Enrolment
Thank you for your interest in Nelson College. Enrolling you son is a simple Online process. Nelson College is not zoned and we welcome all applications.
Orientation Dates
Orientation school visits – Friday 24 July to Thursday 30 July
Year 8 students will scheduled to visit the college. These visits will enable the boys to meet staff and students, see our facilities and discuss the subjects that are available to them.
- Friday 24th July: 9-11.30am Nelson Intermediate
- Monday 27 July: 9-11:00am All other schools Orientation Tour
- Tuesday 28 July: 9-11:00am Prep & St. Joseph’s Orientation Tour
Parents and caregivers are most welcome to join their sons on these visits. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled school time then you are welcome to contact the office to arrange a visit on any other time.
Orientation Evening – Thursday 30 July, 7.00pm
During the course of the evening, staff will be available to discuss any queries you many have concerning subjects, facilities, or any other part of college life. There will be opportunities for private discussion and will include a tour of our facilities. Prospective Year 9 students are most welcome to attend this evening.
Entrance Testing
Friday 13 November for day students
Friday 20 November for boarders
Interviews – November
During Term 4 staff from Nelson College will be interviewing all students and parents as the initial personal contact for new enrolments.
If you would prefer to complete a hard copy Enrolment Form, please download a PDF version here
Please include the following documents with your enrolment application:
- Proof of ‘Domestic Status’ – ie a copy of NZ Birth Certificate, Passport, Residents Permit or similar
- Copy of latest school report
- Copy of Immunisation records (generated from your doctor)
- Learning conditions documentation if applicable
When an online enrolment application is received you will be sent an email of acknowledgement.
All applicants and their parents will be interviewed by their year level deans as an initial personal contact for new enrolments.
International or Boarding Enrolment Enquiries
Please refer to the respective web pages
International enrolment
Boarding enrolment
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