Whangārei Girls’ High school warmly welcomes international students from around the world, offering a world of opportunity in Whangārei, New Zealand.
Whangārei Girl’s High School International provides all international students with a top quality, yet unique Northland experience.
We have an excellent, well-established international programme and enjoy helping our students to improve their English, achieve their academic goals and experience our beautiful country. At the same time, we enjoy learning about the countries and cultures of our international students. We are proud of our 130 year history as a highly successful school, providing:
– Strong academic achievement with highly qualified teachers
– Safe, supportive and secure environment, with caring students and staff
– Sporting opportunities and successes
– Warm and friendly school community
– Extensive curriculum across many subjects
I can’t really tell how good it was to be in New Zealand, everything was so great, the people, the nature, the activities, my host family, everything was incredible and I have no words to say how happy I am to have had the experience of living a month (and five days) in Aotearoa.
I made so many friends not only from New Zealand but from Italy, Germany, China, it’s awesome to have that diversity.
The international team of WGHS was the best, they were always really attentive and they helped us in everything we needed.
And the activities we did were amazing, I did a lot of new things (things that I thought I never would do), like surfing, snorkeling, caving, kayaking, and so many others! My favorite activity was going to Cape Reinga, the road trip with the another international students was so fun I had a really great time.
Francisca
What makes us unique?
International Team
We have a dedicated team who care for our international students, with everything from choosing school classes and planning social trips, to accommodation and day-to-day support. Students are well supported within the school and at home, with 24/7 care available as needed.
Accommodation
A safe living environment is arranged for all international students, either boarding at Lupton House or with a homestay family. Lupton House provides safe and secure boarding within the school, just a short walk to town.
Homestay families are carefully chosen to ensure all students are placed in a safe, friendly home.
Our Curriculum
We offer and exciting and extensive curriculum, including traditional subjects such as English, Maths and Science as well as languages, arts, graphics and design, music, technology, textile fashion, dance and outdoor education. We also offer ESLO, including IELTS, and match courses to suit individual abilities.
Experience New Zealand
Our safe, friendly school environment is a great place for students to experience a wide range of sports, including hockey, horse riding, football, cheerleading, golf, netball, volleyball, and share their talents in drama, dance, singing, and music. We also have exciting opportunities to experience in New Zealand’s beautiful outdoors.
Whangarei Girls’ High School is a really nice school, with many different opportunities and an awesome relaxed atmosphere. I really loved the subjects I studied here as we do not have these subjects in Germany.
They have a wide curriculum, so many subjects to choose from. My English has really improved, and I feel more confident within myself.
The best thing about my time at Whangarei Girls’ is the people I met!!! My host family were AMAZING! I will definitely come back to visit them again and I hope to see some of my Kiwi friends or family in Germany.
Josie
Sports, Activities & Trips
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Sports & Activities
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Languages we teach
- English
- French
- Te Reo Māori
Extracurricular Activites
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End of Year Programme
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Year Planner
Students will need to join a club outside of school for some of these sports and there will be tournaments and sports days organised throughout the school year.
Our awesome sports coordinators will be there to help with any questions!
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
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| Adventure Racing | ||||
| Air Pistol Shooting | ||||
| Athletics | ||||
| Badminton | ||||
| Basketball | ||||
| Beach Volleyball | ||||
| Cheerleading | ||||
| Clay Target Shooting | ||||
| Cricket | ||||
| Cross Country | ||||
| Equestrian | ||||
| Fencing | ||||
| Football | ||||
| Futsal | ||||
| Golf | ||||
| Gymsports | ||||
| Hockey | ||||
| Ki-o-Rahi | ||||
| Netball | ||||
| Orienteering | ||||
| Rowing | ||||
| Rugby 7s | ||||
| Rugby/League | ||||
| Sailing | ||||
| Softball | ||||
| Surfing | ||||
| Swimming | ||||
| Squash | ||||
| Table Tennis | ||||
| Tennis | ||||
| The Beast - Mud Run | ||||
| Touch Rugby | ||||
| Turbo Touch | ||||
| Waka Ama |
Susanne Doerner
StudyNZ Co-ordinator
Amelia Morrison
International Director
Madeline Tetzner
International Homestay Co-ordinator
Fee Breakdown
Please note that these fees are approximate. Contact StudyNZ or the school for exact fees depending on your choice of activities or subjects.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
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| School Fees | $3,750.00 NZD | $3,750.00 NZD | $3,750.00 NZD | $3,750.00 NZD |
| Homestay Fees | $305.00 NZD | $305.00 NZD | $305.00 NZD | $305.00 NZD |
| Extramural Fees | $300.00 NZD | $300.00 NZD | $300.00 NZD | $300.00 NZD |
| Study NZ Fees* | $5,000.00 NZD | |||
Our Fees include the consultation beforehand, school choice, assistance with all paperwork and visa application, preparation for time abroad. Pick up on arrival. Transfer to family or domestic flight depending on destination and support during entire stay in New Zealand for student and family. Airport drop off or check in support in Auckland for departure to home country depending on departure situation. We also offer orientation and farewell camps for our students on arrival and departure. Health Insurance is compulsory and can be taken out through StudyNZ with Unicare under our Master policy