Loading...
Māruawai College welcomes the opportunity to enrol International Students who are keen to experience the New Zealand education system, improve their English as well as gain New Zealand secondary school qualifications.
We welcome international students at all year levels and encourage all students to become fully immersed in the life of the school. We foster a culture of innovation and excellence, underpinned by traditional values.
Students will benefit from small class sizes, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, excellent pastoral care, outstanding facilities, a strong academic programme, and a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.
Learning programmes include a wide range of subjects which they study alongside our New Zealand students and in so doing they build friendships which in turn will help them to acquire conversational English. We offer English support programmes so that International Students are given the necessary skills to succeed. An ESOL programme is available to all International Students studying towards IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Māruawai College is signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
We employ trained staff to look after our International Students. They ensure that all of the students needs are met during their stay. Homestay accommodation with New Zealand families is arranged for students to suits their interests.
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Melanie Hamilton BPhed, Dip Tchg
Principal / Director of International Students
Telephone: 00 64 (0)3 208 9130
Cellphone: 00 64 (0)27 213 8448
Email: mhamilton@maruawai.school.nz
International student enrolment
You can easily apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below. You are able to save the online application and come back to it later if needed.
You are also able to download a PDF copy of the application, if required.
School term dates for 2025
Term 1: Monday 27 January - Friday 11 April
Term 2: Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3: Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 6 October - Friday 12 December
International Student Accommodation
Homestay
Our Director of International Students carefully selects every homestay family to suit each student.
Students have their own bedroom and study area in the family home. Homestay families are subject to all the requirements of New Zealand law including police checks. They provide a caring home for you.
