Short Stay Opportunities
Short Stay International Students
- 14th July – 8th August 2025
At Chelsea School we welcome international students and their families and we are dedicated to ensuring your time here is a memorable and happy experience. We provide a varied and engaging programme and hope you have fun and learn about New Zealand. Here are more details about our 4-week international study programme.
Week 1
- Orientation by the International Student Manager.
- Meet your classroom teacher.
- Meet your Cultural Buddy.
Attend a parent meeting to meet others and ask questions. - Attend a lunchbox-making session (parents).
- Pōwhiri (formal welcome) to Chelsea School.
- Start your New Zealand focussed ESOL sessions.
Week 2 – 3
- Participate in the New Zealand classroom curriculum.
- Continue with your New Zealand focussed ESOL sessions.
- Trip off-site to experience for example Sheepworld.
- Specialist teaching opportunities e.g. art class, digital technology
Week 4
- Participate in the New Zealand classroom curriculum.
- Continue with your New Zealand focussed ESOL sessions.
- Afternoon tea and a chance to share your feedback.
- Receive a certificate and gift from your classroom teacher and Cultural Buddy.
There are limited places available so your child has a unique experience within our New Zealand classroom.
It costs $3,000 for the 4-week programme. Additional weeks by negotiation.
Your place is only secured once payment has been made. If you withdraw from the programme before you arrive, you will forfeit $750 (non-refundable fee), and the rest will be refunded.
No, once your child arrives and starts the programme there are NO refunds.
Priority will be given to any students who wish to attend for four weeks.
Yes, we will let you know if a place becomes available in the right year level.
Each year we have about 15 short-term students placed across the school. This restriction on numbers is to ensure your child has a unique experience at Chelsea School.
Yes, your child will spend most of their time in the mainstream classroom. Each week your child will also get the opportunity to attend a small group lesson with the ESOL teacher to focus on a range of New Zealand themes.
Yes, any stationery you need is included.
Cultural Buddies are students who display our school values and DNA. Many of the buddies speak more than one language. These students enjoy representing the school in this special way. If you need help, ask your Buddy!
Yes, Chelsea School only accepts students with an Agent. Agents act as a bridge between international families and schools, helping to simplify what can otherwise be a complex process.
No, we do not require short-stay international students to wear the school uniform.