Educational Institutions
Bethlehem College
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Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty has beautiful beaches and is a major fruit growing region.
Located in the beautiful coastal city of Tauranga, Bethlehem College is a biblically-based educational community, offering a caring, supporting and disciplined learning environment. We encourage excellence in academic, cultural, sporting and spiritual opportunities and value co-operation across groups, languages and cultures.
Bethlehem College:
- is a Christian, state-integrated, decile 10, high quality school
- has high academic expectations
- offers full integration into mainstream classes (NCEA curriculum)
- provides specialised ESOL classes
- has an advanced ESOL literacy programme for students entering NZ universities
- offers preparation for IELTS examinations
- has modern, spacious facilities
- has many sport, music, and cultural activities
- has a service and leadership training programme
Entry
Bethlehem College requires international students to meet the entry requirements and will students upon entry and place them in an appropriate course level. The school has placements for 55+ international students from Years 7-13, less than 5% of the total school roll (approx. 1500 students from Yrs 1-13) and prefers an even mix across nationalities. Primary placements advised upon application.
Accommodation
Bethlehem College is a signatory to the Ministry of Education's Code of Practice and offers New Zealand living arrangements with friendly, experienced, host families.
Course Info
- High School Studies and English as a Second Language (if required)
- Intake is at the beginning of February (Term 1) or at the beginning of Term 3 (only if places are available at the requested year level)
- Length of course is 1+ years (minimum of 1 Semester / 2 Terms upon request)
