Pakuranga College International Prospectus: English
pakuranga.school.nz/international
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBS
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PAKURANGA COLLEGE CAMPUS
AUCKLAND CBD 35 MINUTES
New Zealand’s largest city.
Homestay family accommodation.
SYLVIA PARK 15 MINUTES
New Zealand’s largest shopping mall.
EASTERN BEACH 5 MINUTES
A calm and safe swimming beach.
HALF MOON BAY MARINA 5 MINUTES
Catch a ferry on the Hauraki Gulf and explore the city, Waiheke Island, or Rangitoto.
AUCKLAND AIRPORT 30 MINUTES
New Zealand’s largest international airport terminal.
HAURAKI GULF AND RANGITOTO
youngest
largest of Auckland’s 53 extinct volcanoes.
kia ora from Auckland, New Zealand
APPLYING TO STUDY INTERNATIONALLY IS A TIME OF GREAT EXCITEMENT. EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE NEW FRIENDS YOU’LL MAKE, THE DIFFERENT CULTURES YOU’LL DISCOVER, AND THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE NEW THINGS.
It can also be a time of nervousness. Being away from home, in a new environment can be a challenge. That is why Pakuranga College has a dedicated International Department, with staff committed to making the process of studying in New Zealand easier at every point – from visa application through to settling into your new homestay family and classes.
Pakuranga College is a top co-educational high school with over 2,000 students. We have a long tradition of commitment to excellence and nurturing students who are well-prepared for university study and wider life.
Coming to study in New Zealand is about more than just your time at school. It’s about experiencing our local attractions and there are plenty in East Auckland to keep you entertained, from mountain biking in our parks to swimming at our beautiful beaches. Our welcoming homestay families are always keen to show their host students Auckland’s highlights.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Pakuranga College family and to Auckland.
The Pakuranga College International Department
THERE ARE TWO PIECES OF ADVICE I WOULD SHARE WITH FUTURE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. THE FIRST IS, DON’T BE SHY ABOUT YOUR ENGLISH! NOBODY WILL LAUGH AT YOU, EVERYONE IS VERY NICE AND WILL HELP YOU TO FIND THE WORD YOU NEED, ESPECIALLY TEACHERS. THE MORE YOU SPEAK, THE MORE PRACTISE YOU GET – MY ENGLISH HAS IMPROVED A LOT SINCE I’VE BEEN IN NEW ZEALAND.
THE SECOND IS TO JOIN LOTS OF CLUBS. THERE ARE SO MANY YOU CAN JOIN AND THEY MAKE THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE SO MUCH MORE FUN, PLUS YOU’LL MEET LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS. I’VE BEEN AT PAKURANGA COLLEGE FOR FIVE YEARS AND EVEN THOUGH THAT’S A LONG TIME, IT’S GONE SO FAST THANKS TO ALL THE GROUPS I’VE JOINED AND FRIENDS I’VE MADE. SABRINA, CHINA
THERE IS PLENTY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT WHEN STUDYING IN AUCKLAND. IN 2023, AUCKLAND WAS NAMED THE 10TH BEST CITY IN THE WORLD TO LIVE BY THE GLOBAL LIVEABILITY INDEX, AND NEW ZEALAND WAS RANKED THE 4TH SAFEST COUNTRY IN THE GLOBAL PEACE INDEX. WE LOVE IT HERE AND WE KNOW YOU WILL TOO!
Pakuranga is a safe, quiet, and attractive suburb with high-quality housing in East Auckland. It is close to beautiful beaches, large parks, and excellent shopping malls – and just 30 minutes by car or ferry from downtown Auckland with its excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Pakuranga College itself enjoys spacious grounds and a lush green environment. Adjacent to the college is Lloyd Elsmore Park, which is home to many facilities for sports such as hockey, rugby, netball, cricket, badminton, and athletics.
WHAT TO DO IN AUCKLAND
Auckland is an amazing city, located between two beautiful harbours. While you’re here take some time to explore, we recommend trying the activities below:
amazing Auckland
HEAD TO THE BEACH
East Auckland has beautiful calm beaches that are very safe to swim in. Popular Eastern Beach is close to the college, with beautiful views of the Waitemata Harbour.
TAKE THE FERRY
The Half Moon Bay Marina is very close to Pakuranga College. Check out the boats and see why Auckland is called the City of Sails, or take a ferry trip. Ferries to downtown Auckland and the stunning Waiheke Island both depart from the marina.
HIKE A HILL
Auckland has 53 extinct volcanoes to explore. Climb to the top of Maungawhau/Mt Eden for an excellent view of the city, or walk up Ohuiarangi/Pigeon Mountain beside the college for a bird’s eye view of the local area. See if you can spot your homestay house!
SCALE THE SKY TOWER
See the view from the top of New Zealand’s tallest building! Standing at 328m tall, you can see all of Auckland from the observation deck. Enjoy a coffee with a view, or if you’re feeling brave sign up for a SkyWalk or SkyJump and get a shot of adrenaline instead!
GET ACTIVE
We love to be outdoors in Auckland! Why not view the city from the water – grab a kayak and go for a paddle in the harbour. Or stick to shore a take one of our dedicated cycle paths, there’s a great one from Half Moon Bay Marina to Farm Cove in our local area.
EAT UP
If you’re craving a taste of home, you can find it in Auckland. Meadowlands Shopping Centre has an amazing array of Asian eateries and we have international cuisine from Europe and South America across the city. Or embrace local cuisine – have fish and chips on the beach, enjoy a barbeque with your host family, and discover the coffee culture in our many cafés.
THINGS TO SEE IN NEW ZEALAND
International students can explore more of New Zealand with their parents, homestay family, or as part of an organised tour. Many of our students enjoy trips to other parts of the country during the school holidays. Popular destinations include:
NORTHLAND
A short distance from Auckland, the “winterless north” has beautiful beaches, Kauri forests, and stunning sea life. See where modern-day New Zealand was forged in 1840 at Waitangi, with the signing of the treaty.
COROMANDEL
A popular holiday playground for Aucklanders, the Coromandel is a short distance from the city. Fish the Thames coast, soak in the thermal waters at Hot Water Beach, kayak at Cathedral Cove and take a stroll in native bush.
ROTORUA
New Zealand’s geothermal and adventure tourism centre, Rotorua is a must. Experience Ma-ori culture, zoom down the Luge, go Zorbing, mountain bike, walk in the canopy of Whakarewarewa Forest, relax in a geothermal pool, and see our volcanic springs and geysers.
SOUTH ISLAND
The South Island is full of stunning scenery. Get an adrenaline rush in Queenstown, the home of the bungy jump. If you need more of a thrill, take a jet boat ride at 85km per hour on the Shotover River, get wet white-water rafting, or take to the clouds for some skydiving.
I VISITED MANY BEAUTIFUL PLACES DURING MY TIME IN NEW ZEALAND. WITH FRIENDS, I CAUGHT THE FERRY TO WAIHEKE ISLAND IN AUCKLAND, WHICH WAS A GREAT DAY. MY HOMESTAY FAMILY TOOK ME ON A TRIP TO TAUPOAND ROTORUA IN THE NORTH ISLAND. IT WAS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE; MY FAVOURITE WAS RACING DOWN THE LUGE IN ROTORUA – THAT WAS SUPER FUN!
KAZUKI, JAPAN
MY HIGHLIGHT, HAS BEEN VISITING THE SOUTH ISLAND. I WENT ON A 10-DAY TRIP, BOOKED BY THE COLLEGE STAFF. THERE WERE LOTS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THE TOUR BUS AND I MADE SO MANY NEW FRIENDS THIS WAY. QUEENSTOWN WAS THE HIGHLIGHT, ESPECIALLY GOING JETBOATING ON THE SHOTOVER RIVER – THAT WAS THRILLING! MY PARENTS ARE COMING TO NEW ZEALAND AT THE END OF MY STAY, AND I CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW THEM SOME OF THE THINGS I’VE DONE AND EXPLORE A BIT MORE OF NEW ZEALAND.
THEO, GERMANY
homestays welcoming
OUR NEW ZEALAND HOMESTAY FAMILIES ARE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO AUCKLAND!
WE CAREFULLY MATCH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE A GOOD FIT THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TIME IN
NEW ZEALAND EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE
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All our homestay families live in the local area, making the journey to school quick and convenient. You will have your own bedroom, allowing you privacy and a quiet environment to study; plus fibre internet makes keeping in contact with home easy.
Our dedicated Homestay Co-ordinators are on-call 24/7 to answer any questions you or your family may have before and during your stay. They will also report regularly to parents about how students are settling in.
WHO CAN I LIVE WITH?
When studying at Pakuranga College, international students may choose one of the following options for accommodation:
1. Live with a school-approved homestay family.
2. Stay with a parent who can apply for a guardian visa to accompany them to New Zealand. Work is not permitted while in New Zealand on a guardian visa.
3. Stay with a family member or close family friend known to the student’s parents. This person is called a designated caregiver.
Students cannot live alone, or in accommodation shared with friends, even if they are over 18.
HOMESTAY FAST FACTS
HOMESTAYS
• Close to the college
• Your own bedroom guaranteed
• Fast fibre internet
• Homestay Co-ordinators on-call 24/7 to answer your questions
• Homestay families and international students are carefully matched
LOCAL AREA
• Nature on your doorstepstunning parks and beaches
• Excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options
• Only 30 minutes from downtown Auckland
MY HOMESTAY FAMILY HAS BEEN SO WELCOMING, I’VE ABSOLUTELY FELT AT HOME AND I KNOW I’LL STAY IN TOUCH WHEN I RETURN TO FRANCE. THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY TIME HERE WAS GOING TO A BLUES GAME AT EDEN PARK WITH MY HOST FAMILY, AFTER THEY DISCOVERED THAT MY FAMILY BACK HOME IS RUGBY-MAD. I’VE ALSO HAD LOTS OF FUN SUPPORTING THE PAKURANGA COLLEGE RUGBY TEAMS EVERY WEEKEND.
I’VE REALLY ENJOYED MY TIME HERE – I’VE MET SOME GREAT PEOPLE, MADE WONDERFUL MEMORIES, AND MY ENGLISH HAS IMPROVED A LOT.
GABRIELLE, FRANCE
I HAD AN AMAZING TIME HERE IN NEW ZEALAND, THANKS TO MY NEW FRIENDS AND MY HOMESTAY FAMILY. MY HOST PARENTS HAVE BEEN VERY KIND AND RELAXED, THEY HAVE SUPPORTED ME THROUGHOUT MY EXPERIENCE. WE STARTED COMMUNICATING EVEN BEFORE MY ARRIVAL AND SINCE THE FIRST HOUR HERE THEY HAVE HELPED ME AND CARED ABOUT ME.
THEY HAVE INTRODUCED ME TO DIFFERENT TRADITIONS AND COOKED ME DELICIOUS MEALS. THE BEST DISH IS MY HOST MUM’S SUNDAY ROAST DINNER AND ONE DAY EVERY WEEK I COOK THEM ITALIAN DISHES. EGLE, ITALY
life at Pakuranga College
CURRICULUM
The school curriculum is core to student life at Pakuranga College. International students at Pakuranga College are integrated into regular classes with local students and can choose from over 40 subject options in Year 12 and 13, including our ever-popular Outdoor Education course.
ESOL support is provided where needed and we have Chinese interpreters available.
Our Year 12 and 13 courses give students the opportunity to gain New Zealand’s NCEA qualification at Levels 2 and 3, providing a pathway to tertiary study. NCEA is an internationally recognised qualification accepted by universities worldwide.
Year 11 students study a curriculum tailored to provide a strong foundation for the rigours of NCEA in Year 12. All subjects at this level offer NCEA-style evaluations, to ensure students are ready for external assessments in Year 12.
The success of our international students is very important to us. In 2023, 92% of international students who sat NCEA Levels 2 and 3 gained their qualification. 100% of students who sat University Entrance obtained it. Our International and Careers Departments work closely with students to ensure they are enrolled in appropriate courses, taking the correct number of credits, and are on track to achieve.
TIMETABLE
In Year 9 and 10 the curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in core subject areas such as Maths, English, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education; while also allowing students to explore Languages, The Arts, and Technology. Students have plenty of opportunity to sample areas of the curriculum that interest them, with a broader timetable allowing seven to eight subjects.
In Year 11 – 13 students’ timetables narrow as they begin to select specialist areas of study. Year 11 and 12 students take six subjects, while Year 13 students have five subjects and a study period.
STUDENT SUPPORT
We appreciate that starting at a new school, particularly in a different country with a foreign language, is a real challenge.
That’s why we take every opportunity to support our international students throughout their time with us.
Students will receive an in-depth orientation to Pakuranga College from our International Department staff and are welcome to drop into the International Department for assistance with their schooling or homestay at any time.
Students will be allocated to one of six Whanau (Houses) when they arrive, which acts as a family at the college. International students can take any concerns to their Wha-nau Group Teacher, whom they see four times a week, or to their Whanau Leader. The International Department works closely with teaching and pastoral care staff to ensure students are well-supported.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to superb teaching and excellent pastoral care, we pride ourselves on the wide range of co-curricular opportunities available to students. We have over 100 co-curricular activities that students can take part in.
Students might like to dive into one of our 20+ sports codes including basketball, badminton, football, rugby, hockey, and swimming.
For students interested in The Arts, we have Dance, Drama, and Music experiences available, plus interest-based Visual Arts groups, such as pottery. Our hip hop dance group is always extremely popular with both beginner and experienced dancers.
Students can also join one of our many cultural groups, including Ma-ori and Pasifika. Te Tai o Pakuranga, the college Kapa Haka group, immerses members in Ma-ori culture and many of our international students enjoy this taste of New Zealand.
THE BEST CLASS I’VE TAKEN AT PAKURANGA COLLEGE IS OUTDOOR EDUCATION. I’VE DONE SO MANY NEW THINGS – ROCK CLIMBING, CAMPING, EVEN SCUBA DIVING! IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SIT TOO LONG IN A CLASSROOM, TAKE THIS CLASS! WE SPEND TIME AWAY FROM SCHOOL LEARNING IN THE ACTUAL OUTDOORS, WHICH IS BEAUTIFUL IN NEW ZEALAND. IT’S VERY DIFFERENT FROM P.E. AT HOME, WHICH IS IN A GYM MOSTLY – I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND IT. THEO, GERMANY
STUDY IS MORE RELAXED IN NEW ZEALAND THAN IN CHINA. IT FREES MY TIME UP, SO I CAN PARTICIPATE IN LOTS OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LIKE SPORT AND MUSIC. MY CLASSES ALSO GO ON LOTS OF TRIPS AND WE DO ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, WHICH SUPPORT WHAT WE’RE STUDYING. KATHERINE, CHINA
OUR FACILITIES
Our large eight-hectare campus offers amazing facilities that support student learning and co-curricular participation, including:
BRAND NEW IT SUITES fitted with high-spec computers
STATE-OF-THE-ART IT network with high-speed fibre
MEDIA EDITING SUITE
FULLY EQUIPPED SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
TECHNOLOGY BUILDING equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, industrial standard kitchens, robotics labs, and engineering workshops
ARTS CENTRE with photography facilities
MUSIC SUITE with practice rooms
DANCE AND DRAMA STUDIOS
STATE-OF-THE-ART LIBRARY
EXTENSIVE SPORTS FACILITIES, including:
- A heated swimming pool
- Rugby and football fields
- Indoor basketball, volleyball and badminton courts
- Tennis courts
- A flood-lit hockey turf
- A cricket pitch and nets
- Weights room
SUMMER
ARCHERY
ATHLETICS
CRICKET
DRAGON BOATING
KI-O-RAHI (JUNIORS) *
KILIKITI
ORIENTEERING
SOFTBALL (SENIORS)+
SOFTBALL (JUNIORS)*
SWIMMING
TAG (SENIORS)+
TAG (JUNIORS)*
TENNIS
TOUCH RUGBY (SENIORS)+
TOUCH RUGBY (JUNIORS)*
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
ULTIMATE FRISBEE (JUNIORS)*
VOLLEYBALL (SENIORS)+
WINTER
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
CYCLING
DISTANCE RUNNING
FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
KI-O-RAHI (SENIORS)+
NETBALL (BOYS)
NETBALL (GIRLS)
RUGBY (BOYS)
RUGBY LEAGUE
TABLE TENNIS
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
co-curricular activities
SPORTS PROGRAMME
See left for a list of sports offered at Pakuranga College and the time of year they are played.
If students wish to play a sport outside of the school seasons, or a sport that is not listed, we have many local sports clubs that we can connect them with. Please ask us about this and we can share more specific information.
SOME EXAMPLES:
A competitive swim club is based in the college pool, the local sailing club offers learn-to-sail courses in summer as well as racing for experienced sailors, and the local football club is directly across the road from college.
COUNCILS
• Academic Council
• Arts Council
• Cultural Council
• Digital Council
• Environmental Council
• Interact Council
• LGBTQI+ Council
• Maths Council
• Pak Connect Council
• Science Council
• Service Council
• Sports Council
CULTURAL
GROUPS
• African Cultural Group
• Chinese Cultural Group
• Chinese Dance Group
• Chinese Rap Club
• Cook Island Cultural Group
• Cultural Diversity Group
• Fijian & Rotuman Cultural Group
• Filipino Cultural Group
• Indian Cultural Group
• Japanese Cultural Group
• Kapa Haka
• Korean Cultural Group
• K-Pop Group
• Middle Eastern Cultural Group
• Samoan Cultural Group
• Thai Cultural Group
• Tongan Cultural Group
LEADERSHIP
• Careers Ambassadors
• Student Whanau Leaders
• Peer Support Leaders
• Student Librarians
INTEREST
GROUPS
• Amnesty International
• Astronomy Club
• BizTech Labs
• Board Games Club
• Business Club
• Chess Club
THE ARTS
• Computer Game and Software Development Club
• Crochet Club
• Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award –Bronze, Silver, and Gold
• EPro8 Challenge
• Ethics Olympiad
• Geography Club
• Japanese Anime and Manga Club
• Mathex
• History and Classics Club
• Readers’ Cup
• Soulfood
• Sound and Lighting Team
• STEM Club
• Students Who Occasionally Roll Dice (SWORD – roleplay games)
• The Learning Lounge (learning support by students)
• UN Youth
MY ADVICE TO OTHER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IS TO GIVE THINGS A GO
– JOIN GROUPS, MEET PEOPLE, AND EXPERIENCE THE FUN OF NEW ZEALAND! I JOINED UP TO TWO VERY KIWI ACTIVITIES – RUGBY AND KAPA HAKA –AND EVERYONE WAS REALLY WELCOMING. I THINK KIWIS ARE JUST WAITING FOR A CHANCE TO SHOW OFF THEIR CULTURE, SO DON’T BE SHY, JOIN AND LEARN SOME NEW THINGS. JONAS, GERMANY
• 48-Hour Filmmaking
• Choir
• Classical Guitar Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Contemporary Band Programme
• Dance Academy - Junior & Senior
• Debating
• Drama Llamas (musical theatre)
• Drawing Club
• Hip Hop Dance Group
• Jazz Band
• Orchestra
• Pottery Club
• Production
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Club
• Symphonic Band
• The Pakage (Student Newspaper)
• Theatre Sports
• Toi Wearable Arts
I DIDN’T EXPECT TO CONNECT WITH MY CHINESE CULTURE WHILE I WAS IN NEW ZEALAND, BUT I HAVE! PAKURANGA COLLEGE HAS A CHINESE DANCE GROUP AND I LOVE TO DANCE, SO I DECIDED TO JOIN. IT’S BEEN A GREAT WAY TO FEEL CONNECTED TO HOME AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH OTHER STUDENTS LIKE ME. I REALLY LIKE THAT THE GROUP DOES TRADITIONAL DANCES, PLUS DANCES FROM THE TOP CHINESE ARTISTS RIGHT NOW. WE EVEN HAVE A CHINESE RAP CLUB!
KATHERINE, CHINA
settling in
Welcome to your home away from home! From the moment you arrive, we will work to make your New Zealand experience an unforgettable one, helping you settle into your new homestay, school, and classes.
See what you can expect in your first week in Auckland as an international student below.
YOUR FIRST DAY
Your new host family will be at the airport to collect you when you arrive. You’ve already received an information pack about them and will have been communicating before your departure, so you know a bit about them.
You’ll go straight to your new house, where your homestay family will help you settle by showing you the facilities and allowing you time to unpack and organise your new bedroom.
You’ll be able to get to know your hosts even better at a homestay family dinner and have time to contact your family to let them know you’ve arrived safely. You’ll spend the next couple of days acclimatising to your new time zone and exploring the local area with your homestay family.
STARTING SCHOOL
Prior to starting your classes you will meet with the International Department, before being welcomed onto the Pakuranga College campus with a traditional Ma-ori po-whiri. The International Department staff members will then give you an orientation to the college. They will:
• Show you where your classes are and how to read your timetable.
• Tell you which Whanau and Whanau Group you belong to.
• Let you know how to sign up for co-curricular activities.
• Give advice on some common-sense dos and don’ts while here.
• Introduce you to other international and local students.
Before arriving at the college you will have selected your subject options. On the first day, you will meet with the Careers Department, who will finalise your timetable or make changes if required. You will start the classes on your timetable the next day.
UNIFORM
Students at the college for a term or less, are not required to buy a Pakuranga College uniform, but must wear the full uniform of their school in their home country while here.
Students attending our school for more than a term must purchase a Pakuranga College uniform. Students may arrive on their first day of school in their own casual clothes. They will be taken to the uniform shop on campus after the school day ends to purchase the uniform items they need. Items can be purchased new or second-hand.
Year 13 students are not required to wear a uniform and can dress in their own clothes.
BYOD
Pakuranga College is a digital school and students are expected to bring their own devices, which will be used across all their classes. Some classes also require stationery and homestay caregivers will be able to help students purchase this equipment using our college stationery lists.
END OF THE FIRST WEEK
By now you should have learned more about your host family, made some new friends, and found your way to each of your classes. Maybe you’ve even signed up for a sport or cultural group. It’s still a bit new, but you’re starting to adjust to your routine here in Auckland.
If you are experiencing problems settling in at school or with your host family, please talk to our staff in the International Department. They are here to support you to have the best experience possible and will work to find a solution, whatever your problem.
student support
Our International Department is here to make your time at Pakuranga College an enjoyable experience. If you have any difficulties before your departure or during your stay, please contact them for assistance.
+64 9 534 7159 ext. 982
international@pakuranga.school.nz
DAVE DUNLOP Director of International Students
TRICIA CROWE Homestay Co-ordinator
DENISE BERRY International Advisor
KELLY AN Homestay Co-ordinator (Chinese speaking)
THERESA McCRINDLE International Administration Manager
the academic year
The New Zealand academic year starts in February and ends in early December. The school year is made up of four terms, each of 10 weeks, with a two-week holiday between terms. Holidays usually fall in April, July, and late September – early October.
NCEA exams are held in November every year, with Year 12 and 13 students going on study leave in late October.
All international students study alongside appropriately aged Kiwi peers, with age determining the year level students will enter.
application process
We welcome applications via our website at any time throughout the year.
Students don’t need to wait for the beginning of term to start at Pakuranga College. If a student is ready to attend, we can enrol them at any point. Don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange a start date that suits you - there’s no need to wait!
APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE
You will need to provide scanned copies of:
1. Your passport (and visa if you have one)
2. Your most recent school report (in English)
3. A photo of yourself (school ID photo, passport photo, etc.)
APPLICATION REVIEW
Once your online application is received and reviewed, you will be notified of next steps within 48 hours.
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF PLACE
If you application is successful you will be sent a conditional offer of place and an invoice will be issued. The conditional offer of place can be used to start your visa application process (if required).
PAYMENT AND OFFER OF PLACE
Once payment is received we will issue a receipt and offer of place. Use the offer of place to finalise your visa application process (if required). Homestay accommodation is arranged after we receive payment of the invoice.
FLIGHT DETAILS
Send your flight arrival details to us as soon as possible. Please note that all students require a return flight ticket to enter New Zealand. We recommend all students purchase flexible flight tickets.*
HOMESTAY FAMILY CONFIRMED
You will receive details of your New Zealand homestay family and can start communicating with them. Where possible, your homestay family will meet you at Auckland Airport when you arrive, otherwise, the college will arrange a transfer from the airport to their home.
*Students require a return flight ticket to enter New Zealand. Should the student’s intended departure date be unavailable at the time of booking, and to allow for flexibility in changing the exact departure date, we recommend students buy a flexible return ticket.
