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High School of Year 8
- Matamata, New Zealand
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Year 8 at a New Zealand state intermediate school for international students aged about 11-13.
What you will learn
- Learners studying High School Year 8 can develop the ability to strengthen age-appropriate literacy
- Numeracy
- Enquiry
- Communication and collaboration skills through the school curriculum. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Progression to secondary school (Year 9 onward)
Curriculum
- Students follow the New Zealand Curriculum for Years 7 and 8: English
- Mathematics and statistics
- Science
- Social studies
- Technology
- The arts
- Health and physical education
- And languages. An in-school ESOL programme supports English learners
- And sport
- Music and outdoor education add to the timetable.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Years 7-8 age group (about 11-13)
- Two latest school reports
- Passport copies
- Birth certificate
- Vaccination certificate
- No entry test or minimum grade published.
Accepted academic background
Two latest school reports, Passport copies (student and parent), Birth certificate, Vaccination certificate, No entry test or minimum grade published.
Documents you’ll need
- Application Form
- School Reports
- Passport Copy
- Birth Certificate
- Vaccination Record (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the requirements (Year 7 or 8
- About 11-13 years old) and fees on the international pages. Download the enrolment form and email the signed Application Form and Contract of Enrolment (every page signed) to office@matamataint.school.nz. Attach copies of the student's and a parent's passport
- School reports
- Birth certificate and vaccination certificate. If accepted
- The school sends an Offer of Place and an invoice
- Pay online or at the bank and receive a receipt. Apply for a New Zealand student visa with Immigration New Zealand using the Offer of Place and receipt
- show proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,000 NZD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $350 NZD |
| Deposit | $1,000 NZD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, 68A Smith Street, Matamata |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Year 8 |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jul 2027
232 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 3 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,000 NZD per year. The application fee is $350 NZD. The deposit is $1,000 NZD. The estimated living cost is $17,000 NZD.

