Term Dates for 2025
| Term 1 | 3 February – 10 April International Student Orientation Day will take place on Thursday 30 January, starting at 8.40am. |
| Term 2 | 28 April – 27 June |
| Term 3 | 14 July – 19 September |
| Term 4 | 6 October – 12 December |
Term Dates for 2026
| Term 1 | Monday, 2 February - Thursday, 2 April 2026 International Student Orientation Monday, 2 February |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October to no later than Friday 18 December 2026 |
In New Zealand, students move from primary school to secondary school at about 12/13 years of age.
Internal assessments and examinations in NCEA (the National Certificate of Educational Achievement) take place at Levels 1, 2 and 3, usually between the ages of 15 and 18.
Level 2 or 3 NCEA results contribute towards acceptance into university. All fees for NCEA examinations (currently $383.30) are included in our International Tuition Fee.