| FULL YEAR | Cost ($NZD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (one full year) * | $18,000 |
| Administration Fee | $1,800 |
| Weekly Homestay Fee inclusive | $290 |
| Residential Caregiver Support Fee | $500 |
| Airport Meet | $50 |
| Airport Farewell | $40 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance (cover for one year)** + | $596 |
| ONE SEMESTER (two terms) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Either Terms 1 & 2 or Terms 3 & 4) * | $9,000 |
| Administration Fee | $900 |
| Weekly Homestay Fee inclusive | $290 |
| Residential Caregiver Support Fee | $500 |
| Airport Meet | $50 |
| Airport Farewell | $40 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance (cover for six months)** + | $323 |
| ONE TERM | |
| Tuition Fee | $4,500 |
| Administration Fee | $900 |
| Weekly Homestay Fee inclusive | $290 |
| Residential Caregiver Support Fee | $500 |
| Airport Meet | $50 |
| Airport Farewell | $40 |
| Medical and Travel Insurance (cover for three months)** + | $193 |
| ADDITIONAL FEES |
|---|
| Subject Fees Some subjects have an additional charge for materials or workbooks. E.g. Outdoor Education fees: $1,000 (full year), $750 (semester) and $500 (1 term) |
| Exam Fees $383.30 entry fee for NCEA Levels 1 to 3 (where necessary). |
| Competitions Students will have opportunities to enter national competitions. These have additional fees. |
| School Trips Day field trips to Art Galleries, Historic Sites etc. – some costs may apply. |
| Stationery A basic stationery pack is included in tuition fee. Additional resources may be required ($100 – $150 per year dependent on subjects.) |
| Uniform Approximately $350 to $400. |
| School Camps Some subjects have extended camps as part of their fieldwork. Costs will vary. |
| Textbooks Supplied on loan free of charge (but there will be a charge if books are lost or damaged) |
| ID Cards Student ID cards are available for $10.50. |
| Homestay Moves The first move is free. Any subsequent moves at the request of the student/parents where the host family have met requirements will incur a fee of $200. |
Botany Downs Secondary College has a Fee Protection policy to safeguard the fees paid by International Students, in the unlikely event that the school may not be able to commence or continue to deliver tuition to the international student.
The School Board guarantees to hold in reserve sufficient funds to meet the requirements of any refund in these circumstances.