​​​​​​​To help us review your application, please prepare and submit the following:

1. Official school reports from the past 2 years.
2. A letter or testimonial from your current principal, teacher or school.
3. A copy of the student's valid passport photo page.
4. A clear, recent headshot photo.

1. Complete the online form with your required documents.
2. Our International Director reviews your records to ensure we can meet your educational goals.
3. If accepted, we issue a formal Offer of Place and fee invoice.​​​​​​​
4. Once fees are paid, you receive your official receipt for your Student Visa application and we prepare for your arrival.

Students applying for Years 10, 11, or 12 must have reached a pre-intermediate level of English. Applicants complete an individual assessment prior to enrolment via the Duolingo English Test. Students arrange and complete the test independently before submitting their certified results.

We partner with trusted, registered homestay providers to match our international students with caring local host families close to our central Christchurch campus. Note: It is recommended that students under 14 reside with a parent or guardian.

The Code of Practice and New Zealand Immigration Service requires all international students studying in New Zealand to have full travel and medical insurance while in New Zealand. The insurance policy must comply with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and the Code of Practice requirements.

Appropriate insurance should cover:

• Trip to and from New Zealand
• Medical care while in New Zealand
• Repatriation as result of serious injury, including travel costs incurred by family members
• Death, including travel cost of family members to and from New Zealand, cost of repatriation of body, and funeral

Students can purchase their insurance with their own insurer, or Catholic Cathedral College can purchase insurance on the student’s behalf. Our affiliate company is StudentSafe.