Birkenhead College
Secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand
Birkenhead College is a highly reputable Government Co-ed high school on the North Shore of Auckland. The school has an approximate roll of 500 with International Students making up 8% from around the world. We are a multicultural school proud of being a vital part of an ethnically diverse city. We have had an international programme for over twenty years and have huge experience within the school to ensure the International Students have the very best experience in NZ. We are just fifteen minutes from the central city, by bus or ferry, yet are in a safe suburban area surrounded by beaches and comfortable homes.
The school has excellent academic levels and offers modern courses taught with energy and dedication. We have an exciting Arts programme, offering Digital Art, Photography, Media Studies, Modern Music, Choir and a Drama department involved in various community events. Sports are well catered for with a modern complex including gyms and student fitness centre. This is a lively and exciting school with huge pride. Kiwi students enjoy our International visitors and make genuine efforts to include them in school life. It’s a happy place that welcomes all newcomers.
About Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is a diverse harbour metropolis built around volcanic cones and two coastlines. It offers top secondary schools, universities, varied neighbourhoods and a strong jobs market, with ferries, beaches and regional parks shaping a distinctly outdoor urban lifestyle.
Auckland Region
The Auckland Region is New Zealand’s most populous region, and a vibrant mix of urban, coastal and natural landscapes. Located on the North Island, it spans from rugged west-coast beaches to sheltered east-coast bays and includes the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. It is the country’s commercial and cultural hub, with a richly diverse population and a strong international gateway via its airport and seaport. Whether you’re drawn by its metropolitan energy, volcanic landscapes, or beaches within easy reach, Auckland Region offers international students and schools alike an environment where city-life and natural beauty coexist.
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