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Mount Maunganui College
“Academic excellence in a superb environment” Mount Maunganui College is a modern co-educational state school with expansive grounds. The school is located a short walk from the...Total Student Numbers: 1500
Accommodation:International students either live with their own parents or with one of our caring, friendly and supportive host families. Host families are police-vetted and visited each semester. Our international department staff provide 24/7 support to both students and host families.
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Whakatane High School
Whakatane High School is a co-educational school located in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty, 90km from Tauranga. The school is not far from the Whakatane river, Ohope beach with a safe swimming...Total Student Numbers: 800
Accommodation:Whakatane High School arranges homestay accommodation for students. Homestays are selected with the individual students needs and preferences considered. All homestays offer a safe and welcoming environment which helps to provide a positive and fulfilling experience for our international students.
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Te Puke High School
Te Puke High School is small enough to care for each and every individual student but also large enough to have quality facilities and an excellent range of subjects. We have a new, modern learning...Total Student Numbers: 933
Accommodation:The school arranges homestay accommodation for students. Homestays are selected with the individual students needs and preferences considered. All homestays offer a safe and welcoming environment which helps to provide an overall positive and fulfilling experience for our international students.
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Otumoetai College
Otumoetai College is a leading co-educational school with a reputation for excellence in academic, sporting and cultural achievements. The College, established in 1965, accommodates a wide range...Total Student Numbers: 2000
Accommodation:Otumoetai College arranges homestay accommodation for students. Homestays are selected with the individual student’s needs and preferences considered. All homestays offer a safe and welcoming environment which helps to provide an overall positive and fulfilling experience for our international students.
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Greenpark School
Greenpark School is a co-educational, contributing school for Year 1 - 6 students. The school has a 58 year history and has grown steadily over the years to accommodate over 900 students in 2016,...Total Student Numbers: 860
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Bethlehem Primary School
Bethlehem School is a contributing school catering for students in Years 0 - 6 (ages 5-11). The school has a long history. It opened in 1883 as a native school and has enjoyed strong links with...Total Student Numbers: 480
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Otumoetai Intermediate School
Otumoetai Intermediate School offers two years of specialist education for Year 7 and 8 students. The Intermediate places strong emphasis on academic development and offers a wide range of...Total Student Numbers: 840
Accommodation:Homestay accommodation can be arranged for students if necessary. Please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Katikati College
Katikati College is a rural co-educational Year 7-13 school based 37 km from Tauranga’s city centre. The College has a proud tradition of academic excellence and a modern curriculum that...Total Student Numbers: 850
Accommodation:Students are placed into homestays with caring and experienced hosts. Regular contact with homestay families is kept to ensure that students are happy and well looked after.
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Bellevue School
Bellevue School is a co-educational, contributing school for Year 1 - 6 students. It is situated in a beautiful park like setting in the suburb of Bellevue, just 8 minutes drive from Tauranga’s...Total Student Numbers: 420 - 460
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Thornton School
Thornton School is a small country school situated in the coastal village of Thornton, 15kms northwest of Whakatane. We are fortunate to be near the Thornton beach and alongside the wonderful...Total Student Numbers: 136
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Te Akau Ki Papamoa
Te Akau Ki Papamoa School provides high quality educational opportunities for children in years 1-6 (age 5-10). The school is based in the largest suburb of Tauranga, Papamoa, which is a 15 minute...Total Student Numbers: 632
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Toi Ohomai
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the amalgamation of two high performing institutes – Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Waiariki Institute of Technology. We are home to almost 14,000 students,...Total Student Numbers: 14,000 (7,000 Tauranga Campus)
Accommodation:Students aged under 18 who are not living with their parents must live in a homestay or with a designated caregiver. A designated caregiver must be a relative or close family friend selected by the student’s parents. This needs to be arranged before enrollment. More information can be found here: https://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/international/international-accommodation
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Bay Learning Academy
Bay Learning Academy is a friendly and welcoming private training establishment with a philosophy of ensuring student success within a nurturing and supportive class environment. Bay Learning...Total Student Numbers: 40
Accommodation:Bay Learning arranges homestay accommodation for students. Homestays are selected with the individual students needs and preferences considered. Students who are over the age of 18 and wish to live in private rental accommodation or temporary accommodation (e.g. backpackers) can get assistance from the school.
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Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College is a unique school with a special character. We are a co-educational, state-integrated, Christian school, incorporating 3 schools in 1 (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary),...Total Student Numbers: 1600+
Accommodation:Bethlehem Colleges places students into homestay accommodation. Host families are carefully chosen to meet the needs and interests of individuals and monitored to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
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Matua School
Matua School is based 6km from the centre of Tauranga in the desirable suburb of Matua. Matua School takes pride in developing and fostering students’ talents to be successful in all aspects...Total Student Numbers: 450
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Brookfield School
Brookfield School is a caring and inclusive learning community which places high value on relationships and strong communication with students’ families. The school is based in the suburb of...Total Student Numbers: 214
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Tahatai Coast School
Tahatai Coast School is a newly rebuilt school enjoying modern and well equipped facilities on expansive park like grounds. The school is situated in Tauranga’s largest suburb, Papamoa, and...Total Student Numbers: 650
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Katikati College
Katikati College is a rural co-educational Year 7-13 school based 37 km from Tauranga’s city centre. The College has a proud tradition of academic excellence and a modern curriculum that...Total Student Numbers: 850
Accommodation:Students are placed into homestays with caring and experienced hosts. Regular contact with homestay families is kept to ensure that students are happy and well looked after.
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Fairhaven School
Fairhaven School is located in the semi-rural town of Te Puke, famously known as the ‘Kiwifruit Capital of the World’. Fairhaven School offers a quality education for students...Total Student Numbers: 400
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 11 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Gate Pa School
Gate Pā is an inner city Primary School close to Tauranga's intermediate and high schools. The school community is made of a number of different cultures that very much reflects New...Total Student Numbers: 300
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Mount Maunganui Primary
Mount Maunganui Primary School is a contributing school, years 1-6, situated just metres away from the beautiful beaches of Mount Maunganui. Mount Maunganui Primary provides a rich, varied and...Total Student Numbers: 500
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Aquinas College
Aquinas College is a Catholic co-educational school for 11-18 year olds. The College is vibrant and visually impressive, with superb facilities and high academic standards. Founded in 2003 and set on...Total Student Numbers: 800
Accommodation:All international students are hosted by friendly, welcoming New Zealanders. Typical local families enjoy a fun, outdoor lifestyle often based around the beach over summer. All host families are interviewed and approved by the Dean of International Students and must undergo a Police check every three years.
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EmployNZ Tertiary Institute
EmployNZ Tertiary Institute is a high quality boutique Private Training Institute based in Tauranga & Rotorua. We are a Category One education provider as measured by the New Zealand... More Info
Omokoroa No.1 School
Omokoroa No.1 School was established in 1900 and is set in a developing rural area. It is a full primary school catering for students from Year 1-8 (age 5-13). The school is well equipped with a...Total Student Numbers: 305
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute is a Category One private tertiary provider (as measured by the New Zealand Qualification Authority) with a beautiful campus in Tauranga. Established in 1993, BTI has a...Total Student Numbers: 360
Accommodation:ACCOMMODATION: BTI does not arrange student accommodation for Domestic students but provides an accommodation connection service which promotes available options as offered to our students by the BTI community.
For International students, the International Student Coordinator can arrange homestay accommodation. Please note there is an administration charge for this.
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For International students, the International Student Coordinator can arrange homestay accommodation. Please note there is an administration charge for this.
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui Intermediate caters for years 7 and 8 students and is based in the beautiful beachside suburb of Mount Maunganui. Mount Maunganui Intermediate is a smaller intermediate school,...Total Student Numbers: 640
Accommodation:Homestay accommodation can be arranged for students if necessary. Please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Aquinas College
Aquinas College is a Catholic co-educational school for 11-18 year olds. The College is vibrant and visually impressive, with superb facilities and high academic standards. Founded in 2003 and set on...Total Student Numbers: 800
Accommodation:All international students are hosted by friendly, welcoming New Zealanders. Typical local families enjoy a fun, outdoor lifestyle often based around the beach over summer. All host families are interviewed and approved by the Dean of International Students and must undergo a Police check every three years.
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Pillans Point School
Pillans Point School caters for children in Years 1-6 (5-11 years). Located just five minutes from Tauranga City Centre, the school offers 23 modern and well-equipped classrooms, a solar heated...Total Student Numbers: 530
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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ACG
ACG Tauranga offers an academically focussed education option for international students seeking personalised care and a nurturing environment, supported by a range of activities, globally recognised...Total Student Numbers: 79 + 2 International
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. ACG can arrange homestay accommodation for students aged 10 and above. Please contact the school for further information.
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Tauranga Girls College
Tauranga Girls’ College provides quality education for young women, to enable them to develop their academic, cultural and sporting potential. The school’s mission statement...Total Student Numbers: 1400
Accommodation:The school arranges homestay accommodation for students. Homestays are selected with the individual students needs and preferences considered. All homestays offer a safe and welcoming environment which helps to provide an overall positive and fulfilling experience for our international students.
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Waihi College
Waihi College is a co-educational school, 10 minutes drive from stunning Waihi Beach and 45 minutes from the vibrant city of Tauranga. With this unique environment we can offer a broad curriculum...Total Student Numbers: 750
Accommodation:The International Department organises homestay accommodation for our students. Homestays are selected with the individual students needs and preferences considered. Locations include Waihi township, Waihi Beach and rural settings. As our community is relatively small our homestay families are well known and all offer a safe and welcoming environment.
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Te Puke Intermediate School
Te Puke Intermediate is school catering for years 7 and 8 based in Te Puke, 20 minutes from Tauranga’s city centre. Positive and respectful relationships contribute to Te Puke...Total Student Numbers: TBC
Accommodation:Homestay accommodation can be arranged for students if necessary. Please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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ACG
ACG Tauranga offers an academically focussed education option for international students seeking personalised care and a nurturing environment, supported by a range of activities, globally recognised...Total Student Numbers: 79 + 2 International
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. ACG can arrange homestay accommodation for students aged 10 and above. Please contact the school for further information.
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Tauranga Primary school
Within a caring and collaborative learning community, Tauranga Primary School is committed to inspiring curiosity and encouraging creativity. We will challenge and develop the academic and social...Total Student Numbers: 480
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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ACG
ACG Tauranga offers an academically focussed education option for international students seeking personalised care and a nurturing environment, supported by a range of activities, globally recognised...Total Student Numbers: 79 + 2 International
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. ACG can arrange homestay accommodation for students aged 10 and above. Please contact the school for further information.
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Selwyn Ridge School
Selwyn Ridge is a modern and vibrant learning environment in Welcome Bay, just 15 minutes from the Tauranga CBD. The school is surrounded by expansive scenic reserves suitable for biking, walking and...Total Student Numbers: 500
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College is a unique school with a special character. We are a co-educational, state-integrated, Christian school, incorporating 3 schools in 1 (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary),...Total Student Numbers: 1600+
Accommodation:Bethlehem Colleges places students into homestay accommodation. Host families are carefully chosen to meet the needs and interests of individuals and monitored to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
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St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's School is a Catholic school offering education to students in years 1-6. The school lives by the teachings and values of Jesus Christ and encourages students to develop a passion for...Total Student Numbers: 430 - 460
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga Boys' College is a secondary school for boys, located on the edge of downtown Tauranga. Founded in 1958, the College has gained a national reputation as one the best state boys'...Total Student Numbers: 1800
Accommodation:Provided by excellent New Zealand homestay families. Host families are carefully chosen, interviewed, and monitored and vetted by the New Zealand Police, with the safety and welfare of all our students being of paramount importance.
Host families are personally selected to match with the individual needs of each student.
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Host families are personally selected to match with the individual needs of each student.
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College is a unique school with a special character. We are a co-educational, state-integrated, Christian school, incorporating 3 schools in 1 (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary),...Total Student Numbers: 1600+
Accommodation:Bethlehem Colleges places students into homestay accommodation. Host families are carefully chosen to meet the needs and interests of individuals and monitored to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
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Tauranga Intermediate School
Tauranga Intermediate School offers education to years 7 and 8 students and is based just 5 minutes from the city centre on large grounds overlooking the Tauranga inner harbour. The school,...Total Student Numbers: 1150
Accommodation:Homestay accommodation can be arranged for students if necessary. Please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements.
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Tauriko School
Tauriko School is a co-educational full primary school for Years 1-8 students (ages 5 – 12). The school is based in Tauriko, one of Tauranga city’s urban growth areas (10 minutes from...Total Student Numbers: 360
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Tauriko School
Tauriko School is a co-educational full primary school for Years 1-8 students (ages 5 – 12). The school is based in Tauriko, one of Tauranga city’s urban growth areas (10 minutes from...Total Student Numbers: 360
Accommodation:In accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, international students under 10 years old must live with a parent or guardian. For students aged 10 and older, please contact the school to discuss accommodation arrangements
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Aspire2 International
Aspire2 International is New Zealand’s largest private tertiary provider formed by consolidation of two of New Zealand’s specialist international private academic institutions, NTEC...Accommodation:Aspire2 can assist you by helping you find the right accommodation to suit your needs. You can choose to live in a homestay or go into private rental accommodation.
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University of Waikato
The University of Waikato stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused education and an active player in global research. For six years running, the University of...Total Student Numbers: The University of Waikato currently has 13,000 students in total, including over 2,500 international students. The Tauranga CBD campus has capacity for 1000 equivalent full-time students.
Accommodation:Students in Tauranga can stay in university-managed apartments within close proximity to the campus. Other accommodation options include, ‘flatting’ (sharing a house with others), homestay or ‘boarding’ (renting a room, typically with a family). A dedicated Tauranga-based accommodation coordinator is available to help students find the best option to suit their needs. Students in Hamilton have a broad range of accommodation options too. For more information, please visit https://www.waikato.ac.nz/student-life/accommodation/tauranga-accommodation
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