How to Apply
English Ability
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At Epsom Girls Grammar School, we are committed to supporting our international students so they can confidently participate in all aspects of school life and achieve success in their studies.
The AEAS assessment measures English language proficiency, mathematical reasoning, general ability, and a student's readiness to learn in a mainstream school setting. Please refer to the benchmarking table below for the minimum entry requirements.
Our goal is to ensure every international student begins their journey at Epsom Girls Grammar School with the skills and support they need to thrive academically and become an active member of our school community.
To arrange the assessment, please contact us by email at international@eggs.school.nz, and we will provide instructions on the registration process.
To be considered for entry to Epsom Girls Grammar School, applicants are expected to achieve a minimum AEAS score of 36 for Year 9, 46 for Year 10, and 56 for Year 11.
Length of study
Our minimum term of enrolment is six months, which is two terms.
Health
Students must begin at our school with all medical conditions declared. This includes pre-existing, ongoing and mental medical conditions.
Application process
(The application process may vary depending on the student's country of origin.)
- Send us the following documents by email at international@eggs.school.nz
- Student's passport
- Accommodation preference (Homestay, Designated Caregiver, or Parent)
- Current school report
- Health form (download here)
- Handwritten statement (The statement must be written under supervision, without assistance from others and without the use of any devices.) - An interview link will be sent to you. Please select an interview time slot.
- If the student is accepted, please submit a fully completed application through True North: https://mytruenorth.ca/appindex.php?db=epsom
- An Offer of Place will be issued and uploaded to True North.
- Payment of fees must be made by the deadline stated in the Offer of Place.
- A receipt will be issued once payment has been received.
- The student may then apply for a student visa.
- Orientation information will be sent prior to the start of the programme.
* Please note that we cannot guarantee a place until the full payment of fees has been received
If you have any questions about this process, please email international@eggs.school.nz
2026-2027 Application Schedule
| 2026 Interview Weeks |
9-13 Feb 16-20 Mar 7-10 Apr 4-8 May 6-9 July 3-7 Aug 17-21 Aug 31 Aug-4 Sep 14-18 Sep 28 Sep-3 Oct 19-23 Oct |
Term 4 2026 (12 October-09 December)12 Oct-30 Oct (Year 12-13), 12 Oct-06 Nov (Year 11), 12 Oct-09 Dec (Year 9-10) |
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2027 |
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Term 1 2027 (29 January-09 April)
(29 Jan Year 9 and New students, 02 Feb Year 10-13) |
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OPEN ON 20 March 2026 Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Orientation |
15 November 2026 (Current) 31 October 2026 (New) 20 November 2026 25 & 26 January 2027 |
Term 2 2027 (27 April-02 July) |
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Application Deadline Payment Deadline Orientation |
28 February 2027
15 March 2027 23 April 2027 |
Term 3 2027 (19 July-24 September) |
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| Application Deadline
Payment Deadline Orientation |
15 May 2027
31 May 2027 15-16 July 2027 |
Term 4 2027 (11 October-10 December) |
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NO APPLICATIONS EXPECTED |
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Code of Practice
Please note: Epsom Girls Grammar School has agreed to observe and be bound by The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Code) published by the Minister of Education.
Copies of the Code are available on request from Epsom Girls Grammar or here on the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.
EGGS Life
