International Enrolments

As Wellington’s first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7-13, Whitby Collegiate continues to provide a unique educational experience.

We value personal character as highly as academic excellence. We help our students achieve in whatever they do – and to be aware of what it takes to get there. 

Whitby Collegiate lives by faith-based values where everyone is respected and welcomed. Our students enjoy constant support from our teachers and leaders, so they are the first to support others. It’s there in our school motto and we live by it every day: Respect, Resilience, Excellence.

We ensure our students have everything they need to be well-rounded, full of knowledge and completely future-ready. And we do it as part of a local and global community, not a separate place apart. We help them become true global citizens, sure of their place in the world. 

We know that your choice to send your child to Whitby Collegiate will be rewarded with our continued excellence and catering for all students. All are welcomed and all are valued.

International students who study at Whitby Collegiate will benefit from:

• A focus on academic excellence.

  • 100% NCEA pass rate in Levels 1, 2 and 3 in 2022.

  • consistently ranked in the top four academically in the Wellington region (NCEA results).

  • has been ranked in the Top 10 schools academically in New Zealand.

• Small classes of a maximum of 24 students, led by dedicated and caring teaching staff to give your child(ren) optimum assistance.

• Staff that genuinely nurture, support and develop each student in every aspect of their school life, and help to ensure students quickly settle into life in and out of the classroom.

• Established pathways to top universities in New Zealand and abroad.

• A comprehensive Extensions Programme for those students who wish to be stretched beyond our established curriculum.

• A growing number of sporting, cultural and music programmes and specialised development pathways.

• A strong wellbeing culture – this helps our students develop their individual mana (power) as well as resilience and respect for each other and their teachers.

• Leadership opportunities that work in a school environment and in the real world.

Whitby Collegiate welcomes international students in Years 7-13 to apply to enrol. If you’d like to learn more about what Whitby Collegiate can offer your child(ren), please get in touch.

Accommodation

International Students at Whitby Collegiate must live with a parent (or legal guardian) or a Designated Caregiver.

Our Campus & City

Whitby Collegiate is set in park-like grounds, providing an ideal learning environment. Our campus has clean air, maintains a leafy green environment with wide open spaces.

Students have access to the newly built Ioane Fiso Pavilion classroom block, specialist teaching spaces, science and technology laboratories, art and music rooms, and a dedicated Library. The Bradford Gymnasium houses full-sized basketball, netball and volleyball courts, as well as four badminton courts.

Whitby Collegiate is situated in the relaxing suburb of Whitby, and is only 20 minutes drive from the heart of Wellington City, the capital of New Zealand. It’s easy to get places by foot, car, boat, train or bicycle - and there's an accessible and affordable public transport system.

There is so much to do and explore in Wellington and the wider region. A cultural hub, Wellington is home to creative and inspirational art galleries, theatres sculptures and festivals. It’s also not hard to escape the city which is wedged between rolling hills and a glistening harbour.

For more information, read this Study in Wellington Guide.