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Papatoetoe High School
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Co-educational
- 19 Nicholson Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland
- +64 9 278 4086
- https://www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz
- rawaru@papatoetoehigh.school.nz
Rachel Waru
International Students Director
| Description | Papatoetoe High School is a multi-cultural, co-educational state secondary school. We are proud of our diversity of culture and the family atmosphere and warmth of our people, both at school and in the wider community. Sincerity, integrity, celebrating diversity and service to others are values that the PHS learning community honour. PHS has three expectations of our learners: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be a Learner. International students have full access to our comprehensive curriculum and are encouraged to integrate into all aspects of school life. We offer high quality tuition in trades courses, such as construction and mechanical engineering, as well as full academic NCEA programmes. We boast an award-winning music department and a strong art department, where students' talents are nurtured and developed. We are proud of the academic achievements of our students and guide them to be the best they can be. Multi-level learning is available to ensure the needs of our students are met, including additional ESOL support. Pastoral care is our strength. All our students feel welcome, accepted and part of our school family. Our multi-cultural environment creates an enriching experience, giving students the sense of being a true global citizen. Many different faces, languages and cultures provide a feeling of belonging and acceptance. Diversity in all aspects is celebrated and students develop pride in who they are, where they are from and what they can achieve. Students learn to communicate, collaborate, and create with a wide variety of people, which are essential skills for success. |
| Tuition costs | Fees for 2024: Tuition: NZD$14000 per year Enrolment fee: NZD$450 per year Homestay fee: NZD$325 per week Accommodation placement fee: NZD$250 Additional costs include insurance and NZQA exam fees (Year 11-13). |
| Accommodation | homestay,
Accommodation is arranged by a homestay coordinator who finds suitable homestay families. Students may live with family members or close family friends with the school's approval. The coordinator arranges a police vet for all families and monitors them regularly. |
| Student support | Student welfare is highly important and the school provides onsite nurses, counsellors, a career advisor, Deans and personal pastoral care from the international staff. Each student has a form teacher who acts as their academic mentor to track their progress. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Papatoetoe High School welcomes the opportunity to enrol long-term international students keen to gain New Zealand secondary school qualifications. Short-term individual stays can be considered on a case by case basis. |
| English as second language | An ESOL department for language support provides an excellent environment for students to integrate into school life in New Zealand, socialise with fellow students and use as a ‘home base’ for their learning programme. The ESOL programme is designed to support and improve existing language ability for both domestic and international students to assist them to participate fully in mainstream subjects. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 10 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | Papatoetoe High School offers a wide range of sports and clubs for students to enjoy. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities to represent Papatoetoe High School in sports. Opportunities are also plentiful in areas of music tuition, environmental care, community service and cultural performance. |
| Facilities | Campus facilities include a large gymnasium, a music suite (including a recording studio and individual practice rooms), digital technology suites, hospitality kitchens with a barista cafe space, and an art department with a photography dark room. The school is also proud of its Wharenui (Maori meeting house), where traditional welcomes, meetings and lessons take place. International students have access to a common room with kitchenette facilities and a bathroom.
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| Application process | Applications can be submitted online via the school website https://www.papatoetoehigh.school.nz/ There are no compulsory entry tests but at least an intermediate level of English language ability is expected (academic IELTS score of 4.5 or above). A literacy and numeracy test is given upon arrival to confirm the year level of study and subject options. Applications are considered based on the students’ academic records, personal circumstances and ability to succeed. |
| Features of the local area | Papatoetoe High School is located in Manukau City, approx. 20km from the center of Auckland City. The local area boasts a Westfield shopping mall, Rainbows End Theme Park, Wero White Water Rafting Park, local sports clubs and facilities, including a free public swimming pool. Manukau City also hosts the annual ASB Polyfest cultural festival for Auckland secondary schools and the Auckland Chinese Lantern Festival. |
| Curriculum | International students have full access to our comprehensive curriculum and are encouraged to integrate into all aspects of school life in the same manner as our domestic students. We offer trades based courses as well as full academic programmes. |
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