Welcome to Mairehau High School
We are pleased that you have taken the time to see what our school can offer you. We are a small, friendly school situated close to beaches, golf courses and wide open spaces on the edge of Christchurch, the garden city of New Zealand. Because we are a small school we can offer you all the support that you will need to learn English and to adapt to living in a new culture.
We look forward to answering any questions you may have and to welcoming you as one of our students.
Kind regards
Mrs Robertson
International Dean
Tuition Fees
NZ$14,500 per year
or NZ$3,625 per term
or NZ$375.00 per week
Admin Fee $500
Note - An Offer of Place will only be provided after school fees have paid and only for the period of time the fees cover.
Homestay Fees
$294 per week including all meals and internet
Homestay one off placement fee $300 - this will be charged to the student at the commencement of the homestay
Guardianship Fees
$350 per month/ $3500 per year (10 months).
Medical Insurance (compulsory)
$507 for one year (subject to change)
Additional Costs
These vary according to the individual programme the student selects and includes:
Uniform approx $200
Stationery (about $50 a year)
Non programmable scientific calculator for Maths, Physics, etc (about $40)
Trips out of school, including field trips required in some subjects
Entry fees to external examinations: $375
Refunds
Refunds will be made in the following circumstances:
If an application for refund is made before the student starts the course minus an administration charge of $250 to cover costs incurred by the school will be charged.
If an application for refund is made after the student starts the course but before the second half of the course, fees will be refunded less:
An administration charge of $500
Costs to the school already incurred for tuition
Components of the fee already committed for the duration of the course, including appropriate proportions of salaries of teachers and support staff
Costs already incurred for the use of facilities and resources
The proportion of the Government levy the school is required to pay
Any other costs already incurred3. If the school is unable to provide the course requested by the student and agreed on in the school's Offer of Place.
Refunds will be considered in the following circumstances:
If an application for refund is made after the second half of the course has begun the refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, eg: Family bereavement, illness or other family circumstances which require the student to return permanently to the home country, or serious illness of the student.
In these circumstances students who are insured may have the balance of the fees reimbursed by the insurer. The school will only consider the balance not provided by the insurer
Refunds WILL NOT be considered in the following circumstances:
1. If the student is expelled or excluded from the school.
2. If the student acquires permanent residence status after having enrolled at the school as an international student.
Application Procedure
An application for refund of fees must be made in writing. The application must be made to the Board of Trustees. The application must explain why the student has withdrawn from the course and reasons for seeking a refund. Documentary evidence to support the claim should be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enrol?
You need to fill out an Enrolment Form and send it to the International Dean, Mrs Robertson. When she receives this she will contact you about what happens next.
Please see contact details below.
Mrs Robertson
Address Mairehau High School, 440 Hills Road, Mairehau, Christchurch
P 64 3 385 3145 E robertm@mairehau.school.nz
How do I pay my account?
When you fill out the application form and send it to us you will receive in return an invoice and acceptance letter. The invoice will have our New Zealand account number on it for you to make payment by telegraphic transfer. If you are using an agent the payment will be organised by them.