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High School of Year 10
Botany Downs Secondary College
- Auckland, New Zealand
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Year 10 of New Zealand secondary schooling for international boys at a Catholic Marist college in Auckland.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge and study skills for Year 10. Apply critical thinking
- Communication
- And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.
Career outcomes
- Tertiary study
- Vocational training
- Employment
Curriculum
- Students follow the New Zealand Curriculum in Year 10 across English
- Mathematics
- Sciences
- Social sciences
- Technology
- Arts
- Health and physical education
- Languages and religious education
- With English as an Additional Language support where needed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Students aged 13 to 18 entering Years 9 to 13; online application with passport
- photo
- last school report and insurance certificate; some applicants may be asked for an interview
Accepted academic background
Students aged 13 to 18 entering Years 9 to 13, Online application with passport, Photo, Last school report and insurance certificate, Some applicants may be asked for an interview
Documents you’ll need
- Prior School Reports
- Passport Identification
- Parent or Guardian Information
- Supporting Documents Requested by Admissions
How to apply
- Check the term dates and fees. Complete the online application with passport copy
- photo
- last school report and insurance certificate. The school may occasionally ask for more information or an interview. If accepted
- receive an invoice and Conditional Offer of Place. After payment receive a receipt and Offer of Place. Apply for the NZ student visa with the receipt
- Offer of Place and accommodation confirmation. Homestay is arranged. The family collects you and orientation follows.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,000 NZD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 NZD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Auckland |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Botany Downs Secondary College |
| Department | Program-specific academic department requires confirmation. |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | No confirmed scholarship specific to this program was established. Check the institution for the current funding position. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
2 May 2027
170 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
2 Aug 2027
262 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,000 NZD per year. The application fee is $300 NZD. The estimated living cost is $18,600 NZD.

