Christ’s College
A boys' independent school in central Christchurch teaching Years 9-13, with three boarding houses on its heritage campus alongside dayboy houses.
- Research checked
At a glance
- School type
- Independent, Faith-based · Private
- Official website
- christscollege.com
Address: Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140
Academic
- Ages taught
- Years 9–13source
- School admits
- Boyssource
- Day places
- Yessource
- Curriculum
- NCEAsource
- Qualifications
- NCEAsource
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- A Learning Centre supports boys who benefit from it.source
- English-language support
- International tuition fee includes ESOL support.source
- Size
- Not confirmed
Boarding
The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.
- Boarding entry
- Not confirmed
- Boarding is for
- Boyssource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- There are 10 Houses at College – seven for dayboys and three for boarders (Flower's, Richards and School House).source
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- All boarders participate in a weekend boarding programme offered at no extra cost.source
- Pastoral care
- A Housemaster and other House staff support international students; each is assigned an Assistant Housemaster for goal planning and progress monitoring.source
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Not confirmed
- Application process
- Domestic: online enrolment form and enrolment fee, acknowledgement, meeting with the Headmaster, offer of place by email with a one week acceptance deadline, then acceptance fee and documentation.source
- Assessments and interviews
- Not confirmed
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English qualification requested for international applicants.source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. International students are welcomed at all year levels; applications go through Enroller with school reports, English evidence on request and an online interview. Submit a completed International Student Application through Enroller; school reports, English qualifications and a written piece on request; online interview, which may require a writing test.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Boarding (pattern not named) · Domestic pupils · 2026 · Years 9–13
NZ$59,265 a year
Basis: Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).
- Annual boarder fees: Tuition fee Years 9–13: NZ$35,900
- Annual boarder fees: Boarding fee Years 9–13: NZ$23,365
Boarding (pattern not named) · International pupils · 2027 · Years 9-13
NZ$83,120 a year
Basis: Tuition (published per year) plus boarding charge (published per year).
- International Tuition (Years 9-13): NZ$58,827
- International Boarding (Years 9-13): NZ$24,293
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuitionAnnual boarder fees: Tuition fee Years 9–13 | NZ$35,900 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9–13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Boarding chargeAnnual boarder fees: Boarding fee Years 9–13 | NZ$23,365 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9–13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | No |
| TuitionAnnual dayboy tuition fee (Years 9, 11, 12 & 13)Day pupils | NZ$35,900 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsYears 9, 11, 12 & 13 | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionInternational Tuition (Years 9-13) | NZ$58,827 per yearsource | International pupilsYears 9-13 | 2027read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Boarding chargeInternational Boarding (Years 9-13) | NZ$24,293 per yearsource | International pupilsYears 9-13 | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Compulsory extraInternational Sundries/Incidentals | NZ$3,966 per yearsource | International pupils | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Compulsory extraHeritage & Building Levy (charged per family) | NZ$1,785 per yearsource | Domestic pupils | 2026read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Application feeEnrolment fee | NZ$250 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
ScholarshipYear 9 scholarshipssource
Academic, drama, choral and instrumental music, general excellence, sport and Headmaster's scholarships for Year 9 entrants; Regional Boarding Scholarships and Ex-pat Old Boys' Scholarships are also offered.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)