Southwell School

Domestic Student Enrolments

Southwell School ensures an excellent education for boarders and day students from Year 1 to Year 8. The school attracts students from all regions of New Zealand.

International Student Enrolments

Southwell School is one of the leading Independent day and boarding primary schools in New Zealand and we welcome International Students at all levels of primary education, both boarders and day students.

Southwell School enrols students from ages 5 to 13 (Year 1 to Year 8) and provides an excellent education in a safe and caring environment. The School is located in Hamilton city (population of 140,000) and is situated just a little over an hour’s drive from Auckland International Airport.

Application Process for International Students

Southwell School is a boarding and day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 13 years and we welcome enquiries and applications from International Students. All International Students must have a parent or legal guardian living locally.

Application Process

• To apply to enrol at Southwell School, please send:
• The completed Application Form & Contract of Enrolment
• A copy of the student’s Passport or Birth Certificate
• Evidence of the student’s relationship to parent or legal guardian (if not in English, please provide a translation)
• A copy of the student’s most recent School Report (if not in English, please provide a translation)
• Evidence of the student’s level of English ability (this could be included in the school report) and post to: Southwell School or email.

Once the school has received the above documents:

The School will consider the student’s application and make contact with you.

Note: If the student is visiting New Zealand or is resident in New Zealand, an appointment will be arranged for the student and parent(s) to meet with the Headmaster. This meeting will give an opportunity for the family to ask questions and to have a tour of the school. If the student is applying from overseas, communication will take place via email.

If your son’s/ daughter’s application is accepted, you will be sent:

A written Offer of Place

An Invoice for the school fees

When full payment has been made:

A confirmed Offer of Place along with a receipt will be sent to parents/caregivers to enable them to apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service for a Student Visa.

Starting at Southwell School

The International Student Director will communicate with families regarding arrangements for starting at the School.

Please contact Gloria Archer at Southwell School if you have any questions regarding your son’s or daughter’s enrolment.