INTERNATIONAL

Welcome to Birkenhead College

How to Apply

Student enrolment applications can be made here.

Getting Started

This provides arrival and orientation guidance for international students at Birkenhead College.

Accomodation

We provide homestay accommodation for International Students. Most choose this option, however it is possible for students to stay with a Designated Caregiver.

Student Experience

See what students say about Birkenhead College.

Uniform

The school uniform is a great way to instil a sense of community and pride within our school.

School App


 ICT & E-learning

Birkenhead College has a robust network that enables staff and students to work in a flexible online environment via our school WiFi.

International Student Videos

View more of our International Students explaining what their Birkenhead College experiences were like.

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

​​​​​​​BIRKENHEAD COLLEGE

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 CONTACT

International Student Director

Ms Sally Baker

zbr@birkenhead.school.nz

International Student Manager

Mrs Naoko Ellison

zne@birkenhead.school.nz​​​​​​​