International Student Enrolment

We welcome applications from a wide range of nationalities to study at Sacred Heart College. International students may enrol from Years 7 to 13, aged 11-18 years old. Sacred Heart College Hostel enrols students from Years 9 to 13 and requires International Boarders to have an Auckland based Caregiver to provide extra support. This may be a family relative, close friend, or an external paid caregiver, subject to the College's approval.

Our International Student Enrolment Guidelines and Policy forms part of the Enrolment Agreement. We invite you to read through this handbook for further information on enrolling at Sacred Heart College including enrolment requirements, and school policies.

International Student Enrolment Guidelines and Policy

Entry Requirements

Sacred Heart College is a Catholic school, preference is given to students from Catholic families. However, places are available to students of other religious traditions. Selection will be made by the Director of International Students based on:

Previous academic record and performance
English language competency
Student's attitude, characters, and work ethic
Co-curricular activities that the student takes
A successful interview with the Deputy Headmaster - Boarding, if your accommodation option is the hostel

Application Process

Application for a place at Sacred Heart College takes the following steps:

Complete the online International Students Application Form and Enrolment Agreement
Student interview in person or via a video conference. A pre-entry English test may also be required
An Offer of Place and invoice received from the College when the application is successful
Confirmation of place and receipt issued upon full payment of tuition, accommodation and miscellaneous fees
Student visa application submitted to Immigration New Zealand
Medical and Travel insurance to be confirmed
An orientation programme is sent to the student prior to the course commencement

Please note: The renewal of an Offer of Place for each subsequent year of enrolment is not automatic and not guaranteed by the College. The renewal of an Offer of Place is based on the academic progression, attendance, and behaviour of the student both in and out of school among other factors, as determined by the College.

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Auckland Based Caregiver for International Boarding Students

International Students who are boarding at Sacred Heart College Hostel, regardless of their age at the time of enrolment, MUST have an Auckland based caregiver to act in place of their parent. This can be arranged in one of 2 ways:

Parents make private arrangements for an Auckland based Caregiver (this may include a family relative, close friend, or an external paid caregiver not affiliated with the College, subjet to the College's approval). Caregiver compliance check fee applies, or
Paid Caregiver is arranged by the College using the list of recommended agencies/personnel for an additional fee (subject to Caregiver's availability).

A completed guardianship agreement is a pre-requisite for enrolment into the Hostel and needs to be submitted before admission.

The Hostel expects guardians to take an active interest in the life of the student, to assist with transport to and from the airport and to medical appointments, and arrangements for the student's emergency accommodation such as during illness and disciplinary action. The International Department can assist with the exeat accommodation during the term holidays, public holidays and the College’s mid-term breaks.

As part of the application process for Boarding at Sacred Heart College, local caregivers are required to complete the agreement.

International Student Fees

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