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Organisation

Waitakere College

Company web site

http://waitakerecollege.school.nz

Position

Director International Students

Country

New Zealand

Address

42-60 Rathgar Rd, Henderson, Auckland

Telephone

+64 21 355083

Company Profile

Waitakere College is situated in a major suburb of New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, with easy transport options to both rural and city areas. The train station is a 5 minute walk from our school, and beautiful rainforest and beach environments are on our doorstep.

Established in 1975, we have around 1400 students from many nationalities and backgrounds. Therefore, our students learn to work with the variety of people they will meet in global environments, and develop skills through inquiry-based learning that will give them great opportunities and choices in their life beyond school.

We specialise in understanding our international students very well, especially their interests and strengths, to develop appropriate programmes for them personally. We have a strong Careers Department for vocational guidance, and highly skilled ESOL department.

Our wide range of NCEA / University Entrance subjects includes practical technical subjects as well as academic, and EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and English-as-a-second-language programmes. We offer friendly ‘Kiwi buddies’ who help with the transition to a new school and country.

Waitakere College recently won the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, plus we were a finalist for Excellence in Leading. there are many sports and clubs, and leadership opportunities, for students to join.

Our school has large, attractive recreation grounds, plus a new Dance/ Drama/ Film production suite and top-end Technology workshops, Maori Whare, and a modern well-equipped Science Department.

Well qualified homestays and the many events and attractions available by being located in NZ's largest city, mean that students gain experiences of rea;l Kiwi culture and memories of a lifetime.

Membership in professional associations

SIEBA