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Message from the Principal - Linda Tame
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Kia Ora and a warm welcome to Golden Bay High School.  It is such an exciting prospect to be thinking of studying in a different country and it is important you choose a school that offers you unique opportunities for your academic and personal development.

Our commitment to you is to listen to your goals for your time in New Zealand and do all we can to help you meet them.

Each international student at GBHS has an individual programme and has goals as diverse as becoming a competent mountain biker to obtaining NZ university entrance or both!

GBHS is a unique small, community school set in one of the most stunningly beautiful areas of NZ. 

The community is famous for its caring eclectic and accepting nature.  Many families choose to live here because of this.

It is a big decision for you and your family to choose a school for overseas study so please contact me at linda.tame@gbh.school.nz if you need more information. 
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​We look forward to hearing from you.

Admission Requirements 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
  1. There is a minimum enrolment period of two school terms (i.e. approx. 20 weeks)
  2. The senior (Y11-13) NCEA exam schedule commences in the 4th week of Term 4.  After that time, there is no regular school program running for seniors for the remainder of the year.

Golden Bay High School has a proud history of academic excellence, extracurricular activities and high standards of behavior. International students are selected on both academic and personal prowess.

Intensive English language courses are offered to students with limited English. A full assessment is made on arrival to determine class level and the number of hours of English a student needs, and an individual study programme is prepared.

For senior academic courses, students must satisfy the school's English Language requirements. Students may be required to show that they are sufficiently proficient in English to undertake their proposed course of study.

All students must supply appropriate educational qualifications and reports from their school, which satisfy both New Zealand and Golden Bay High School standards and requirements. The student must also supply a personal recommendation from their school.

Each application is individually considered.

If a student wishes to withdraw from a course then this must have the approval of the International Director. If a student is failing to attend school regularly then the procedures relating to non-attendance will apply, and parents will be informed. If the non-attendance or failure to maintain course requirements continues, then procedures relating to this will be actioned.

On entry to the school, all students and parents are asked to sign a contract with Golden Bay High School. Failure to comply with the contract may mean a student's place is terminated.

All international students are subject to the regulations outlined in the Education and Training Act 2020

Code of Practice 

Golden Bay High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the pastoral care of international students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the code are available on request from Golden Bay High School or from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website at: 
https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/international/study-nz-quals/code-international-students/  
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Steps in Application Procedure:

  • Complete Application Form and Contract of Enrolment plus appropriate documentation and photograph (minimum of two school terms).
  • Application received and “Offer of a Place” and invoice of tuition and homestay fees will be sent out.
  • Fees receipt and letter of confirmation sent back so a Student Visa may be obtained. 
  • Homestay information sent out and travel arrangements finalised for student’s arrival.
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​Summary

Application for placement or enquiries to:
Director of International Students
Golden Bay High School
12 Waitapu Road
Takaka
New Zealand

Telephone: 0064 3 525 9914  
E-mail: international@gbh.school.nz