International
WELCOME TO BIRKENHEAD COLLEGE
TERM DATES 2026
Term 1
Thursday 29 January to Friday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October to
Wednesday 9 December
Across the bridge, in a safe and green environment, we offer a highly rated, modern education and a friendly homestay experience. Be a part of New Zealand school life, and gain NZQA qualifications while improving your English language skills.
Our motto is Where Everybody is Somebody, and the emphasis at Birkenhead College is on each and every student achieving their potential while caring and standing by one another as ‘family’. Our strong sense of community and belonging makes this an ideal school for an international education experience.
Once again, welcome to the Birkenhead College family!
International Student Director
Ms Sally Baker
International Student Manager
Mrs Naoko Ellison
WHERE EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY