Boarding
Boarding at Queen Margaret College fosters academic success, confidence, and independence. We offer a supportive environment where a vibrant mix of domestic and international students develop a global perspective and make lifelong friendships.
We are the only all-girls boarding school in Wellington, New Zealand. Our boarding accommodation is located on campus in Wellington’s safe and leafy ‘Embassy Quarter’, offering a secure and premium environment. It is 30-minutes from Wellington domestic and international airport.









Boarding at QMC develops leadership and empathy
Our boarders develop leadership skills and responsibility. They cultivate emotional and social intelligence while undertaking their studies. We guide our students to become self-sufficient and self-motivated. In our safe and caring community, students hone empathy and social skills.
We offer students in Year 7 to 13:
- A choice of three accommodation options, including our luxury purpose-built boarding house, a progressive boarding pathway for students in Years 12 & 13 who want to practise living more independently, and Homestays where students live with and become part of a local family
- Seven-day-a-week boarding in an environment that prioritises health, comfort, safety and care
- Exceptional academic offering and support for learning
- A variety of extra-curricular offerings, recreational and cultural activities, and access to the QMC gym, fitness centre, dance studio, and music practice rooms
- Fully catered, varied, and nutritious meals from our healthy global menu with the option of self-catering for senior students
- Experienced and dedicated 24/7 boarding staff and approved and trusted Homestay families
- Options tailored to your needs, including short term boarding






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