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Boarding Schools in New Zealand - Private Colleges
Located in Christchurch, New Zealand, this is a boarding and day school of the highest quality. Rangi Ruru Girls' School is one of New Zealand's top achieving schools, offering independent Intermediate (Year 7 and 8) and Secondary (Years 9 to 13) education for Day and Boarding students. New Zealand's national qualification for secondary school learners is the National Certificate of Educational Achievement - NCEA. Internatonal students are welcome. International students who do not have English as their first language will usually be asked to sit an assessment test in Christchurch, to determine whether they are ready to study in mainstream classes. All international students are mainstreamed and they must have the English skills to cope with classroom and homework tasks. Note: Entry to senior classes (Years 11-13) requires a higher level of English than entry to junior classes.
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The NZ curriculum framework consists of 7 Essential Learning Areas: languages; mathematics; science; technology; social sciences; the arts; health and physical education. Rangi Ruru offers a wide range of curriculum choices within this framework. These include music, photography, graphic design, theatre arts; thinking skills; dance; drama; design and technology; fashion, fabric & design; media studies and computer technology.
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Wairarapa College is a state, co-educational school with boarding facilities, located in Masterton which blends tradition with innovation as it seeks to develop the full potential of each student. Set in spacious and beautiful grounds, the College contains a mixture of old and new buildings. It presents an attractive learning environment for students. Special features of the College include the college boarding hostel, College House, purpose built information computer suite, specialist arts centre, technology centre, a school farm and agriculture laboratory which foster a strong emphasis on the teaching of Agriculture and Horticulture. A Special Needs Unit caters for intellectually handicapped students. The College has well-defined expectations for student achievement on several levels. Academic excellence, cultural, sporting and vocational opportunities and social and physical development are all positively promoted.
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Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Geography, History. A wide range of additional optional subjects are available.
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Longburn Adventist College (LAC) is a day / boarding, co-educational Year 7-13 Christian College owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Established in 1908, it is a state integrated school offering Christian education to intermediate and senior aged students from age 12 to 18 (junior secondary to Year 13 high school). LAC is situated in Longburn near Palmerston North New Zealand on the North Island 2 hours north of Wellington.
LAC offers education to local day students, 5-day/week boarding, 7-day/ permanent boarding and international students. LAC offers education to Christian children who attend church regularly (either them or their parents). Students are selected by a preference system during their enrollment selection process to abide by the agreement between NZ State Integration Authorities and the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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Academic subjects include:
Computing; Geography; Physics; History; Biblical Studies; Social Studies; French; German; English as a second language; Technology; Aviation; Biology; English; Classical Studies; Graphic Design
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Located in Otahuhu, Auckland, on the North Island of New Zealand, King’s College is one of the largest boarding schools in New Zealand, catering for students from all over the country, traditionally from rural areas, the Auckland region, and overseas. For the past 113 years, Boarders have formed the heart of King’s and their involvement in the sporting and cultural programmes of the College gives us the competitive edge. We have a very flexible boarding programme at King's, catering for 360 boys from Years 9 to 13 and 50 girls in Years 12 and 13. We provide for both 'weekly' (five-day) boarding and 'full' (seven day) boarding.
King's College is a progressive, cosmopolitan learning institution, equipped with first-class facilities and modern computer technology. We have recruited high-quality, dedicated and talented teaching staff and our role is to ensure that every student who leaves us is prepared for the future, understands good citizenship and the importance of community service. Learning should be both challenging and enjoyable and, at King's, we strive to maintain that balance in everything we do.
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Boarding Programme for boys and girls; Junior School; Senior School; National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Exams. King's College welcomes applications from Year Nine (Form Three) for boys and Year 12 (Form Six) for girls. Applicants are required to sit the College Entrance and Classification Tests in English, Mathematics and General Aptitude.
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Located in Masterton, Wairarapa, South Wellington at the southwestern tip of the North Island of New Zealand, Solway College is one of New Zealand's most historic girls' boarding schools. Established in 1916 and, in the 1970s, one of the first girls' colleges to become integrated in New Zealand, we consistently provide a holistic education for young women in Years 7 to 13 (Forms 1 to 7). Solway College also has many years' experience in educating and accommodating international students. We offer a limited number of day girl places and a variety of boarding options.
Masterton is a short trip by car or train (approx 90 minutes) from Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Students at Solway College attain a high level of academic achievement. Our commitment to excellent teaching, small class sizes and catering for the individual learning needs of each student ensures that this will continue. We are a small girls' boarding school, yet with a full curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular activities. Full participation is required in these. We also aim to develop leadership, foster self-confidence and bring out the best in each girl.
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Boarding Programme for girls in Years 7 to 13 (Forms 1 to 7), Day Programme; Junior Curriculum; Senior Curriculum; The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Core Subjects include English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Health, Technology, Art, Christian Education and Languages. International students are welcome.
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Long Bay College is a highly regarded Decile 10 co-educational secondary school in the northern East Coast Bays of Auckland’s North Shore on the North Island of New Zealand. With attractive grounds overlooking the Hauraki Gulf the College offers a very high quality physical, emotional and learning environment. Long Bay College emphasizes independence, excellence and a creative spirit. We enjoy a national reputation for achievement in graphics, technology and the arts and our students consistently score above national means in New Zealand qualifications.
We have a proud record of regional and national success in individual and team sports. Service and leadership activities, with students of different ages working together, are a vital part of College life. The International Department at Long Bay College welcomes applications from international students wishing to study in years 9-13 (aged 13-18). Students from a wide range of countries including: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand attend our school. Accommodation is provided.
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Day Programme for Grades 9 - 13; Junior School; Senior School; National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Accommodation and Homestay Programme for International Students. Core subjects include English, science and mathematics as well as the arts and sports.
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