Letter from the Principal:

Ashburton College warmly welcomes International Students to our campus. We are committed to encouraging your development, as a person and your learning throughout the College. Our College has a proud record of academic, sporting and cultural successes, with a special emphasis on music and drama.

Our students come from a mixture of urban and rural communities and we have developed a well-equipped school with very strong community support.

As a key part of education, we encourage students to recognise and welcome students from other countries through this programme and through exchanges with overseas schools.

And so we invite International Students to join our homestay based programme and build long-term friendships as well as furthering your educational plans for the future. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ken Pow, Director of the International Programme, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or myself directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Grant McMillan
Ashburton College, Principal