U3.35.5 Primary and secondary domestic students who require a student visa, interim visa with study conditions, or limited visa
The following people require a student visa, interim visa with study conditions, or limited visa in order to undertake study in New Zealand but are considered to be domestic students for the purposes of attending primary and secondary schools and are exempt from paying foreign course fees:
Dependent children of any person who is in New Zealand to study under an exchange programme approved by the New Zealand Government.
Children whose application for a residence class visa is under consideration and who are the dependent children of any person who is the holder of a New Zealand resident visa, or permanent resident visa.
Children whose application for New Zealand citizenship is under consideration and who are the dependent children of a New Zealand citizen. Dependent children of any person who is onshore and the holder of a valid work visa other than those excluded under U8.20.