International- Why Choose Waiuku Primary?

Our International Programme is flexible, dynamic and encourages students to learn and grow. For more information, please go to www.waiuku.school.nz.

  • Located in the South Auckland/North Waikato regions of New Zealand
  • A true Kiwi experience
  • Safe learning environment
  • Spacious school grounds
  • Pathways for international students to local Colleges
  • Strong ESOL support – Immersion English & Academic English programmes
  • Multicultural International Student Department to provide strong student support
  • Small number of international students to allow interaction with local students
  • Good & caring homestay families including town & farm homestays
  • Various activities available including Kapa Haka, Art, Chess, Eco Warriors, Boardgames
  • Various sports available including netball, basketball, soccer, rugby, cross country, table tennis & athletics
  • Short term, semester & long term study programmes available

Waiuku Primary School has approximately 400 students including international students from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Tahiti and offers students a true New Zealand experience. Set in safe and beautiful natural surroundings, Waiuku is a country town in the South Auckland/North Waikato Region hosting about 10,000 people. It is only 60km from the Auckland city centre and 20 minutes by car to the next larger town, Pukekohe. Waiuku is famous for its wild West Coast black sand beaches for surfing, horse riding and paragliding.

For students who would like a farm experience, we have farm homestay families available (transport to school would be with the homestay family by car). Waiuku also has many amenities such as a large supermarket, local Theatre, cafés, restaurants, squash club, swimming pool, golf course, fitness centres, beaches, vintage railway and local parks.

Waiuku Primary School provides students with a safe and multicultural environment for students to learn and grow to achieve their potential. Apart from the English, Mathematics and Science subjects, our school offers many other options:
ESOL, Choir, Art, Drama, Maori, Technology, Cooking,  etc.

A variety of sporting activities are also available after school: karate, softball, hockey, rock climbing, soccer, rugby, basketball, netball, etc.

For students who enjoy music, we have a strong Music Department which offers options to sing in a choir, play drums, piano or guitar.

Come and enjoy learning English & experience a true small town kiwi experience at Waiuku Primary.

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Maori & Pasifika Cultures and Heritage
Maori culture and performing arts are strong and popular at our school. Our international students enjoy learning more about New Zealand’s multicultural heritages.

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Outdoor Activities

A range of local outdoor activities are available if desired. Local Camp, Horse Farm, Dairy Farm, Sailing, Beach visit, Museum visit and more.

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For further information, please contact Jenny Bayliss – International Homestay Coordinator at finances@waiuku.school.nz.