
Study at Marsden
We love the rich diversity our International Students bring to Marsden.
International students are welcome in Years 1-13 (ages 5-18 years)
A Marsden education taught me that education is not just a classroom, or homework, but that people light up people. Marsden's teachers lit me up. To light the way for others, you must shine the light yourself, and this is the best knowledge I got. Not only did I learn the best knowledge here, but Marsden education also made us a group, and we all got along happily and harmoniously, and made more friends.
Molly, Year 13 2022
Please read our Prospectus for International Students here.
Our Karori campus is situated in the quiet suburb of Karori, and is only 10 minutes from the heart of Wellington City, the capital of New Zealand. Whether you arrive by air, sea, road or train, it's easy to get to Wellington. It is also easy to get around Wellington. The central city is compact so everything is within walking distance and there's an accessible and affordable public transport system. Wellington is a vibrant city with a stunning harbour and breathtaking natural beauty.
Marsden welcomes international students who have some English Language skills. All students at Marsden learn in a supportive environment. Individual tutoring as well as support in academic subjects is provided.
Students who study at Marsden must live with a parent or legal guardian or with one of our supportive homestay families. Our Homestay Manager, Lisa Lee, arranges and monitors accommodation.
Year 12 students, Amy Cooper and Grace Yao met as exchange students in 2014 and now they are classmates. They discuss the Marsden International Experience in English and Chinese.
Celeste Pan, recipient of Marsden's highest academic honour in 2015 - School Dux is currently studying at Cambridge University in the UK. Before she went she recorded this video (in Chinese) about her time at Marsden. Celeste joined us in 2014 and says that "the school cares about international students". She liked that there were a lot of subjects to choose from, that classes were small and communication with teachers was easy. She made a lot of friends and very quickly improved her English, she also credits her acceptance into Cambridge to the two years she spent at Marsden.
We love the rich diversity our International Students bring to Marsden.
The welfare and happiness of our International Students is a high priority at Marsden.
Apply to enrol online now.