Chris Hart, BA (Hons)
International Director

My role as International Director is to ensure the International students at Nelson College are happy and successful. I am responsible for all their academic, pastoral and co-curricular needs during their time in New Zealand. To support this I liaise with agents, parents and caregivers both here and overseas to ensure that the students are getting the best educational opportunities from our school. I have been teaching here since 2005, my specialty subject is English.

Sharon Dawson
International Marketing
I have worked at Nelson College for close to 10 years having worked in the Finance Office including being a Housemaster for 4 years in Rutherford House, one of the College’s boarding hostels.  In 2015 I was appointed to the position of International Marketing Assistant, responsible for the South American market.
My role is to assist with the International Marketing, Finance and Recruitment for the College, and I look forward to working with you to provide the best educational, sporting and social opportunities for your boys at Nelson College.

Clare Butler, MA Linguistics, Dip Tessol, Higher Dip. Tchg.  TTC
HOD ESOL
I came to Nelson College in February 2011 and I have a Masters Degree in Linguistics.  I am Head of the ESOL Department.  I am a very experienced teacher who has taught in a number of schools throughout New Zealand.  I am responsible for the academic programmes and ensuring that International students gain the Literacy credits necessary for University Entrance. I have travelled throughout Asia and the Middle East and I have an in-depth understanding of people from other cultures. I have also been an International Dean and I have represented my previous Principal at international conferences.

Jude Rainey
International Manager & Homestay Coordinator
I have worked at Nelson College for 10 years and thoroughly enjoy working with the International boys.
My role is to process enrolment applications once they have been accepted. I greet the students from Nelson airport and settle them into their accommodation. If boys are in homestay I arrange suitable families, and monitor the families and the boys to make sure the placement is successful. I also help them with opening bank accounts, school uniform requirements, applying for visas and all international boys’ holiday plans.