Chilton for international students

Chilton Saint James School is an independent school for girls aged from preschool to senior secondary levels.  In New Zealand, government schools are known as state schools and private schools are known as independent schools.  

International students are required to pay for their education in both state and independent schools.  The New Zealand Government does not subsidise the education of overseas students.

Set on one campus in heritage buildings, the School has a warm and caring atmosphere. Teachers know each student personally. At Chilton, the staff care about their students’ education and well–being.

Established in 1918, Chilton Saint James School is a prestigious, traditional, independent all girls' school. Choosing Chilton as your international educational destination can give you:

• a place in one of New Zealand's top performing independent schools regularly placed in the top 2% for national examinations
• an education in a School committed to the development of the whole person:  the mind, body and spirit
• a quality education in a programme designed to suit your needs in classes of no more than 24 students at junior level and 15 at senior level
• a place at a successful school located in the safe, picturesque city of Lower Hutt, adjacent to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand
• English Language courses
• the opportunity to achieve to your academic potential up to a university entrance qualification
• university preparation class, including IELTS
• a choice of study that can include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounting, Art, Information Technology, French, German, Japanese, Music, Sport and Home Economics
• guidance and support in your choice of subjects and future career
• access to a wide range of sporting and performing arts choices
• access to computer suites, art rooms, gymnasium, small theatre, tennis courts, a large library, playing fields and a swimming pool
• care and understanding through an orientation programme as you settle into a new environment
• a personally selected, quality homestay with a New Zealand family
• access to a personal support system dedicated to the wellbeing of international students
• advice and help with immigration requirements, insurance and guardianship
• regular School contact with your family in your home country.

Keep browsing this International student section to learn more about living in New Zealand, the academic and cultural programmes on offer at Chilton, the university pathways a Chilton education can bring, and student comments on their time as an international student at Chilton.