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Mount Maunganui College
- New Zealand, Bay of Plenty
- Co-educational
- Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga City, New Zealand 3116
- +64 7 5753096 Ext 867
- http://www.mmc.school.nz/
- international@mmc.school.nz
Maz Roberts
International Manager
| Description | Mount Maunganui College is a modern school with a roll of 1500 students aged 13-17 years. Set on 80,000 sq m of land in downtown Mount Maunganui, the school has a modern gymnasium (with indoor sprint track and rock climbing facilities); all-year heated swimming pool; large playing fields, school hall and library. Specialist teaching areas are provided for hospitality, drama, dance, music, computer technology, science, art and design (with digital printers). |
| Tuition costs | Academic full year : NZ$14500 |
| Accommodation | homestay,
We arrange high-quality host families that will make sure you enjoy living in Mount Maunganui. Most of our host families are within walking distance of our famous surf beach. Students may also live with an approved designated caregiver or their natural parent(s)
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| Student support | International students get well-supported with specialist staff and have access to school counsellors and careers advisors. A multi-day orientation programme introduces new students to our school and area. Academic pathways are determined and monitored by our specialist international academic advisor. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Minimum one term (ten weeks). International students wishing to achieve University Entrance are encouraged to enrol as year 10 students. |
| English as second language | ESOL support, usually four hours per week, is provided at no extra cost |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 12 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 12 |
| Sports | Mt Maunganui College offers all major sports in season. Particular strengths are: surfing, water polo, volleyball, basketball and hockey. Several local optional excursions are offered eg Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waihi, Waitomo Caves, White Island and Tongariro Alpine Crossing. |
| Application process | Applications for February must be submitted by 31 October of the previous year; applications for July need to be made by 30 April. Details of our application process are on our web site http://www.mmc.school.nz/international Entry assessments (during orientation) guide class placement for English and Maths. |
| Features of the local area | Mount Maunganui College is located in the seaside suburb of Tauranga City, New Zealand’s fifth largest city. Students who are home-hosted are with caring families, who are monitored and supported by our Homestay Manager. Mount Maunganui and nearby Papamoa are very desirable places to live, so our area is one of the fastest-growing in New Zealand. |
| Curriculum | New Zealand Curriculum years 9 to 13. National qualifications (NCEA) levels 1,2 and 3 and University Entrance. All major academic subjects are offered and taught by well-qualified teachers. Additional speciality classes include: Outdoor Education; Hospitality (includes practical cooking); Marine Studies (with dive course and dive trips in Semester 1); Sports Science; as well as all performing arts (Music, Drama, Dance). |
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