CROMWELL COLLEGE
Our School
Year 7-13
Co-educational
Location
Cromwell,
Otago
Languages
Te Reo Māori, French
School Roll
Approximately 700 students
Airport
Queenstown Airport
what we offer
Cromwell College offers a unique educational experience with great results. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, excellent facilities, friendly students, and quality programmes set amongst the stunning landscapes of Central Otago.
Learning programmes respond to the individual student and there are a wide range of extra curricular opportunities including music, drama, sport and outdoor experiences.
About Cromwell
Cromwell is a vibrant and growing town of 7,500 people and is at the heart of the beautiful Central Otago in the South Island. It is situated on the shores of Lake Dunstan and is a base for exploring the Central Otago region.
Queenstown is nearby as are ski fields, national parks, lakes, rivers, bush and mountains.
Homestay Families
We carefully choose homestay families that will suit your needs and where you will be active, happy and supported.
Outdoor Education
We pride ourselves on providing dynamic outdoor programmes set in the beautiful environments of inland Otago.
Students experience a wide range of outdoor activities and leadership opportunities with a focus on developing their personal and social skills. Every Wednesday students are active with their classmates enjoying activities such as sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, tramping or skiing.
The Outdoor Education courses are designed as a progression from foundation skills at Level One, to more advanced physical demands at Level Three.
School FEES
General Tuition Fees apply as shown in the Term Dates & Fees page.
Homestay Fees
2026: NZD$340 per week
2027: NZD$350 per week
Outdoor Education Fees
2026
Term 1: NZD$300
Term 2: NZD$300
Term 3: NZD$1500
Term 4: NZD$150
Full Year: NZD$2,100
2027
Term 1: NZD$300
Term 2: NZD$300
Term 3: NZD$1500
Term 4: NZD$150
Full Year: NZD$2,100
The Outdoor Education Programme fee covers expenses related to the specialised programmes that take place every Thursday. Activities include kayaking, climbing, mountain biking and tramping in Terms 1, 2 and 4. Term 3 is Snowsports The fees cover equipment hire, instruction, transport, and lift pass. We recommend students bring ‘worn in’ footwear if possible.
Contingency Fund
A contingency fund of a maximum NZD$600 or one term NZD$300 is charged. This is a sum of money which we hold for you to cover expenses during your stay, any unused funds will be returned to the student when the stay is over.
Explore
Valuable Feedback
“I suggest Cromwell College to all who want to live in a friendly school with lovely people. Also you walk out of your class to see a park with beautiful hills and mountains around you.”
Gaia - Italy
“If you love the outdoors like me, you should definitely join Outdoor Education at Cromwell College. The course was fabulous.”
Charlotte - Germany
Connecting education with the landscapes of New Zealand.
Contact
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