Enrolments
Wentworth College is accepting applications from new long term students arriving from overseas. Please be advised that Wentworth does NOT offer Short Term Study experiences for students wishing to attend for just 2-6 weeks.
Enrolment process
To make an application to study at Wentworth College or the Primary School, please download and complete the appropriate application form, and read our International Tuition agreement. This gives us all the information we need to make you an offer of place at our school, and if required, find you the best possible homestay family. You are welcome to return these forms to us either by email or post to the International Student Director.
International Student Application Form – College 2025
International Student Application Form – Primary 2025
Step 1 Download and complete the Application form and read our International Tuition Agreement.
Step 2 Return it to the International Student Director either by email or post, and include copies of your most recent school reports and copy of your passport ID page.
Step 3 We will then arrange an enrolment interview, by Zoom, WeChat or Teams if you are overseas, face to face if you are in NZ.
Step 4 If you are successful, and accepted, you will be offered a conditional offer of place and an invoice for the tuition and homestay fees.
Step 5 Upon payment of the tuition fees, we will issue you an Official Offer of Place and a Receipt, which are the two documents required to enable you to commence the student visa application with New Zealand Immigration.
Step 6 Our Homestay Coordinator will arrange a homestay family for you and advise you of the details. If required, the school can arrange for International Student Medical and Travel Insurance, which is a compulsory requirement of your stay in NZ.
Step 7 Notify us of your arrival times and we will arrange pick up at the airport and transfer you to Gulf Harbour. We will introduce you to your host parents. School uniforms can be arranged once you have arrived and remember to bring a copy of your student visa in your passport on your first day.
2025 International Tuition Fees
2025 Tuition Fees per year (inclusive of Government taxes):
Wentworth Primary School
Years 1 to 6 – NZD $30,576
Wentworth College
Years 7 to 10 – NZD $37,590
Years 11 to 13 – NZD $40,110
Application Fee – $250 (one off payment)
Enrolment Fee – $1,000 (one off payment)
Entrance Bond – $500
Homestay accommodation fees (per year):
Over 14 years of age – $16,720 (44 weeks @ $380 per week)
Under 14 years of age – $17,600 (44 weeks @ $400 per week)
Homestay placement fee (one off payment) $375
Homestay visiting fee (per year) $170
Airport transport cost (each way) $140
Medical insurance: students can arrange their own cover in their home country (please contact us first to make sure that your policy meets all the Code of Practice requirements) or Wentworth College can arrange Studentsafe cover. (Refer to Studentsafe website, https://www.insurancesafenz.com/studentsafe– NZ$650 for 12 months).
NOTE: For 2026 fees, please contact the International Department. These will be set in the first half of 2025.
Payment of International Tuition Fees
Immigration New Zealand require international students to pay almost all fees associated with their schooling (including insurance) prior to issuing the student with a visa. Sundry fees, such as uniform costs, textbooks and class trips etc, will be invoiced as they arrive.
Extra costs:
- Stationery (allow NZ$200)
- Bus fares to and from school if applicable
- School Uniform (allow about $900)
- Pocket money
- Activity fees vary for each term, and cover field trips, levies and extra activities.
- Involvement in extra-curricular activities e.g sport, music (weeknights/weekends).
- If sitting CAIE exams, exam fees (approximately $110 per subject)
Entrance Requirements
New Entrants Years 10 – 13
We have an English Proficiency Entrance Requirement for new entrants starting in years 10 – 13. Students entering at Year 10 need to achieve upper A2, whilst students entering years 11-13 need to be at level B1 in the Cambridge English Common European Framework of Reference for Languages tests, which is a testing level used world-wide. Students need to sit the Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) for Schools exam (if B1) or the Cambridge English: Key (KET) for Schools (A2). A list of overseas test centres are available here. For more information about Cambridge English Language Testing, click here. Year 10-13 students who wish to join us who do not meet the level A2/B1 entrance requirement can consider a pathway whereby the student studies at a language school full time, for up to 12 weeks, prior to starting with Wentworth College.
New Entrants Years 1 – 9
Students starting in years 1 – 9 do not need to be assessed in English as our strong ESOL programme will be able to bring students with low levels of English up to the required standards by the time they start their exam years.
Visas and Immigration
International Students at Wentworth College will be able to study here on a Foreign Fee Paying International Student Visa. These are renewed annually. Wentworth College are happy to arrange the renewal of the student visa each year, a small administration fee of $150 applies for this service.
Assistance with Student Visas: If you do not wish to have an agent represent your child, we will happily arrange the Immigration paperwork for you. (A small fee of $150 applies for this service.)
Guardianship Visas – New Zealand Immigration allow one parent to accompany a student on an annual guardianship visa. The child must live with this parent for the duration of their study at Wentworth College. We can help you complete the Immigration paperwork if you wish to accompany your child for their stay in New Zealand.
School Uniform
International Students at Wentworth College will be required to wear a School Uniform. Click here for more information.
2025 College Term Dates:
International Students may join Wentworth College at any time during the school academic year.
Beginning of the Year:
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Orientation Day for all new & transferring students – full summer uniform required
Course confirmation day for Years 12 and Year 13 returning students – no uniform required
Term 1:
Wednesday, 29 January (College) to Friday, 11 April 2025
Monday, 3 February (Primary) to Friday, 11 April 2025
Term 2:
Monday, 28 April to Friday, 27 June 2025
Term 3:
Monday, 21 July to Friday, 19 September 2025
Term 4:
Monday, 6 October to Thursday, 4 December 2025 (College)
Monday, 6 October to Thursday, 11 December 2025 (Primary)
2025 Public Holidays:
- Monday, 27 January – Auckland Anniversary Day
- Thursday, 6 February – Waitangi Day
- Friday, 18 April – Good Friday (falls during school holidays)
- Monday, 21 April – Easter Monday (falls during school holidays)
- Tuesday, 22 April – Easter Tuesday (falls during school holidays)
- Friday, 25 April – Anzac Day (falls during school holidays)
- Monday, 2 June – King’s Birthday
- Friday, 20 June – Matariki
- Monday, 27 October – Labour Day
2024 Term Dates
International Students may join Wentworth College at any time during the school academic year.
Wednesday 24 January 2024 – Course confirmation day for Years 12 and 13 returning students.
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Orientation Day for new and transferring students.
Term 1
Thursday 25 January to Friday 12 April (College)
Tuesday 30 January to Friday 12 April (Primary)
Term 2 Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July
Term 3 Monday 29 July to Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October to Thursday 5 December (College)
Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December (Primary School)
Public Holidays 2024
- Monday 29 January – Auckland Anniversary
- Monday 6 February – Waitangi Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Tuesday 2 April – Easter Tuesday
- Tuesday 25 April – Anzac Day (falls during school holidays)
- Monday 3 June – King’s Birthday
- Friday 28 June – Matariki
- Monday 28 October – Labour Day
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Our school policies are reviewed and updated regularly.
To request a copy of any policy, please contact the Board Secretary and EA to the Principal, Bruce Tong by emailing Gail Clews at: gclews@wentworth.school.nz. Printed copies are also available for viewing at the school office.
Administration
| Animals in School |
| Behaviour Management |
| Complaints |
| Board Conflicts of Interest |
| Personal Mobile Phones & Electronic Devices |
| Privacy |
| School Reviews |
| Use of ICT by Staff and Students |
Administration
- Academic Excellence
- Assessment & Reporting
- Assessments for Students with Special Needs
- Copyright
- Counselling & Career Guidance
- Curriculum Delivery
- Curriculum Review
- Homework
- Parent Interviews
- Patriotism and Taha Māori
School Life and Rules
Wentworth College school life and rules are printed at the front of the Wentworth College homework diary. A full copy is available from the school's office.
Wentworth Primary school life and rules are printed in the Guide for New Parents Handbook that new families receive on enrolment of their child.
Transport
Wentworth College offers a dedicated contracted bus service with convenient pick-up points at Silverdale, Orewa, and various locations along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
In addition, the College operates seven of its own buses, providing transport for students from a wide range of areas, including Matakana to the north, Kaukapakapa to the west, and Albany Village, East Coast Bays, Dairy Flat, and Milldale.
This extensive network ensures students from across the region have reliable and accessible transport to and from school each day.
The School Day
The Primary School day runs from 9am to 3.10pm, with sports and cultural activities held either during breaks, or before / after school and on Saturdays.
The College teaching day runs from 8.40am to 3.20pm, with sports and cultural activities held either during breaks or before/after school and on Saturdays.
Sport
At Wentworth College we offer students the opportunity to participate in as many different sports as possible
Summer Sports (Terms 1 & 4)
Athletic
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Golf (Premier League and 'Learn to Play')
Rowing
Sailing (Academy and ‘Learn to Sail’)
Summer Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Volleyball
Winter Sports (Terms 2 & 3)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross country
Hockey
Netball
Rugby*
Water Polo
*composite team with other schools
Pastoral Care and Guidance
Wentworth operates a family ‘House’ pastoral care structure, with each student placed in a House from the time of their enrolment. Within each House, students are assigned a Tutor Group which meets once a day with the Tutor’s role being to keep an oversight on each student’s attendance and progress, and to counsel them if needed. Deans also operate as part of the caring and guidance system, being there to help the students and guide them when necessary. As students move into the senior school, careers guidance is also available through the Deputy Principal.
The College is committed to the pastoral care of students. This commitment enables every student to make a confident transition from school to work or tertiary study.
Standards of Behaviour
While at school students are expected to behave with courtesy and consideration, thus contributing to an environment of mutual respect and support.
Behaviour Outside School
When travelling to and from school, the school uniform must be worn correctly and a high standard of conduct exhibited at all times. Students should be aware that when in uniform, their conduct reflects upon both themselves and the reputation of the College.
Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs
Students must not be involved with cigarettes, alcohol or drugs at school, or to and from school, or on any occasion when they are wearing school uniform, or at any function held under the control of the College. The school will view such involvement (in possession, use or association with the activity) as a serious offence. The Police Youth Aid will be given the details of any Wentworth student who becomes involved in criminal activity while at school or while taking part in any event associated with the school.
General
Students are under the school’s authority from the time they leave home until they return home, or at any function held under the control of the College.
Electronic games, CD players, I’pods, matches, lighters, or any dangerous implements must not be brought to school.
All clothing, books and sports gear must be clearly named. No responsibility will be taken for lost property, but considerable effort will be made to find it if clothing and equipment are named.
Students are not to chew gum.
No school-age or personal friends of students may be on school grounds during school time.
Bicycles may not be ridden in the school grounds and there must be no doubling.
Damage, such as broken windows, must be reported to the school office. Students must be prepared to pay for damage caused.
If parents wish to locate their children during the day or after school, they are requested to enquire at the school office. If parents wish to discuss a problem with teachers, they are requested to make an appointment.
Internet and Computer use
All students at Wentworth College are issued with their own individual login name and password, giving them access to the school’s internal network, email and internet. Prior to being given their login details, both the student and a parent/caregiver must sign an Computer Agreement, indicating their acceptance of, and agreement with, the conditions of use stipulated in the Agreement. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student found to be breaching the terms of the Agreement.
Download the 
Internet /Computer and Computer Peripherals Agreement.
Homework
Students receive regular homework, set to allow them to practise and consolidate skills previously taught at school and to develop personal study skills. Homework is expected to be completed or a note should be produced. Because students work at different speeds, it is difficult to lay down guidelines for hours of homework, but students in Years 7 and 8 will normally have about 45 minutes of homework each night, whilst students in Years 9 to 11 will normally need to do one to two hours homework.
Homework includes:
- reading and background research
- preparation of new work
- learning vocabulary
- revision and practice exercises
- revising for tests/examinations
- preparation of projects or assignments
Parents can assist by:
- taking an interest in homework
- checking a student’s homework
- helping students plan their time
- providing a quiet place or room
Textbooks and Stationery
It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that school textbooks are cared for and returned after use in the best possible condition. Damage resulting from a lack of care will be charged. Stationery lists are posted on the school website showing the requirements for each subject, with each list broken into 2 sections. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase items in the first section, whilst items in the second section will be supplied by the school and invoiced to parents.
School Lunches
Most students bring a packed lunch from home, but we also have a same day food delivery service through www.ezlunch.co.nz If you place a food order by 9am, it will be delivered at lunchtime. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, you can place an order for sushi, and Thursday and Friday is a range of items from Go-Deli catering. You can see the full menu here Term 1 Menu.