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Whangarei Boys' High School

Vanita Lomas

Director of International Students

Description School offers our international students a world class experience, both inside and outside the classroom. We have excellent, well-established international programmes and enjoy helping our students to improve their English, achieve their academic goals and experience our beautiful country. We are proud of our 138-year history as highly successful schools, providing strong academic achievement with highly qualified teachers. Our classrooms are modern and well equipped with specialist learning resources and new technology.
Tuition costs

From $3,500 for one term through to $14,000 per year

Accommodation homestay, boarding,

International students have the option of accommodation with a friendly, safe local homestay family, or in our school boarding houses, situated on the school grounds.

Both options cost approximately $6000 per semester.

Student support

International students are welcomed into our warm and friendly school communities, where we provide a safe, supportive and secure environment, with caring students and staff. Students are offered support from dedicated international staff, as well as an extended support network of teachers, guidance counsellors, nurses, career advisors and more.

Type of programs Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups, We are happy to arrange short-term & study group programs for international students.
English as second language

We have dedicated ESOL teachers, with support for IELTS and everyday English language.

Years of entry for international students with parents : From : Year 9
To : Year 13
Years of entry for international students without parents : From : Year 9
To : Year 13
Sports

We have many sporting clubs available to international students, including Hockey, Rugby, Football, Swimming, Rowing, Equestrian, Surfing, Basketball, Athletics, Squash, Tennis, Triathlon, Trap-shooting, Adventure Racing, Volleyball and Cycling. Whangarei Boys’ High also offers a dedicated Golf Academy Programme with internationally recognised coaching staff. Students enjoy our expansive grounds, with large grass playing fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, theatres and much more. Within easy walking distance are many local sports clubs.

Features of the local area

School is centrally located in the heart of Whangarei, Northland’s largest city of 85,000. It is a safe, clean and friendly place to live, with New Zealand’s warmest climate.  Our region is stunningly beautiful, with unspoilt beaches, harbours and forests. We welcome visitors from all countries and cultures around the world.

Once you arrive in Auckland, it is only a 30 minute flight or two hour drive to Whangarei, making it easy to travel to and from our schools.

Curriculum

Students can choose from our extensive range of curriculum subjects, including both traditional and non-traditional classes, as well as many opportunities for cultural and sporting success. Optional subjects include Outdoor Education, Design and Visual Communication, Music, Art, Photography, Drama, and Te Reo Maori. Optional programmes at WBHS also include Golf Academy, Engineering, Japanese and Automotive Trades.

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