Dunstan High School
About Us
Nau mai - Welcome
Alexandra is a town of approximately 5,000 people, situated in the heart of a beautiful, unique region called Central Otago. Queenstown International Airport is a 70-minute drive away, and you can get here directly from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, or domestically from Christchurch or Auckland.
Cold in winter and hot in summer, the climate, geography and excitement-loving locals mean there is a huge variety of things to see and do - come here with an open mind and a can-do attitude and you can be sure of having an unforgettable experience.
Our school of approximately 580 students is located on a wide-open campus at the edge of town, and we offer a wide variety of subjects and activities for you to get involved with. Due to our smaller number of international students at the school (usually 5-10 at any given time), you'll have a special opportunity to get to know our local New Zealand students and get to experience life like a local.
You'll have access to fantastic resources like our ESOL teachers and International staff, and if you're determined to get ahead with your English language skills, we can help with getting you enrolled with IELTS courses and exams.
We offer accommodation by way of homestay families who have been welcoming international students for many years.
Our Courses
Outdoor Education
Dunstan High School offers a renowned Outdoor Education Programme/Adventure-based Learning Programme that includes snow-shoeing and snow-caving, cross-country skiing, rock-climbing, challenge high ropes course, multi-day cycle touring, mountain biking, first aid skills, navigation and bush-tramping skills, and overnight hiking expeditions. This is one of our general subjects and is often a highlight for International Students.
Our programmes specialise in personal and social development, teamwork, leadership and relationships with others.
General Subjects
Accounting; Art-painting/photography/history; Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Calculus; Dramatic Arts; English; English Literature; French; Design Technology; Design & Visual Communication; Digital Technology; Economics; ESOL; Food and Nutrition; Geography; History; Hospitality and Tourism; Maori; Music; Physical Education; Project Based Learning; Statistics.
Sports/Cultural Activities
The school offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities including football, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball, hockey, chess, choir, drama, photography, debating, athletics, rowing, equestrian, rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking and cycling. Other sports available through clubs / societies in the area include badminton, squash, ice-skating, ice-hockey, tennis, equestrian, rock-climbing, taekwon-do, kayaking, golf, squash and many others.
Cultural opportunities
Our Maori heritage is important to us and International Students are welcome to join our Kapa Haka group to experience more of Maori culture. Students will also have the opportunity to travel within our region and living with a homestay family or in our boarding hostel provides an excellent opportunity for students to get to know New Zealanders and our way of life.
School Specific Fees
Tuition Fees
General Tuition Fees apply as shown in the Costs & Dates page.
See also the Costs & Dates page for other information on fees etc.
Tuition Fees do not include additional curriculum costs, examination fees, personal and recreational costs.
Homestay Fee
2025: NZD 340 per week (until June 30 2025. For students staying beyond term 2 2025, please enquire about the homestay fees).
2026: Please enquire with the school.
Outdoor Education Course Fees
NZD 450 per term.
Airport Pickup Fee
NZD 120 Queenstown Airport
NZD 160 Dunedin Airport
Medical Insurance
May be organized in the home country or by Dunstan High School and varies depending on the length of stay.
NZEA Exam Fee
NZD 383.30
Applicaple if students are taking formal exams.
Contingency Fee
Please enquire with the school.
Suggested Pocket Money
NZD 40 per week.
Contact
International Director
Dunstan High School
12 Enterprise Street
Alexandra 9320
New Zealand
Telephone:
+64 3 448 8595
View our web page:
E-mail:
international@dunstan.school.nz
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