Secondary School
Otumoetai College
Region
Bay of Plenty
Summary
Otumoetai College (founded in 1965) is a modern co-educational, "community-based' school, located in the beautiful seaside city of Tauranga (population 140,000) on the Bay of Plenty coast. The tranquil setting and mild climate make Tauranga a most desirable place to live in.
Otumoetai College can offer International Students the following services:
- An Established International Student Programme
- Specialist English language tuition (ESOL) in small classes
- A Director of International Students to provide guidance and pastoral care
- A wide rangeing curriculum e.g. Marine Studies, Outdoor Education, Hospitality, Fashion and Design, Electronics, Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts
- Full homestay accommodation with local families located inside the Otumoetai College zone.(Students can walk to school)
- An International Student Centre providing student support
- Counselling and Academic Support is available for all students
- A comprehesive orientation programme
More about Otumoetai College
School Facilities and Staffing
There are specialist rooms for art, music, workshop technology, typing, home economics, languages, physical education, computing as well as science laboratories and a large well-stocked library/information centre. The school is set in extensive grounds with a swimming pool, gymnasiums, tennis courts, netball courts and sports fields.
Otumoetai College has over 100 teaching staff that are university qualified and teacher trained.
Other Activities
Students are encouraged to take part in the many cultural and sporting activities on offer. Swimming, sailing and other water sports are important, as the sea and harbour are so close. There are many active school teams in all major sporting codes, as well as fitness activities in the school gymnasium and the community Action Centre.
The school has a strong tradition in art and music, (there are several choirs and a number of instrumental groups), and its bi-annual music productions are renowned for their high quality.
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Contact details
Phone number
+64 07 576 2316Disclaimer