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Mercury Bay Area School
- New Zealand, Waikato
- Co-educational
- 20 South Highway, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
- +64 7 866 5916 Ext 844
- http://www.mbas.ac.nz/
- international@mbas.ac.nz
Hewa Thompson
Director of International Students
| Description | We presently have approximately 930 students from Year 1-13. Our major focus is on student achievement. Our positive, caring and supportive learning environment enables each child to develop mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We know also, that there are several elements needed to develop well-rounded young people. The array of sporting and cultural opportunities offered within this school is extra-ordinary and is one of our strengths as an Area School. Our students have a real sense of belonging within our community - our "family"- while also being part of a "seamless" and integrated education programme. We are committed to developing the whole individual, and for this to occur we have exceptional staff, and exceptional community support underpinned by strong family support. We enjoy a rich tradition of student-centered learning experiences outside the classroom - outdoor education, sports and cultural exchanges. We have excellent modern facilities, and are situated in an extra-ordinary environment, close to some of New Zealand's most beautiful coastlines and bays, backed by primeval native bush along a geologically unique peninsula. |
| Tuition costs | 2025:
+ Goverment Tuition Levy, $11/week of tuition. See more details here. |
| Accommodation | homestay,
We have quality host families. Mercury Bay Area School arranges home-stay accommodation. All families are police vetted and follow the provisions of the Education(Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2021. |
| Student support | We have an excellent pastoral care system that involves Deans, counselling and medical staff. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), We accept students for shorter term programs. |
| English as second language | English language programs for senior students only. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 1 To : Year 7 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 13 |
| Special programs | Marine Academy is our school PADI scuba diving program. Year 11-13 international students can join this program with no prior experience or gain further PADI dive qualifications. See Guide for Parents and Agents for the program and associated costs and forms. https://mbas.ac.nz/document-
Airplane Build Students need to apply to join this programme in advance, there is a selection process. https://mbas.ac.nz/activities/plane-projects/rv12-project-3-2016
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| Sports | Wide range of sports available, our school works with local clubs to promote these sports- Football, rugby, netball, basketball, swimming, surf lifesaving, volleyball, tennis. |
| Facilities | We are a well resourced school with 2 gymnasiums, one with a climbing wall. A swimming pool which is run by the community. We are also technologically well resourced with state of the art equipment and systems. |
| Application process | Students should have at least intermediate level English and have no learning disabilities, or behavioral problems. All students will be placed in a class level that they are most likely to achieve in. |
| Features of the local area | Whitianga is a popular tourist destination with good amenities. It is situated on the eastern seaboard of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is next to many beautiful beaches and backs onto the stunning Coromandel Forest with its many hiking tracks. Being next to the sea makes many marine sports and leisure activities easily accessible. For most of the year it is a small seaside town with a population of 6,000, which swells to 30,000 at its peak over Christmas and New Year. Students who enjoy living and studying at our school are those who are suited and want to be in our beautiful quiet and rural environment. The nearest city is about 2 hours drive away.
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| Curriculum | Our school follows the New Zealand NCEA curriculum. We are able to offer top learning programmes designed to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Full academic programmes are available plus Marine Academy and Outdoor Education. |
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