International Students

International students quickly feel at home with our friendly students and spacious campus.  Read on to learn how we welcome international students. 

Specialised international student programmes at Chilton

Cultural programmes are available for students who wish to experience life in a New Zealand school without seeking formal academic qualifications.

Introductory Cultural Programme

Chilton accepts students from age 10 upwards for short term stays of between one and three months, often in the student's own summer holidays.

Girls join a class with New Zealand girls close to their own age and follow their programme.  Extra English lessons are provided to match the needs of the visiting student.  Students stay in homestay accommodation and experience New Zealand family life.

A Beginner's Level of English is the only entry requirement.

Cultural or Exchange Programme

Chilton accepts students from age 13 upwards for longer stays from six months to one year, either as fee-paying students or in an exchange programme with a School which has a sister-school relationship with Chilton Saint James School.

Girls join a class with New Zealand girls close to their own age and follow their programme.  Extra English lessons are provided to match the needs of the student.  Students stay in homestay accommodation and experience New Zealand family life.  An outdoor and adventure experience can be part of the programme.

Again, a Beginner's Level of English is the only entry requirement.

Group Study Tours - Dance and Culture

Chilton arranges a variety of group tours of two, three or four weeks that are individually structured to suit the needs of a group. Each tour is individually designed and it can include:

  • English language study and a programme of cultural tourist experiences and visits
  • English language study combined with dance study
  • groups can stay in New Zealand homestays or in local hotel accommodation
  • contact with New Zealand students in and out of classes can be provided as part of a programme
  • Dance study through the Chilton Dance Centre.  Students can combine dance training with any of the academic or cultural programme. 


Read more about studying at Chilton or our enrolment process.