International Students
Welcome to Henley School
At Henley School, international students are warmly welcomed into a caring, inclusive, and progressive learning environment where they are supported to thrive both academically and personally.
International Students are classified as students who don’t hold either a Student Visa, Resident Visa, New Zealand Birth Certificate or New Zealand Passport. Places are offered to International Students subject to availability, class sizes, and overall school capacity at the time of application.
About Our School
Henley School provides high-quality education for students in Years 0-6 (ages 5 to approximately 11). We are proud of our dedicated and skilled teaching and support staff as well as our supportive School Board.
We follow the New Zealand Curriculum,. encouraging curiosity, creativity, and innovation, while building strong foundations in literacy and mathematics. Students also have opportunities to participate in a range of other activities which help them discover and develop their interests and talents e.g. a variety of sports, Kapa Haka (Māori cultural performance group), clubs (gardening, chess, art) and music lessons (external providers).
Please click here to view our most recent Education Review Office (ERO) report.
Curriculum and Learning Opportunities
At Henley School, teaching and learning programmes are guided by the New Zealand Curriculum.
Our highly skilled staff use culturally responsive practices to ensure every student feels a strong sense of identity, belonging, and inclusion. Learning takes place in modern, flexible spaces, with technology readily accessible to support student learning. Our programmes place students at the centre, encouraging full participation and increased independence.
Literacy and numeracy form the foundation of learning at Henley School. Our teachers are experienced in delivering high-quality programmes, including Structured Literacy and Mathematics, which are embedded throughout the school.
We use Hero, our student management platform, to share regular learning posts, information about up-coming events as well as a summary report for your child, twice a year.
We believe that learning is a partnership between students, teachers, and families. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities to connect and share progress, including parent–teacher conferences, learning updates via Hero, open days, assemblies, and informal conversations. Parents are always encouraged to contact their child’s teacher at any time to discuss learning and progress.
Pastoral Care
Henley School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. We observe and are bound by the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. A copy of the Code is available at: www.nzqa.govt.nz
International students are encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of school life. We carefully monitor both academic progress and wellbeing to ensure each student feels happy, settled, and successful in their learning journey.
Further Information
Please view and download our International Student information:
- Handbook
To enquire about enrolling at Henley School, please complete the Expression of Interest form on this page which will be emailed to Claire Clayton, International Student Manager at international@henley.school.nz
Please note: enrolment is subject to ongoing accreditation as a Code Signatory by NZQA.
International Student Policies
The following policies outline how Henley School supports the care, safety, and wellbeing of international students:
- International Student Policy
For visa information, please visit:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Expression of Interest
If you would like to enquire about a placement at Henley School, please complete the form below.
Note - International Students are students who don’t hold either a Student Visa, Resident Visa, New Zealand Birth Certificate or New Zealand Passport)