Student Experience
International students are provided with a supportive orientation process. This starts with the opportunity to have a tour of the school for students and parents.
On the student’s first day, they are placed in their home class and assigned a student buddy.
Over the first few weeks, long-term students will be assessed and placed in the appropriate English Language Learners support classes as needed. Teachers will continue to monitor the student during the first few weeks while the student settles into the class and the school.
Wakaaranga School has an ‘Open Door’ policy. Parents may make an appointment to see the classroom teacher or a member of the senior leadership team to discuss any queries or concerns.
Our students are fully integrated into a mainstream New Zealand educational setting, covering all aspects of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Wakaaranga School is currently accepting applications for International Students for long-term and short-term study (5 weeks or more). Applications will be considered for all year groups.
We welcome the following categories of international students:
We accept applicants for long-term and short-term study (5 weeks or more).
We accept students in Years 1 to 6 (aged 5 to 10 years).
Students in Years 1 to 6 (aged 5 to 10 years) must live with a parent.
School Hours
8:50 – 10:30 am Morning Programme
10:30 – 11:00 am Interval Break
11:00 – 12:40pm Morning Programme
12:40 – 1:25 pm Lunch Break
1:25 – 3:00pm Afternoon Programme
Students are assessed on entry to Wakaaranga using a variety of assessment tools. They are then grouped according to their ability and needs to ensure their programme selection is suitable, and their progress is meaningful. An ongoing assessment programme will be maintained, to closely monitor individual achievement and progress.
