Welcome to international students
Mount Maunganui College welcomes students from throughout the world.
Superb location
We are located in New Zealand's number one domestic tourist location, in a suburb of Tauranga (population 110,000). Tauranga is only 25 minutes by air from Auckland.
Affordable
Fees and living expenses at Mount Maunganui College are reasonable. You can afford to study and enjoy life in Mount Maunganui.
Great subject choices
Marine Studies, Outdoor Education, Hospitality and MultiSport - these are all available as part of your academic programme at Mount Maunganui College.
Living with a New Zealand family
Mount Maunganui is a very popular place to live. We arrange high quality host families that will make sure you enjoy living in Mount Maunganui.
English tuition
English (ESOL) classes are provided by fully qualified expert teachers in our purpose-built facility. We prepare our international students for tertiary study with NCEA and IELTS preparation courses. Extra tuition, holiday classes and high school preparation courses can be arranged.
Sports and club activities
Mount Maunganui College has a proud record of national success in surfing, athletics and cross-country. All major sports are available. We have special offers for GOLF and SURFING. Performing arts and music, drama and debating also thrive at Mount Maunganui College. All inernational students are encouraged to become involved in sports and cultural activities. Join in and enjoy yourself!
International mix of nationalities
Mount Maunganui College is a modern cooeducational high school with a total roll of 1350. We are happy to host about 50 international students from all parts of the world, including Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Thailand.
Academic pathways
When you graduate from Mount Maunganui College you can move on to tertiary education at polytechnic or university. Our top students enter prestigious universities in New Zealand and overseas.