International

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A Beautiful Place to Learn

Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto Island.

Beaches, lush native bush and spectacular views of the Gulf make the North Shore an excellent place for families to live and for kids to grow and learn.

The area has plenty going on, lively cafes and restaurants, sports clubs and leisure centres.

The North Shore is an hour away from the Auckland International Airport, or a short ferry ride from Downtown Auckland.

Application update for 2027

Applications are now open for International Students wishing to commence their studies in Term 1, 2027.

 

Please note the following requirements:

  • Term 1, 2027 dates: 2 February – 9 April 2027
  • Students must enroll for a minimum of one term
  • Applications for Term 1, 2027, close on 30 October 2026
  • We encourage you to submit applications as early as possible, as places are limited, and early applications assist us with planning

International Representatives

Mr Hayden Iles

Principle

Mrs Ilse Hindle

International Student Co-ordinator

Mrs Alice Andel

Pastoral Care

Mr Lydia Bush

ESOL Teacher

Mrs Lina Newton

Cultural Advisor - Chinese

Mrs Stella Park

Cultural Advisor - Korean

Enrolments

Requirements for International Student Enrolment

  • Murrays Bay Primary School only accepts international student enrolments for a minimum duration of 10 weeks (one term) or longer.
  • If you are a parent wanting to enrol your child at our school as an International Student, please email us for a list of agents affiliated with our school – internationals@murraysbay.school.nz  
  • If you are an agent, please email Mrs Ilse Hindle on internationals@murraysbay.school.nz to check availability before submitting the application on Enroller.
As a signatory to the Code of Practise for the Pastoral Care of International Students, Murrays Bay Primary School welcomes International Students into our high standard learning programmes. All International students are accommodated in a mainstream class where they receive extra in-class support.

All international students must live with a parent in New Zealand to study at Murrays Bay Primary School.

Once you have completed the online application process, the school will confirm the acceptance of placement and provide an acceptance letter and invoice for payment.

Click HERE to read our International Student Prospectus Booklet

General Enquiries

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz

Health and Travel

Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. We require that all International Students have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment for the duration of their stay in New Zealand. Travel Insurance is also required to cover travel to and from New Zealand. It is recommended that this be taken out in New Zealand. Proof of Medical Insurance cover must be sighted by the school prior to commencement of study. For students wishing to study at Murrays Bay School the school can arrange health insurance at a competitive rate.

Acommodation

In keeping with government legislation Murrays Bay Primary School will only enrol students who are living with a parent(s) for the duration of their stay at our school.

Murrays Bay School Policies

Our school policies can be viewed on the School Docs website:

http://murraysbay.schooldocs.co.nz/

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Useful Links

Fees

International Fees

  • Please click HERE to view the International Fees.
  • Please click HERE to view the Refund Policy.

Termination of Contract

Murrays Bay Primary School can terminate enrolment in the event of:

  • Continued and unexplained absenteeism
  • Disruptive behaviour
  • Criminal behaviour
  • A false declaration being made prior to or on enrolment

About Flywire

Murrays Bay Primary School has partnered with Flywire to offer a secure and streamlined way to make a payment from overseas. Founded by a former international student, Flywire’s mission is to save money for international students and their families that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Why use Flywire?

Flywire allows you to pay from almost any country offering excellent foreign exchange rates and no hidden fees. You will be able to track the progress of your payment online and receive email and text alerts each step of the way. Multilingual customer support via phone, chat and email is available 24×7 if you need assistance with your payment.

Flywire Customer Support Information

No matter your time zone, you will have a dedicated multilingual customer support team available to you via live chat, email and phone to answer any of your questions.

How to make a payment

  1. To get started, log into Enroller to view the Offer and Invoice summary. Select “I am paying from overseas” to payusing Flywire and click ‘Pay now’.
  2. Once you are redirected to the Flywire website, select the country you would like to pay from.
  3. Enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.
  4. Follow the instructions provided to send funds to Flywire. For debit/credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency. Note: Additional local payment options may be available depending on the country you are paying from.
  5. Receive text and email status updates each step of the way, including a confirmation when your payment has been delivered to your institution. You can also create a Flywire account to track your payment.

Code of Practice

Code of Practice

Murrays Bay Primary School has agreed to observe and be bound by the “Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students”. Copies of the code are available from the school or from New Zealand Qualifications Authority at:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/

Complaints and Concerns

Students and parents may experience problems and difficulties in adjusting to life in New Zealand. Any problems will be first addressed by the Teacher and, then the Deputy Principal of International Students, if needed. The school’s Complaints Policy is applicable to International Students and their parents. The school adheres to the “Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students”. An appeal authority operates through the New Zealand Qualification Authority. The Domestic Resolution Scheme commenced on 1 July 2016. If you have a complaint about Murrays Bay Primary School, you can contact the New Zealand Qualifications Authority(NZQA) by phone on 0800 697 296 or email qadrisk@nzqa.govt.nz Or, if it is a financial or contractual dispute, you can contact Fair Way Resolution by phone on 0800774422. More information is available on the Fair Way Resolution website: http://www.fairwayresolution.com/istudent-complaints NZQA has produced a brochure for international students about the complaints process (PDF,148KB). In keeping with government legislation Murrays Bay Primary School will only enrol students who are living with a parent(s) for the duration of their stay at our school.

Grievances

Murrays Bay Primary School undertakes to treat all complaints raised by students and parents seriously (including problems with other students).
If there is a problem, in the first instance, please talk with your son or daughter’s teacher. If the issue has not been dealt with to your satisfaction please make an appointment at the school office to speak with the Deputy Principal with the responsibility for International Students.

If you have seen the appropriate persons but the issue has not been solved, then please ask the school office to make an appointment with the Principal.

If you are still not satisfied then you can write to the Chairperson of the School Board of Trustees.