Extension Program - New Zealand

Extension Program

Get a head start on university while you're still in Year 13

New Zealand Year 13 students, experience university life at Bond University on the Gold Coast, in Australia!

Bond Business School’s Extension Program is a free, two-day experience designed to give high-achieving secondary school students a taste of university study and help make the transition from school to university.
Choose from Business, Math's or Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, and spend two days learning alongside Bond academics and current students, applying your knowledge to real-world challenges and experiencing life on campus.
 

2027 program dates

Choose the stream that best aligns with your interests and availability.

Business Stream
Option 1: Monday, 5 April and Tuesday, 6 April 2027
Option 2: Thursday, 22 April and Friday, 23 April 2027

Math's Stream
Wednesday, 7 April and Thursday, 8 April 2027

Enterprise AI Stream
Wednesday, 5 May and Thursday, 6 May 2027

Awards Night
Tuesday, 1 June 2027

What to expect

Across two immersive days, you'll experience Bond as a university student. 

  • Day one is about exploring. Tour the campus, meet academics and current students, experience Bloomberg and Transformer, and take part in practical activities specific to your chosen stream. 
  • Day two puts your learning into action. Work with other students on a group project, complete written and oral assessment activities, and present your work to fellow students and academics.

Travelling to Bond from New Zealand

Bond Business School is pleased to assist students travelling from New Zealand to complete the Extension Program.

A parent or guardian is required to attend with their student. Alternatively, consent may be provided for the student to travel with another participating parent.

Bond University will reimburse reasonable flight and ground transfer costs for the participating student. Parents and guardians are responsible for their own flights and for arranging accommodation for themselves and their student.

Our team will provide further information to successful applicants to help you plan your travel to Bond University on the Gold Coast.

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Who is eligible?

To be eligible, students must be completing Year 13 (New Zealand), have an interest in studying at Bond University, and be nominated and supported by a teacher or career advisor and a parent or guardian. They should be able to attend both days of their chosen stream.

Why participate?

Go beyond the classroom and experience what studying at Bond is really like.

You’ll get the opportunity to:

  • Experience university life on Bond’s Gold Coast campus
  • Learn from Bond academics and current students
  • Apply your knowledge to real-world challenges
  • Access the Bond FinTech Hub, including a Bloomberg session
  • Experience Transformer, Bond’s innovation and entrepreneurship space
  • Learn in small groups with close access to academics and your peers.

Upcoming Extension Programs

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Don't just take our word!

Participating in the Extension Program was one of the most rewarding experiences of my senior schooling. The program challenged me academically while giving me real insight into university life, expectations, and standards. It strengthened my critical thinking, writing, and confidence in discussion, skills that have been invaluable as I transition into university study.

What I appreciated most was the balance between support and independence. The academics treated us like university students, encouraging curiosity and high-level thinking while still providing guidance that built my confidence. The program strengthened my academic ability and confirmed my decision to pursue further study at Bond.

Overall, the Extension Program was both inspiring and empowering. It broadened my perspective, gave me a head start, and made me genuinely excited for the next stage of my education.

Mikayla Green

Extension Program - Class of 2025

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