Waikato Diocesan School for Girls offers a nurturing and enriching educational experience for girls in Years 9-13, welcoming international students to choose between two accommodation options: boarding in our comfortable school hostels or experiencing New Zealand family life with a carefully selected host homestay family.

Boarding at Dio provides a close-knit, supportive community within the school itself. Boarders live in age-group-based houses, enjoying all-inclusive meals, centrally heated and furnished rooms, and spacious lounge areas for socialising. Professional, nurturing boarding staff create a safe and positive home away from home, fostering strong friendships and a sense of belonging.

Our second option, homestay, offers international students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in New Zealand culture by living with a local family. Homestay students are provided with their own furnished room, all meals, and the chance to experience daily life within a Kiwi family, gaining valuable cultural insights and building lasting relationships.

For international students, both boarding and homestay offer unique benefits. Boarding fosters a strong sense of community within the school, while homestay provides a personalised family experience and deeper cultural immersion. It's important to note that the boarding house closes for two to three weekends each term (exeats) and end-of-term holidays. Therefore, international students choosing to board are required to have an exeat homestay family to care for them during these times. The International Department will arrange a suitable homestay family to ensure each student's happiness and well-being during exeats.

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where all students can grow into confident, responsible young adults.

For more information email international@wdsg.school.nz