HAEATA INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Come for the learning. Stay for the friendships.
Leave with the confidence to take your next step.
Discover a welcoming New Zealand primary and high school for international students in Years 1–13.
Learn, Lead, Belong.
Welcome to Haeata Community Campus , a coeducational primary and high school in Christchurch, New Zealand, welcoming international students from Years 1–13. Whether you join us for a short stay, a school term, an academic year or a longer pathway towards graduation, you will learn alongside local students while benefiting from personalised learning, English-language support and dedicated pastoral care. Discover authentic New Zealand school life, new friendships and opportunities to Learn, Lead, Belong.
Your New Zealand education journey starts here. A place to learn, a chance to lead, and a community where you belong.
DISCOVER HAEATA INTERNATIONAL
Your New Zealand education journey should be as individual as you are. At Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch, we offer flexible learning opportunities, meaningful experiences and a welcoming community where every student can find their place.
ONE SCHOOL. MANY POSSIBILITIES.
From primary school through to senior secondary education, Haeata welcomes international students across Years 1–13. Learn, grow and discover new possibilities in one connected Christchurch school community.
STUDY YOUR WAY
Join us for a short stay, a school term, an academic year or a longer educational journey. Whether you are exploring New Zealand for the first time or planning extended study, we can help you explore options that suit your goals.
PEOPLE WHO CARE
Moving to a new country is a big adventure. Our international student support and pastoral care are designed to help you settle in, build friendships, feel supported and become part of the Haeata whānau. You are more than an international student. You belong.
Different backgrounds. Different ambitions. One place to Learn, Lead, Belong.
DISCOVER THE HAEATA DIFFERENCE
A school where you are known, your strengths matter, and your future is full of possibilities.
At Haeata Community Campus, education is about more than what happens in the classroom. We believe meaningful learning begins with strong relationships, a sense of belonging and opportunities for every student to discover their potential.
As a Years 1–13 school in Christchurch, New Zealand, Haeata brings together personalised learning, cultural connection, practical experiences and student wellbeing within one welcoming school community.
Our ākonga (students) bring different experiences, interests and ambitions. We encourage them to become confident learners, take opportunities to lead, build positive relationships and develop skills for their futures.
At Haeata, our five values guide how we learn, care for one another and contribute to our community. They help create an environment where every student is encouraged to belong, grow and succeed.
Curiosity, creativity and innovation
Compassion, commitment and love
Care, respect and belonging
Leadership, contribution and making a difference
Dignity, purpose and opportunities
THREE WORDS. ONE HAEATA EXPERIENCE.
Every student arrives with different strengths, interests and ambitions. These three ideas shape the opportunities, relationships and experiences that make your Haeata journey your own.
More than three words. One connected school experience.
THE HAEATA DIFFERENCE
A welcoming school, meaningful opportunities and a New Zealand experience that goes far beyond the classroom.
An education shaped around you, in a community where you belong.
At Haeata, international students are part of everyday school life. They learn alongside local ākonga, join activities, build relationships and contribute to the community around them.
A connected Years 1–13 campus where international students are part of the wider Haeata school community.
Learning and English-language support shaped around your strengths, needs and future goals.
Dedicated pastoral care, regular check-ins and supportive adults to help you settle in, feel safe and thrive.
Culture, adventure, sport, service and everyday Kiwi life extend learning beyond the classroom.
Explore university, tertiary study, trades, employment, sport and opportunities around the world.
Real people. Real connections. Real opportunities.
Explore Belong →Find your place at Haeata
Your New Zealand journey starts here.
YOUR NEW ZEALAND HOME
A city to explore. A community to join. A whole new world beyond the classroom.
Haeata Community Campus is in Ōtautahi Christchurch, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. Here, the energy of a modern city meets green spaces, beaches and opportunities to explore the wider Canterbury region.
Imagine making new friends, discovering local traditions, enjoying city parks and visiting places you have only seen in photographs. From the Botanic Gardens and Port Hills to the beaches of New Brighton and Sumner, Christchurch offers plenty to discover.
The experiences of a city.
The warmth of a community.
01 / DISCOVER
Explore local arts, cultural experiences, community events and new friendships.
02 / ENJOY
Enjoy city green spaces, coastal walks and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
03 / EXPLORE
Discover the Port Hills and landscapes stretching from the coast to the mountains.
Come to Haeata for an education. Discover a new place to call home.
FLEXIBLE INTERNATIONAL STUDY OPTIONS
A few weeks, a school term, a full year or a longer journey — your time at Haeata should reflect your interests, aspirations and goals. Explore the study experience that could be right for you.
From a few weeks
Experience everyday school life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join classes, practise English, meet local students and discover what makes Haeata special.
A first taste of life at Haeata
Stay longer. Go deeper.
Develop your learning, strengthen friendships and become part of the rhythm of school life, with time to explore sport, culture and new interests.
More time to learn and connect
Find your place in our whānau.
Experience a full year of learning, friendships and school traditions, with opportunities to grow through academic study, leadership and activities beyond the classroom.
A year of discovery and belonging
Build towards your future.
Develop a personalised learning pathway over several years, with age-appropriate subject choices and, for senior students, qualifications and plans beyond school.
Long-term learning and future goals
Study options depend on year level, suitability, available places and enrolment requirements. We will work with your family to explore a suitable programme.
Tell us about your interests, age and preferred dates. We'll help you explore the study pathway that fits.
MORE THAN THE SCHOOL DAY
Some of your best memories at Haeata might begin on a sports field, at a performance, during a community project or while exploring Canterbury with new friends.
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Play, train, compete or simply have a go. Sport brings people together across cultures and languages.
Explore Sport →♫
Experience music, performance, kapa haka, Pasifika culture and creative expression.
Explore Culture →⛰
Discover Christchurch and Canterbury through suitable trips, activities and shared experiences.
Discover Experiences →✦
Grow confidence by contributing, taking responsibility and making a positive difference.
Explore Leadership →♥
The small moments matter: lunch, laughter, school events and friendships that grow over time.
Explore Belong →The best experiences are the ones you share.
Activities and participation opportunities vary by age, season, timetable and programme availability.
A friendly hello is just the beginning. At Haeata, you belong.
STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Tell us your age or school year level, preferred study dates and what you'd like to experience at Haeata. We'll help you identify suitable next steps.
Email our International team →EDUCATION AGENTS & PARTNERS
Explore working with Haeata International, ask about student placements or discuss opportunities for short-term groups and study experiences.
Information for parents & agents →A warm welcome. A world of opportunity. Your place at Haeata starts here.
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