This page is for domestic student enrolments. If you are enquiring as an international family, please visit our International Students page for the correct process, fees, documentation, and support information.
Enrolling at Waimairi is a clear, supported process. Our office team will help you understand what is required, what documents to provide, and what happens before your child starts.
Confirm that your home address is within our school zone. If it is, you can proceed with the enrolment process.
Fill in and submit the online enrolment form.
Once your enrolment form has been received, you will be sent an email acknowledging it. This email may also include information about our New Parent Orientation and visit dates for your child. Visits are scheduled for the two weeks before your child is set to begin school.
You will be invited to attend our New Entrant Orientation in Week 7 of the term before your child starts school. During the session you will:
If you would like to discuss your child before their start date or orientation — for example, if they are receiving early intervention support, or there is anything else you would like us to know — please email the school office to arrange a meeting with our New Entrant Team Leader.
Starting school is a big milestone for children and families.
If your child is starting school for the first time, we encourage you to contact us before their fifth birthday so we can guide you through the process and help prepare for a positive start.
We will let you know what needs to happen before their first day, what to bring, how school routines work, and how we support children as they move from early childhood into school life.
If your child is joining Waimairi from another school, we will work with you to understand their current learning, friendships, strengths, and any support needs.
A smooth transition matters. The more we know before your child starts, the better we can help them feel settled, connected, and ready to learn.
Once your child’s enrolment is confirmed, the school will provide the practical information you need before they start.
This may include details about:
If anything on this list feels unclear, our office team is glad to talk it through before your child’s first day.
A good start is not just about paperwork.
International enrolments follow a separate process.
If your child will be enrolling as an international student, please visit the International Students page for information about programme options, tuition fees, documentation, pastoral care, insurance, designated caregivers, and enrolment through the Enroller Platform.
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