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Motueka High School
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Co-educational
- 52 Whakarewa Street, Motueka. 7120
- +64 3 528 9050
- http://www.motuekahigh.school.nz/
- nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz
Nicki Saunders
International Marketing Manager
| Description | Motueka High School is a co-educational Year 9 to Year 13 community school of about 720 students, situated in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, with easy access to the sea, mountains and rivers. There are three National Parks on our immediate boundary and we make extensive use of these in our comprehensive Outdoor Education programme. We are culturally diverse and our students excel both academically and in a wide range of sports. We are strong in visual and performing arts. Our size is our strength, allowing a balanced curriculum while providing each student with excellent pastoral care and leadership opportunities. |
| Tuition costs | Tuition Fee (in $NZD, prices valid from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024) |
| Accommodation | homestay,
Homestay accommodation is $280 per week, including GST however, please note that additional fees apply where a student has special dietary requirements. Full-year: 46 weeks x $280 per week = $12,880. |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | EnviroClub - Student Contacts - World Vision Group - Leadership Development - Ball Committee - Student Council - Human Rights Group - SADD Motueka High School has a dedicated Homestay Manager/International Director and Marketing Manager who work hard to ensure that students academic, pastoral, social and emotional needs are met. Our vertical form system allows teachers and Deans to form close ties with students. We have two in-school nurses. Guidance and Pastoral support is available with a Professional counsellor, learner support teacher, social worker and truancy officer available. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), We accept short-term students |
| English as second language | ESOL classes are available. |
| 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 | Rugby - Netball - Football - Kayaking - Golf - Mountain Biking - Rock Climbing - Hockey - Basketball - Badminton - Athletics - Bowls - Cricket - Equestrian Team - Sailing Team - Squash - Touch - Waka Ama - Volleyball - School Production - Kapa Haka - Book Club - Chess - Jazz Band - Big Band - Talent Quest - Choir - Robotics - Theatre Sports. |
| Application process | An application form is available on our website or via Enroller. |
| Features of the local area | Motueka is a township of about 8000 people and has all of the amenities, services and clubs that could normally be found in larger cities including a Recreation Centre and two movie theatres. Motueka enjoys a warm and sunny climate and is famous for being part of the sunniest regions of New Zealand. Kaiteriteri beach, famed as the prettiest beach in NZ, is our local beach, only 15 minutes from town. We have mountain caves to explore and snow skiing at Rainbow skifield. Abel Tasman National Park offers numerous water sports including wind surfing, diving, fishing, kayaking and waka ama racing. The town services orchards, vineyards, farms, a thriving tourism industry as well as the local fishing and forestry industries. |
| Curriculum | NCEA is taught to Level 3, University Entrance and Scholarship level. English - Mathematics - Science - Social Sciences - Physical Education - Health - Outdoor Education - Drama - Music - Visual Arts -Te Reo Maori - Other languages via correspondence - Tourism - History - Geography - Calculus - Statistics - Physics - Chemistry - Biology - Horticulture - Adventure Skills - Sports Performance - Engineering - Furniture Making and Carpentry - Automotive - Graphics - Materials Technology Fabric - Digital Technology - Food Technology - Careers - Gateway - SPEC/General Studies - Future Problem Solving - Accounting - Young Enterprise Programme - Primary Industries Trades Academy. |
