Schools Welcome:
International Students have different reasons for coming to New Zealand. Some attend school for a short time to experience a different culture, improve their English, experience new opportunities and try different school subjects that are not available to them in their home countries like Dance, Drama, Hospitality, and Carpentry. Others come to study and gain NCEA qualifications which can lead to University entrance.
Whatever the reasons we are confident that you will enjoy school life at Orewa College, develop independence and make friends for life. We love witnessing the change and growth of our students. You are welcome to stay for as little as six weeks.
Get in touch with us:
Your School contact
Location:
North Island , Urban, Small town, Coastal
School Authority:
State
Nearest Airport:
Auckland International Airport
We make you feel Welcome
We are very proud of our school and town and look forward to welcoming you into our warm school community and helping you make the most of your time here.
A New Zealand Experience
Students have the opportunity to experience outdoor activities, trips and fun, such as camping, surfing, snowboarding, the haka, bush walks and beach activities.
Great Host Families
Orewa College provides great homestay accommodation in a safe, friendly community.
The school has specialist classrooms for all of its teaching areas and has lots of playing fields and open spaces. Orewa College operates in a wireless learning environment.
English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, BioScience, Business Accounting, Business Enterprise, Digital Technologies, Drama, Food Technology, Geography, History, Spanish, Textile Technology, Visual Art, Dance, Design and Visual Communication, Chinese, Japanese, Music, Product Development , Te Reo Māori.
English, Mathematics, Science, Accounting, Carpentry, Dance, Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology, Drama, Economics, Engineering, Food, Geography, Health, History, IELTS, Japanese, Media Studies, Music, Music Technology, Physical Education, Physical Science, Product Development, Social Science, Spanish, Te Reo Māori, Textile Technology, Visual Art, Workshop.
Art Design, Art Painting, Art Photography, Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Carpentry, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Dance, Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, Drama, Earth and Space Science, Economics, Engineering, ESOL - English for speakers of other languages, Food Technology, Geography, HarbourNet Online Learning, Health, History, Hospitality, IELTS Independent Learning, Japanese, Mathematics.
We offer an array of opportunities for students to get involved in the Arts from dance and drama productions, to singing, cultural and instrumental groups. Our students regularly compete and perform at regional and national levels in dance, drama, instrumental and singing. Our staff are widely experienced as both performers and teachers. With purpose built dance and music suites, drama classrooms, tuition rooms and a recording suite we have numerous facilities for our students.
Orewa College has a strong commitment to sporting excellence by offering a wide range of sporting opportunities to all our students. Encouragement and support is offered to all levels, starting with social or beginners leading on to dedicated athletes who wish to develop their potential.
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cricket
Equestrian
Gymnastics
Hockey
Mountain Biking
Netball
Orienteering
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing/Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
School Type: Day School
Gender: Co-ed
Qualifications: NCEA
Year Levels: 7-13
Religion: Non-Denominational
Total Enrolment: 2000
Total international students year 9 - 13: 75
Program Established: 1980s
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Foreign Languages: Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Maori, ESOL, IELTS Prep
Info: French is available by arrangement for International Students, subject to numbers.
Entrance Dates: Term 1/January, Term 2/April, Term 3/July, Term 4/October
Length of stay: 1 Term, 2 Terms, 3 Terms, 4 Terms, until graduation, Short term study (1 to 8 weeks)
Application Deadlines: Rolling
Application Process: Enrolment Form, School Reports, Teacher's Reference, Student Letter of Introduction, Offer of Place, Payment Receipt
Website: www.orewacollege.nz
Location: North Island , Urban, Small town, Coastal
Info: Orewa is the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast and is famous for its beautiful 3km beach. The town has a very friendly vibe and has a variety of shops, cafes and attractions. There is also a good bus service into Auckland City (37km) and Albany Mall (20km). There is opportunity to further explore New Zealand with Tour Companies who offer International Students weekend trips around the North Island and the South Island during the term breaks.
Specialized Programs: Leadership, Outdoor Education, Trips, other
Info: The New Zealand Experience class is part of the scheduled timetable and International Students can choose to take this course as part of their regular programme, within school hours. It involves learning about various aspects of New Zealand life and culture both within and outside of the classroom. Examples of activities include snowboarding, learning the haka, bush walks and beach activities.
Accommodation: Homestay
Info: At Orewa College all international students are placed in homestay accommodation. The only exceptions are those living with a parent or approved Designated Caregiver.
In accordance with the Education Code of Practice, all host families are police checked and the homes assessed by the Homestay Co-ordinator prior to placement of students.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
There is a two day orientation programme at the start of term, which covers how to find your way around school and how the school operates. We assist students to purchase or hire uniforms, issue passwords for wireless internet access and help with subject selection and bus passes. Students are introduced to Google classroom.
On the second day there is an all day outing to local points of interest to help familiarise students with our larger community.
The International Office is open every day to help overseas students make the most of their time in New Zealand.
Term Dates 2024:
Term 1: 30.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Term 2: 29.04.2024 - 05.07.2024
Term 3: 22.07.2024 - 27.09.2024
Term 4: 14.10.2024 - 22.11.2024
| 1 Term (Term 1 or 2 or 3) | NZD 8,475 | EUR 4722,24 |
| 2 Terms (Term 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 or 3 & 4) | NZD 16,950 | EUR 9444,48 |
| 3 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3) | NZD 25425 | EUR 14166,71 |
| 4 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) | NZD 31,660 | EUR 17640,83 |
| 4 Terms (Term 3, 4, 1, 2) | NZD 31,660 | EUR 17640,83 |
Tuition Fees cover: Tuition and homestay fees, administration fees, return airport transfers.
| Homestay Fees per week | NZD 350 | EUR 195,02 |
Please note that 1 term consists of approx. 10 weeks in school and host family. Moreover please take into account homestay fees during school breaks/holidays.
Additional Fees: $40 per week extra for special diet request
Insurance approx costs $530 (up to 45 weeks) $320 (up to 24 weeks) $200 (up to 12 weeks)
Uniform - all levels. Approximately $400
Stationery, depending on subjects. Approximately $100
Subject fees
Extra-curricular activities
Field trips
Bus fares
Device to access Google classroom
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1600 to Euro 2200
Visa approx. Euro 250
Pocket money approx. Euro 200 to 250/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: optional
Unicare
Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual New Zealand school and is subject to change / as at: 07/2023
