Aquinas College
Secondary school in Tauranga, New Zealand
Welcome to Aquinas College
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Aquinas College family.
With a maximum of 30 International Students each year in our friendly, close-knit community, you will very much feel like part of our family. You will meet and become friends with our students from Year 7 through to Year 13.
Our supportive and qualified team will ensure that you receive the best care and advice during your time in New Zealand. Our personalised approach will ensure that you have a truly memorable academic and cultural experience at Aquinas College.
Your time at Aquinas College will be a memorable and life-changing experience. We will support you to achieve your International Education goal. Our aim is for you to return home with a new knowledge and understanding of New Zealand’s culture and history, the satisfaction of improving your English ability and life-long memories of the people and places your have encountered.
There are 800 students attending Aquinas College, aged 11 to 18 years, across Years 7 to 13. Aquinas College is famous for Academic Results, Special Catholic Character, Sporting and Cultural achivements and the Outstanding Care and Support offered to students.
About Tauranga
Tauranga is the Bay of Plenty’s largest city, centred on a busy port and harbour. With beaches at nearby Mount Maunganui, it offers growing employment, schooling and an outdoor coastal lifestyle.
Bay of Plenty Region
The Bay of Plenty Region covers a sweeping stretch of eastern North Island coastline, known for golden beaches, geothermal zones and fertile farmland. It was named “Bay of Plenty” by explorer James Cook after he noted its abundant food supplies, and the region still retains strong links with Māori heritage, with many iwi (tribes), hapū and marae present. Agriculture, forestry and tourism are pillars of the regional economy, and the region also offers strong lifestyle appeal with sunshine, surf-friendly seas and a mix of medium-sized towns. For schools seeking to attract international students, Bay of Plenty offers a laid-back yet active setting, combining regional amenity with accessibility.
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