Waitakere College
Secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand
Our busy and opportunity-filled secondary school accepts one term enrolments as well as long term students who are creating a pathway to Tertiary study.
We have 2000 students from Year 9-13 (ages 13 years to 18 years). We are a successful multi-cultural high school, located only 5 minutes walk from the railway station and a block away from the motorway into Central Auckland, yet with easy access to the beautiful rainforest and beach environments of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.
Our students are warm and inclusive and achieve academically well above national averages. Waitakere College students live by three important values: Learning, Caring, Respect. The school motto is 'Achievement for All' as we believe all students can achive their full potential. We have a wide range of courses and subjects to help them develop those strengths for their future.
We are proud of our highly skilled ESOL teachers (English language support programme); students at all levels are given weekly reports, and NCEA feedback and mentoring as appropriate.
Our school excels in building strong relationships between students, staff and families, and our international students are well supported by the international team.
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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