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Boarding Orientation Events
Open Day – Saturday 7th August, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Experience Nelson College: The school in action for families/ whānau to observe and participate in. This is open to all day and boarding prospective applicants.
Orientation Day and Boarding Sleepover – Friday 19th November
Year 8 boarding students enrolled for 2022 will be invited to spend the day at Nelson College for testing and activities, then a sleepover in their future boarding houses. Further information will be emailed directly to you after your enrolment is received.
Boarding Enrolment
Enrolling your son into boarding at Nelson College is a simple online process. If you prefer to complete a hard copy please download the Enrolment Form.
All International enrolment enquiries refer to INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT page.
Australian citizens do not pay international student fees and are eligible for the same range of medical services as New Zealand citizens as long as they intend residing in NZ for two years. Private medical insurance is recommended for Australian citizens not meeting residency requirements. All Australians are covered for emergency treatment in NZ irrespective of residency.
The 2021 Boarding Prospectus is available from the college please either email boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz or phone 03 548 3099 to have one sent to you.
Scholarships
Co-curricular boarding scholarships are available. For information and criteria please contact the Director of Boarding Samme Hippolite or see below.
Nelson College available Scholarship
Gibbons Family
Other Scholarships
Ministry of Education Allowances
Māori Education Trust
Parent Testimonial
With two boys and many years as boarding parents, we have witnessed, first-hand the positive effects of boarding at Nelson College.
Proven structures are in place to ensure the right balance of safety and fun that is vital during these formative years.
Guidance, nurturing and leadership are provided by the housemaster, supervisors, matron, on-site San nurse and senior student mentors, ensuring an all-encompassing support network.
Boys are encouraged to challenge themselves in the classroom and on the sports field and camaraderie is apparent during house competitions where traditions are upheld with pride.
Boarders learn independence, embrace their individuality and due to an inclusive and tolerant environment, make lifelong, global friendships.
Communications between staff and parents is excellent – timely, honest and supportive, ensuring peace of mind.
Nelson College Boarding provides an outstanding environment in which boys from all backgrounds can thrive.
A & S Waterman-Thomas
Hanmer Springs
So appreciate the constant communication from the team keeping us in the loop re the boys boarding school lives. The boys are so busy & have so much to do, our son barely has time to call us with updates! We love that he feels so independent but secure.
R & C Barry
Westport
We Welcome Your Enquiry
At Nelson College it is our aim to ensure that students start with a positive introduction to boarding and college life from the very beginning. If you would like any further information or would like to view the school’s boarding facilities please contact us using the details below.
Alex Hassan, Samme Hippolite, Simon Mardon
Contact Person
- Samme Hippolite
- Director of Boarding
- Ph: +64 3 548-3099
- Email: Samme Hippolite
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