Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
New Zealand offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 18 international schools in New Zealand. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NZD 29,964), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 18 international schools in New Zealand covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (7), Bespoke Curriculum (7), Cambridge IGCSE (6), Cambridge International AS Levels (5), Cambridge A Levels (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across New Zealand runs from about NZD 200 to NZD 74,500, averaging roughly NZD 29,964. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in New Zealand run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
9 of the 18 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in New Zealand we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
