INTERNATIONAL

Empowering Global Girls For Life!

Iona College is a leading girls’ boarding school offering academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a supportive community where girls thrive. We warmly welcome students from around the world into our Iona family, where they grow in confidence, form lifelong friendships and are empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

At Iona, cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. Through shared experiences, global perspectives, and meaningful connections, students develop compassion, understanding, and the confidence to contribute to an increasingly connected world. Learning alongside New Zealand students in small, engaging classes, international students benefit from personalised support, strong relationships with teachers, and English language tuition from our expert staff.

Become an Iona International Student

One of Iona’s founding principles is a belief in cultural diversity and valuing the histories and traditions of all peoples. Iona is home to a small international student population from a variety of countries such as Singapore, Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Germany and England.

View International Prospectus

English
Simplified Chinese    中文招生简章​​​​​​​
Japanese    日本語パンフレット
Korean    한국어 안내서
Thai    โบรชัวร์ภาษาไทย​​​​​​​ 

Enrol Now

The International Student Enrolment Guide is designed to help guide you through the Iona College enrolment process.  

Learning in Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay has stunning geography, phenomenal climate with long hot summers and cool winters, talented people, a rich history, a vibrant economy, and a friendly and culturally diverse community.

From school, girls can take a short, easy, stroll to shops, cafes and movie theatres in the vibrant village of Havelock North.

Future Pathways

Our careers advisor,  Cathy Blake, can assist international students with enquiries and NZ and International university enrolments. Every girl receives the support she requires to make choices about her future, study pathway and career.

Our careers advisor will also assist with applications for tertiary institutions in NZ or abroad.