During the orientation process, a teacher will help International Students select their courses to complete their timetable. Students should be clear if they want to enter for the NZ Qualification NCEA - National Certificate in Educational Assessment. This is available to students in Year  12 or 13 who are enrolling for a full year or more. Students should also be clear if there are subjects that their home school require them to take while studying abroad. Orewa College can offer some subjects that are not offered in regular classroom options, via Online classes.

International students are generally placed in mainstream classes and do the same work as domestic students. English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) are often mostly International students and New Zealand Experience is only for senior International Students (not studying for Qualifications here) Below are links to more information and when you have read the information, a link to select your courses. 

All students attending must have their own device - Laptop or Chrome Book are best. Phones are not permitted to be used at school at all. 

New Zealand plug adapter is Type I (three flat pins). NZ has 230V / 50Hz supply. You can purchase these from the airport or any appliance stores around Orewa.

A subject for senior students not entering NCEA. This allows students to learn about NZ culture, sport, food and our environment.

Orewa College offers international students who are not participating in NCEA exams, the opportunity to participate in the Legendary End of Year Activity Programme. This programme runs for 3 weeks in November, commencing after Senior Graduation for Year 12 and 13 students. As Year 11 students have classes and graduate after the programme, a one week optional programme is offered to them.

The Programme gives students an amazing New Zealand experience with a mixture of day trips in the outdoors, overnight camping and school based activities – an action packed 3 weeks of learning and adventure!

There is no charge for this programme except for the optional activities offered.