Registrations Are Open

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Registrations Are Open |

What is CHOGM?

The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is where leaders of Commonwealth countries assemble and deliberate future policy direction. More information about CHOGM can be found here.

What is Student CHOGM?

Student CHOGM (or SCHOGM) is Commonwealth Youth’s annual flagship event. It provides an opportunity for high school students to immerse themselves in international relations and develop a greater understanding of world issues. The two-day event is rife with debate, discussion, and personal development.

During SCHOGM, students from across Aotearoa New Zealand will meet at a conference and represent a Commonwealth country, acting as their Head of Government or Foreign Minister. The conference is designed for students to steer through political crises, and grapple with grave concerns facing today's Commonwealth countries.

Event details:

Date: Thu 3rd - Fri 4th July, 2025

Location: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (55 Cable Street) Wellington

Who It's For: Year 11, 12, 13 high school students, from anywhere in New Zealand

Registrations are open right now!

Fees:

Registration fees for this year’s event include catering, venue, and other event costs.

$200 per attending delegate.

$110 per attending chaperone (i.e. teacher/parent).

Please note that:

• Your registration is finalised when we receive your payment.

• If you wish to attend from outside of Wellington, you must make your own travel and accommodation arrangements.

• Since we are a non-profit, we aren't in a position to provide financial assistance.

• Chaperones are not mandatory, i. e. the student may attend the event independently, with their guardians’ approval.