International Students

Independent Schools of New Zealand has 48 Member Schools across New Zealand. 

The New Zealand private schools sector has been ranked amongst the best in the world in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012 Report. 

Map showing locations of our Member Schools

View the ISNZ Directory of New Zealand Schools

Interested in studying at an independent school in New Zealand?

• Read about one of our international school students
• View the PISA private schools top world rankings 
• A guide for parents considering New Zealand as a study destination
• Information about the school system in New Zealand 
• Caring for International Students - Code of Practice 2016
• Education quality and standards

Qualifications available at our Member Schools

• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
• The International Baccalaureate 
• Cambridge International Examinations

General information

• New Zealand Regions
• New Zealand term and school holiday dates 

Useful websites for further information

• Immigration New Zealand
• Ministry of Education website

    Springbank School's International Programme

 Wentworth School International Student profile

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School's International YouTube channel