TAIERI COLLEGE
Our School
Years 7-13
Co-educational
Location
Mosgiel,
Otago
Languages
Te Reo Māori, French, Japanese
School Roll
Approximately 1240 students
Airport
Dunedin Airport
what we offer
At Taieri College we offer a vast range of subjects, not only the traditional academic courses, but also many technical and vocational ones as well. Students can study such subjects as agricultural science, hospitality, tourism, sport and recreation and many more. There are many sporting and cultural extra-curricular activities, which all students can enjoy.
About Mosgiel
We are located in Mosgiel, a countryside suburb of Dunedin that is only a 15 minute drive to Dunedin City. We offer a full cultural experience through our educational programmes and belonging to our community.
Homestay Families
We are proud to provide a dedicated team to fully support our international students. Our homestays provide a welcoming, warm family environment for our International students.
Outdoor Education
Physical Education and Sports and Recreation are both offered as subjects through to Year 13. Through these subjects students can challenge themselves by mountain biking, skiing, kayaking etc.
There is also the opportunity for students to go on the annual school ski trip and various camps. There are many sports available at Taieri College, both within the school and through our local sports clubs, ranging from horse-riding to ice hockey.
School FEES
General Tuition Fees apply as shown in the Term Dates & Fees page.
Homestay Fees
2026: NZD$350 per week
2027: NZD$360 per week
Outdoor Education Fees
Fees for any outdoor education related activities are taken from the contigency fund charged in the section below.
Contingency Fund
This fee overs school trips, stationery etc. Unused funds will be returned to the student
2026
1 term NZD$450
2 terms NZD$600
3 terms NZD$900
4 terms NZD$1,200
2027
1 term NZD$480
2 terms NZD$800
3 terms NZD$1,000
4 terms NZD$1,400
Valuable Feedback
“My time at Taieri College was so much more than just school. Beyond the lessons, the focus was on building connections and creating personal experiences, all delivered in a uniquely warm and loving way.”
Raphaela - Switzerland
“Everything was new and everybody was really nice to me. I would have never expected me to play Rugby as it’s not very big in Germany but now it is one of my biggest hobbies. I wouldn’t change one thing I did in New Zealand if I could.”



