How to Enrol

To enroll as an international student at Gisborne Boys’ High School. 

Please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Apply

• Download the Application Form and Contract of Enrolment Form on this page. Complete and send it to:  michelem@gisboyshigh.net

• Once we have received your application, an assessment will be made of your suitability for our programmes.

Step 2: Payment and Visa

• You or your agent will be advised whether the application has been successful. If accepted, students will be sent an Offer of Place to study at Gisborne Boys’ High School.

• You or your agent with be invoiced for fees including: tuition, homestay fees, uniform, incidentals, and insurance (medical and travel). If organizing your own full insurance, a copy of your policy must be sent in English to the school.

• The school will send a receipt of fee payment, which, along with the Offer of Place, are documents required by Immigration NZ to apply for a Student Visa.

Step 3: Homestay and Flights

• The school will organize a suitable homestay family placement.

• Your homestay placement and  Homestay Family Profile will be sent before you depart for New Zealand, for you to make contact before your flight to NZ.

Step 4: Arrival

• ‘Meet and Greet’ at Auckland International Airport can be arranged. You will be met at Gisborne Airport and taken to your homestay family.

• You can pick up a uniform from the Uniform Shop at school on your first day.

• The International Director will help you adjust to your new school environment and course chosen.

• If you have any questions about the enrolment procedure, please send your inquiry to Ms Michele McCarthy, International Director at:

michelem@gisboyshigh.net