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Waihi College
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Co-educational
- 105 Kensington Road, Waihi, 3610
- +64-274755900
- http://www.waihicol.school.nz
- shelleym@waihicol.school.nz
Shelley McArthur-Dye
International Director
| Description | Waihi College is a co-educational school, 10 minutes drive from stunning Waihi Beach and 45 minutes from the vibrant city of Tauranga. We encourage academic excellence and pride ourselves on developing confident, lifelong learners who are well prepared for their future. With a roll of 680 students, we are big enough to offer great choices and small enough to be incredibly friendly. Waihi College values the safety, wellbeing and happiness of our international students very highly. With a Full-time International Director and full-time Homestay Manager on-site daily we have the ability to provide exceptional pastoral care and support. Waihi is less than 2 hours from Auckland International Airport and we can provide a personal pickup for international students. |
| Tuition costs | $3,750 per term |
| Accommodation | Homestay accommodation $260 per week |
| Student support | Fulltime Homestay and Activites Manager at school daily. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Our school accepts long and short-term students. |
| English as second language | Two lines of ESOL and one line of IELTS |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | Rugby, Netball, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Surfing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking |
| Application process | Latest school report (including English grade)plus a testimonial from a teacher indicating the level of suitability for the student to attend our program. |
| Features of the local area | Waihi is a safe, friendly, rural/seaside community with fantastic scenery and outdoor opportunities. |
| Curriculum | Academic, Technology, Sport, Outdoor Education, Music |
