International Enrolment

International Enrolment and Fees

We welcome enquiries for enrolment in 2025

Follow the three steps below to start your education at Nelson College:

Step 1 – Application

Follow the ‘online enrolment form’ link to start your enrolment process now.

Step 2: Acceptance

If your application is successful we will send you:

• a conditional offer of place
• an invoice for fees

Step 3: Student Visa

When we receive payment of your fees, we will send you a receipt for payment of fees. You then need to apply for a Student Visa to study at Nelson College; this application must be accompanied by our conditional offer of place letter and fees receipt. You will also need  to provide proof of financial support and a return air ticket.

Apply for your Student Visa through your nearest Immigration New Zealand Office.
You will need:

• • A completed application for Student Visa form (with a passport photo)
  • A completed financial undertaking form or provide evidence of funds held in the name of the student of $400 per month ie. $4,800 per year.
  • The Student Visa application fee.
  • Your passport or Certificate of Identity.
  • The offer of place form and receipt for fees paid issued by the school
  • Two character references if under 17 years of age or a local police clearance if 17 or over.

NB If a course of study is three months or less a Visitors Visa may be sufficient. Please check with the school first.

Step 4: Medical Insurance Cover

Medical Insurance is compulsory. Nelson College will organise this through Southern Cross, with whom we hold a Master Policy. This policy has additional cover for protection of fees. Your policy must be arranged before you leave your home country.  You may arrange your own Medical Insurance.