Selwyn House School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 21.3K–23K
NZD 38.5K–41.5K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent girls' school in Christchurch, New Zealand, for Years 1-8, with a co-educational pre-school for ages 2.5-5. Authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme since 2008.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Gender
- Girls
- School day
- 08:30-15:30
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Years 1 - 4 | NZD 38,500≈ USD 21.3K |
| Years 5 - 8 | NZD 41,500≈ USD 23K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Years 1 - 4 | NZD 38,500 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Years 5 - 8 | NZD 41,500 (about USD 23K) |
Source: school website (selwynhouse.school.nz) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Selwyn House School (this 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) |
| Burnside High School | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) | NZD 22,500 (about USD 12.5K) |
Source: school website (selwynhouse.school.nz) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- NZD 110
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Competitive sports
- Swimming
- Physical education and health
Arts
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Choral performance
- Speech and drama
After-school activities
- Competitive sports
- Robotics
- Visual arts
- Choral performance
- Speech and drama
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Location
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