Burnside High School
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 12.5K
NZD 22.5K · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Co-educational secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand, Years 9-13. Offers NCEA and Cambridge options, a Specialist Music Programme, creative arts, sport and an international student programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2027
Curriculum
IGCSE
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Accreditations
- CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| One Year Programme (includes workbooks) | NZD 22,500≈ USD 12.5K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Burnside High School (this school) | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Selwyn House School | NZD 38,500 (about USD 21.3K) | NZD 41,500 (about USD 23K) |
| St Margaret's College | NZD 36,830 (about USD 20.4K) | NZD 54,270 (about USD 30.1K) |
Source: school website (burnside.school.nz) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- NZD 1,000
- Uniform
- NZD 700
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-07-31
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
- Languages
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
Sports
- Sports
- Sporting Success
- Sports Awards
Arts
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Dance
- Drama
After-school activities
- Dance Academy
- Bel Canto choir
- Aurora Voices choir
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Selwyn House SchoolIB PYP
NZD 38.5K–41.5K (about USD 21.3K–23K)
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NZD 36.8K–54.3K (about USD 20.4K–30.1K)
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