application Deadlines: Rolling
Application Process: Enrolment Form, School Reports, Offer of Place, Payment Receipt
Website: www.burnside.school.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnsidehighschool
Location: South Island , City
Info: South Island's largest co-educational school in Christchurch, the Garden City. Burnside is situated in the western suburbs and only 2km from the Christchurch International Airport, 4km from the University of Canterbury and 7km from the city centre.
Specialized Programs: Outdoor Education
Info: Outdoor Pursuits - consisting of whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, tramping, navigation and first aid.
Accommodation: Homestay
Info: All International Students who do not have family close to school live with one of our selected homestay families.
Two members of staff are dedicated to managing the homestay programme and making the best fit for each student.
Most students will walk, bike or bus to school. Christchurch is a flat, cycle-friendly city.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
There are four members of staff in the International Department. In addition to these members, Divisional Deans and Counsellors also provide a large amount of support for all students.
All students must take part in our Orientation Programme to ensure a good start to the term.
| 1 Term (Term 1 or 2 or 3) | NZD 4125 | EUR 2290,39 |
| 2 Terms (Term 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 or 3 & 4) | NZD 8250 | EUR 4580,79 |
| 3 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3) | NZD 12375 | EUR 6871,18 |
| 4 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) | NZD 16500 | EUR 9161,58 |
| 4 Terms (Term 3, 4, 1, 2) | NZD 16500 | EUR 9161,58 |
Tuition Fees cover: Standard classes and content delivery, workbooks, Non NCEA End of Year Programme (tour)
| Homestay Fees per week | NZD 294 | EUR 163,24 |
Please note that 1 term consists of approx. 10 weeks in school and host family. Moreover please take into account homestay fees during school breaks/holidays.
Additional Fees: NZD1000 Enrolment Fee
NZD350 Homestay Management Fee
NZD294 Weekly Homestay Fee which is paid directly to the homestay family
NZD200-700 Uniform (second hand - new) Y9-12
Laptop - please bring your own device as the school has full wifi coverage
Comment Fees: The school is able to provide cover for each student using either Southern Cross or Unicare Travel and Medical Insurance.
A full year's insurance may cost about NZD650
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1600 to Euro 2200
Visa approx. Euro 250
Pocket money approx. Euro 200 to 250/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: mandatory
Southern Cross or Unicare
Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual New Zealand school and is subject to change / as at: 03/2023
