Aorere College is in South Auckland with 1500 mostly Polynesian students, comprising of Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands, Fijian Indian and Maori. A wide variety of subjects and sports are offered and French, Maori and Samoan are taught in school. Our Dance, Drama and Music Departments are successful, with choirs frequently winning New Zealand competitions. At the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup 2011 one choir and the Kapa Haka Group (Maori cultural group) were chosen to perform.  Waka Ama (rowing of the big Maori boats) and Kilikiti (Samoan cricket) are popular. The school’s outdoor education programme develops strong characteristics and leadership qualities.

International Student Policies and Guidelines

SELECTION
Selection will be made by the Director International Students. Students from as wide a range of
countries as possible will be recruited so that many cultures are represented. Offers are based
on an assessment of the extent to which Aorere College can meet the needs of the prospective
student. The College reserves the right to cancel an Offer of Place and refund fees paid
hereunder in the event it ascertains any adverse comment from the previous schooling of the
applicant or any of the applicant’s recommendation letters. Failure to disclose relevant
information or the provision of false information may result in termination of enrolment.

TESTING
The College may test International Students on arrival at the College to help determine
placement.

PLACEMENT
The College will issue an Offer of Place to a selected student but the level of study offered is an
indicator only. The College has the right to place the student in appropriate subjects and year
levels; selection and placement are conditional upon the College being able to meet the needs
of the student. Students entering the College as International Students must have the prior
learning necessary and the intellectual and emotional capacity to cope with study in New
Zealand in English at the level enrolled in. Quality applicants are sought whose proficiencies
and career intentions are matched by the opportunities Aorere College offers. The College
offers intensive English Language support through the “Reception” programme if required.

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