Whangaparaoa College

"World-class high school education with a DIFFERENCE

// School Facts

Whangaparaoa College opened in 2005 and has grown into a large Year 7-13 secondary college. It has the most modern facilities of any school in New Zealand, which allows us to deliver an innovative and challenging curriculum. In addition to a high-class education, there are many leisure activities to experience including golf, swimming and sailing.

//Facilities

The College has exceptionally modernfacilities:

• A space dedicated to International Students
• An outstanding Performing Arts Centre incorporating drama and music rooms and a large modern performing space
• A specialist recording studio
• A well-equipped sports centre,whichhasa large gymnasium as well as a number of other teaching spaces, including a fitness centre
• A large science, technology and arts building,modern in design with24 classrooms
• A specific teaching block for Year 7 & 8 learners
• Teaching blocks for general classroom space
• An excellent adventure playground for 7 & 8 learners
• A large all-weather playing surface with six tennis courts
• Four full-size playing fields, two of which are sand carpeted
• A new Information Technologysuite

// Academic Programme

Whangaparaoa College is proud of its innovative and challenging curriculum. All learners participate in a learning programme, which as well as covering the national curriculum, develops those essential skills required of 21st century learners. ICT is integrated into all learning programmes.

// Co-Curricular Programme

There are also many co-corricular opportunities at the college such as:

Outdoor education, e.g. camps.

Sport - the college has a wide range of sports programmes, including athletics, rugby, soccer, basketball, netball and golf and tennis academies with specialist coaching. A specialist Sports Institute operates for those learners with special skills in sports.

Culture - drama, music and dance. The college has outstanding facilities for the delivery of the performing arts. Individual music tuition is available.

Other - computer club, equestrian events, chess club, swimming, golfing, kayaking, surfing, skiing, sailing and horse-riding.

// English Language Entry Requirement

Speaking fluent English is not necessary, as all International Students will be tested on arrival and placed appropriately.

// Tuition Fee

TuitionFee: (Per Year): NZ$ 11,500.00 (incl GST)

Tuition Fee (Per Term): NZ$ 2,875.00 (incl GST)

Homestay Fee: NZ$ 240.00 per week

Additional costs not covered b annual tuition fee include:

• Option class fees
• Stationery
• Pocket Money
• School subject trips and field trips
• Travel to, from and within New Zealand
• Involvement in extracurricular activities
• School camp
• Individual music tuition classes
• NZQA examination fees, including NCEA exam fees

// Homestay

The College can arrange homestay accommodation for International Students if required. Homestay fees are approximately NZ$ 240.00 per week. Homestay fees are payable in advance to the college and they will then be disbursed to the homestay family.

// Application Details

If youhave any queries or would like to receive an International Student applicationpack please forward your contact details via email: [email protected] or alternatively contact us via post.