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International Students at St Margaret's College

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A world-class education for international students

When families choose to send their daughters overseas to study at St Margaret’s College, three things matter most to them – safety, academic excellence, and life-changing opportunities.

As a leading school for girls from Year 0-13, St Margaret’s offers a world-class education, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Exceptional teaching and curriculum development, complemented by a wide range of co-curricular and service activities, offer students a clear route to top universities globally. 

Our international students develop confidence, leadership, and resilience as part of their everyday learning. A team of teaching, pastoral and boarding staff coordinated by our International Student Manager, ensures a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment. 

In our boarding houses, your daughter will join a community comprising students from New Zealand and international students from around the world. With dedicated staff and strong friendships, girls are cared for like family. 

Located in Christchurch, a safe, friendly, and easy-to-navigate city that is the gateway to the South Island, international students at St Margaret’s enjoy rich cultural experiences and breathtaking outdoor adventures. 

St Margaret’s has acted as a launchpad for international alumnae including mathematicians, physicists, sportswomen, musicians, writers, designers, and politicians-in-the-making. When your daughter leaves St Margaret’s she won’t just be ready for the world – she’ll be ready to lead it. 

International application process

Applying for a place at St Margaret’s College as an international student involves a few easy steps, whether applying as an agent or as a family.

Contact our International Student Manager

International application process

  • Before you begin

    Please have scanned copies of the following documents ready to upload. Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.

    • Student’s current passport
    • Parent or legal guardian passports
    • Portrait photo of the student
    • Most recent school report
    • Introduction letter from the student
    • AEAS test report (long-term enrolments only)
    • Vaccination certificate, if available
    • Insurance certificate, if available

  • Submit the application

    Complete the online application here and upload the documents listed above. If a document is not available yet, you can upload a blank page for the time being.

  • Invitation to interview

    We will confirm receipt of your application, and we will be in touch to schedule an online interview. During the interview, we will assess the student’s spoken English alongside their AEAS test results.

  • Offer of place

    We will be in touch to let you know whether the student’s application will proceed to an offer of place. If the application is proceeding, we will send a Provisional Offer of Place and an invoice.

  • Confirmed Offer of Place

    On receipt of payment of the invoice, we will send a Confirmed Offer of Place and a receipt. Both of these documents are required for the student’s visa application.

  • Enrolment

    Once enrolment is confirmed, we will remain in contact as we prepare and undertake a tailored induction and orientation for the student, and look forward to welcoming her to St Margaret’s.

Secure your place with a few easy steps.

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"St Margaret’s College is a truly exceptional school, with dedicated teachers, a warm atmosphere, and a wide variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities. What touched us most, however, was the kindness and openness of the St Margaret’s community. She made many close friends among the New Zealand students and was warmly welcomed and fully included."

Prof. Dr. Bernad Batinic

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