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Westlake Boys High School
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Boys
- 30 Forrest Hill Road Takapuna Auckland 0620
- + 64 9 410 8667 ext 5764
- http://www.westlake.school.nz
- jmc@westlake.school.nz
Julia McGahan
Director of International Students
Description | Westlake Boys High School offers an outstanding learning environment for teenage boys on the North Shore of Auckland. We believe that by providing a range of opportunities for our students, inside and outside of the classroom, we will help them discover their passion and fulfil their potential. We have high expectations of our students in everything that they do. We expect our young men to be well behaved and to have a positive attitude towards school. We insist upon the highest standards of dress, appearance and manners, and believe that a disciplined environment gives our students the best possible chance to be successful in all areas of school life. Our priority for all our boys is academic success. We have the same high academic expectations for all those that graduate from Westlake whether they choose to attend University or go straight into the workforce. Our academic results are excellent and amongst the best in the country. Many of our students go on to study at top universities in New Zealand and across the world. Every year over the last ten years, a number of our boys have been amongst the very top scholars in New Zealand. Our staff work hard to ensure that all our students leave Westlake with a set of qualifications of which they are proud. Our staff members are exceptionally committed to providing additional opportunities for our young men outside the classroom. Most of our teachers contribute to our co-curricular programme, making Westlake an exciting and supportive school of which to be part. We regularly gain national honours in sport and music in addition to many other local, regional, sporting and cultural achievements. Our approach creates a culture of achievement. We expect our students to be successful and help them to believe that they can achieve whatever they aspire to. Westlake is an excellent place for any teenage boy to be. |
Tuition costs | Tuition Fee NZD $20,010.00 |
Accommodation | homestay,
Full time Homestay Manager who seeks to place students in a supportive and welcoming family environment. Homestay $380.00 per week Homestay Placement fee $450.00 |
Student support | Pastoral care and support provided by staff and first language advisors in the International Department. School councellors and careers advisors avaliable. |
Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Long term programs – study for 6 months, 1 year or more |
English as second language | Full-time first language support staff in the International Department Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai Language Department staff who speak French & German |
Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
Special programs | ESOL programme ESOL(English for Speakers of Other Languages) is part of the English faculty and provides language-focused curriculum support for students who speak languages other than English. Its primary purpose is to empower students through language so that they can participate across the curriculum and in society. As a department, we also seek to develop students’ literacy and offer programmes at the senior level to assist students to achieve an NCEA qualification. |
Sports | At Westlake Boys we believe strongly in the value of sport to our students and the positive effect it has on their development both inside and outside the classroom. Our programme is wide ranging with over 30 sports on offer from participation based competitions and traditional house events, right through to our high performing senior teams across multiple codes. We are wonderfully served by our highly engaged teachers and staff who contribute enormously to sport, as well as our external coaches who add great value to our programme. We believe there is an opportunity for every student to stay active and connected during their time at Westlake. |
Application process | Online application using Enroller online platform See website for more details Apply to Study (westlake.school.nz) |
Curriculum |