Costs

Below is a summary of costs associated with coming to South Otago High School

Costs - Full Year Course

Tuition: NZ$9,337.00 (2010) NZ NZ$10950.00 (2011)
This covers:
Government tax (GST)
Normal school tuition
In-school orientation programme
Text books & stationery
Government fee
Class camps and curriculum related activities
Special English tuition (ESOL)
Examination fees

Home stay

NZ$7,920.00 (2009) 46 weeks

NZ$9165.00 (2011)                                                                                                                                                                

This covers:
Full accommodation for 46 weeks
All meals
Laundry (except dry-cleaning)
Reasonable travel to and from activities at school or in the town

Insurance

NZ$450.00 (2009) NZ$470.00 (2011) Insurance is compulsory

Additional Costs

- Not covered. To be funded separately by students
Uniform NZ$400.00 approximately
Personal spending
Personal clothing and equipment
Holiday/weekend/out of school travel expenses
Activities outside the normal conditions
Outdoor Education
Contingency Fund NZ$500.00
Home stay Placement Fee NZ$100.00

Please Note:  All fees to be paid in advance. The full amount of fees must be received before a place is secured at South Otago High School. Home stay fees are paid to the school. The school will direct credit payments to the host family.