JAMES HARGEST COLLEGE
Our School
Year 7-13
Co-educational
Location
Invercargill,
Southland
Languages
Māori, French, Japanese, Spanish
School Roll
Approximately 1900 students across 2 campuses
Airport
Invercargill Airport
what we offer
We offer a warm, supportive environment with strong integration support, including our International Friendship Club, which hosts social events and activities. Students can get involved in many opportunities such as jazz, choral singing, classical ensembles, rock bands and jazz bands, productions, as well as clubs.
A wide range of individual and team sports are also available.
About Invercargill
Invercargill is a vibrant city of 57,000 where everything is close by, from beaches to mountain biking just 10 minutes from the CBD. Just two hours north lies Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the World, offering stunning lake and mountain scenery, endless activities, and five ski fields.
Homestay Families
We are proud of our homestay programme, with many families in our community enjoying the experience of welcoming International Students into their homes. All families are safety-checked, and ongoing support is provided by our full-time Homestay Co-ordinator.
Outdoor Education
This course benefits a student who has an interest in outdoor activities and the challenges it has to offer.
In Term 1 the students do kayaking, and 3 day camp at Mavora. In Term 2 tramping, orienteering and 3 day camp to Stewart Island.
Term 3 – Snow caving, orienteering and rock climbing. In Term 4 – Rock climbing, mountain biking and 2 day camp in Wanaka.
School FEES
General Tuition Fees apply as shown in the Term Dates & Fees page.
Homestay Fees
2026
One term: NZD$3700 (12 weeks)
Two terms: NZD$7440 (24 weeks)
Three terms: NZD$11,160 (36 weeks)
Four terms: NZD$14,260 (46 weeks)
2027
One term: NZD$3960 (12 weeks)
Two terms: NZD$7920 (24 weeks)
Three terms: NZD$11,880 (36 weeks)
Four terms: NZD$15,180 (46 weeks)
Outdoor Education Fees
Term 1: NZD$355 (Whitewater rafting, two day camp Mavora)
Term 2: NZD$305 (Tramping and Orienteering, three day camp)
Term 3: NZD$405 (High ropes course, rock climbing, snow caving and cross country skiing)
Term 4: NZD$210 (Single track mountain biking and bike repairs, two day camp in Wanaka)
Full Year: NZD$1,275
Contingency Fund
One term: NZD$400
Two terms: NZD$800
Three terms: NZD$1100
Four terms: NZD$1500
Contingency Fund - A sum of money which we hold for you to cover expenses during your stay, Unused funds will be returned to the student when the stay is over.
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Valuable Feedback
“I chose New Zealand for my international year, because of the beautiful nature, and that’s also the best thing about Invercargill in my opinion. Invercargill is really close to Fiordland, which inherits many great mountains and outstanding sceneries, also if you go further out to the east, there are so many nice beaches and bush walks to do.”
Paul - Germany
“Going to school in New Zealand has allowed me to explore my interests and even gain new skills like woodworking that may come in handy when I start an apprenticeship back in Germany”
Tammo - Germany
Connecting education with the landscapes of New Zealand.
Contact
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