Welcome

Our International Team provides a level of care and commitment that will quickly make you feel at home, ready to experience what New Zealand has to offer you. We fully support our International students settling into a new way of life, adapting to different systems and making friends in our community. Whether you choose to come to New Zealand to improve your English, experience a different culture and lifestyle, or complete your academic studies here, our dedicated, friendly staff will help you move forward and achieve success here.

As a school, we value the diversity that International students bring with them and the opportunity to learn together. We are proud of our multinational community and our positive, inclusive environment.

On a personal level, we have an absolute passion for working with our International students. We love getting to know them better, supporting them to get involved and make the most of their time here, teaching them English, working with them on their study pathways, helping them understand the cultural differences, discussing any challenges they may face, and supporting them to resolve any issues. Through the activities we do and the conversations we have, we share a lot of smiles, fun and laughter and learn from one another to ensure their time with us is successful.

Now, we invite you to join our college to experience quality education, care and lifestyle. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Long Bay College family.

To discover more about Long Bay College, you are invited to explore all the experiences on offer via our website. You’ll meet both students and staff and discover the amazing educational and co-curricular opportunities our school provides. For further information, contact us today.

Jayne Jones
Head of International

Assistant Principal
[email protected]

Choose subjects to suit your interests and aspirations:

• Whether you choose Sciences, Arts, Business, Technology or Sport, we offer subjects that will inspire you.
• Study English for Academic Purposes – multi-level English language courses which promote additional academic skills and cultural understanding.
• Gain NCEA qualifications through individualised pathway guidance to support University Entrance.
• Choose to study for Scholarship examinations and be amongst the top students in New Zealand.
• Attend after-school English tuition, where you can accelerate your English acquisition.
• Sign up for our intensive IELTS programme, leading to an internationally recognised English qualification.

Enjoy our modern facilities, extensive park-like grounds and friendly community:

• Highly resourced media, computer, and science classrooms
• Modern learning environment in maths, business, art and photography
• State-of-the-art design and technology facilities
• Auditorium with dedicated drama, dance and music studios
• Well-equipped fitness centre and sports hall
• Sports fields and courts for our wide range of sports on offer
• High quality accommodation with our caring local homestay families, in a safe, desirable residential area near the beach and regional park.

Get involved in many opportunities beyond the classroom:

• Discover Aotearoa NZ, outdoor education programmes on our beautiful Long Bay beach and park.  Try out new water sports, and learn about environmental protection and our Maori cultural partnership.
• Choose from over 80 co-curricular clubs and activities on offer, including sports, cultural, drama, dance, music, robotics and sustainability.
• Take part in our whole school Cultural Festival, where all our students showcase their cultures and celebrate our diversity.
• Learn valuable leadership skills through our many leadership opportunities and aspire to become one of our Global Ambassadors or Cultural Prefects.
• Join our International Camps and learn to surf, paddle board, kayak, and sail as well as get involved in native tree planting and beach conservation.
• Join our Volunteer Army to contribute to community projects.
• Visit Rotorua, the capital of Maori culture and boiling mud, or our stunning natural conservation islands around Auckland, or the spectacular Hobbiton Movie Set.  There are also opportunities to join supervised South Island tours and experience extreme sports in beautiful mountainous setting.

Feel the connection before you begin

• New students can connect with our Global Ambassadors via online meetings before arrival.
• Our Global Ambassadors will also assist you to make new friends and help you to settle in from the moment you arrive.
• Our experienced, caring International team will welcome you and support you to succeed in whatever areas and activities you choose.