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Rangitoto College

New Zealand's largest secondary school, Rangitoto College has a roll of over 3000 students, catering for both girls and boys from age 13 to 19 years (Years 9 - 13). Approximately 5% of the school population is made up of international students.

Auckland

Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with 1.3 million people.

An Affordable World-Class Educational Experience

International students enjoy the challenge of an excellent academic environment. They also benefit from a strong pastoral care network who help with any worries or concerns. An orientation programme on arrival helps students quickly settle into school life. They appreciate the numerous opportunities to play sport and music and to join in the many activities which make up Rangitoto College life.

Most Rangitoto students go on to university or other tertiary institutions.

Homestay families are chosen carefully and live close by in large comfortable homes usually within walking distance to a local beach.

Our international students are proud of their school and benefit from their world class educational experience.

The normal academic year runs from February to December in four 10 week terms. Intakes of International Students are taken in February, May, July and October.

Rangitoto College has some of the best facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. These include:

  • Modern classrooms
  • A library and information centre featuring senior study and reading rooms
  • Computer access for all students
  • An auditorium
  • An Olympic standard all-weather hockey turf
  • Three gymnasiums and a weights room
  • A purpose built Science block with laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology and electronics
  • An English block with practice and performance space
  • An all-weather athletics track
  • Ample sports fields for rugby, cricket, football and recreation
  • A large, modern swimming pool and sports institute on the school’s boundary – www.institutesporthealth.org.nz

Rangitoto College has a dedicated international student office with four full time staff including a homestay co-ordinator and two part-time homestay assistants.