Wentworth warmly welcomes international students from throughout the world.
What makes Wentworth College Unique?
Wentworth College is an academically focused small private school based in Gulf Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. We offer the Cambridge International Exams (CIE) with international students benefiting from small classroom sizes, and a commitment to academic excellence. Over 95% of our students go on to University, either here in New Zealand or overseas. We have 260 students in total, and pre-covid pandemic, usually had around 30 International students from China, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, France and Germany. We have seen these students make commendable progress in their studies, and their language skills, thanks to our strong ESOL programme.
Cambridge Curriculum.
One of the reasons that International Students choose Wentworth College is because we offer the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). These are one of the most internationally recognised qualifications, and so whether a student wishes to continue their education in New Zealand, or in their home country, or venture out to Europe or America, leading universities worldwide value and recognise the Cambridge qualifications. Many of our international students go on to study at prestigious universities around the world. Over 95% of Year 13 students gain University Entrance last year with CIE.
Wentworth College has been acknowledged as a leading global educator and awarded the status of Cambridge Centre of Excellence, which places us in the top 1% of 6,000 Cambridge schools worldwide.
Explore the subjects you can study here:
Year 10 & 11 – Cambridge IGCSE
Year 12 & 13 – Cambridge AS and ALevels
NOTE: We do offer NCEA English for our International students wishing to gain credits to enter New Zealand Universities if they do not wish to study Cambridge English as one of their subject options.
Beautiful Safe Location.
Situated at the end of the beautiful Whangaparaoa Peninsula, just 35 minutes north of Auckland, Wentworth is located in a truly beautiful part of New Zealand. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the community is extremely safe and affluent and residents enjoy a high standard of living. The beaches and parks are beautiful and clean and the waters are very safe to swim in. International students can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and stunning scenery NZ has to offer right on their doorstep. Whangaparāoa is Māori for “Bay of Whales”, and pods of orca and dolphin are regularly spotted in the waters off the peninsula. Wentworth College is close enough to the city to be part of Auckland’s vibrant scene, yet far enough away to not be distracted by it. Gulf Harbour Ferry sails 12 times a day between the city and Gulf Harbour, and buses also go to the city or it is just 40 minutes by car.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme.
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme continues to successfully support International Students in their English language development. Most of our International Students attend an ESOL lesson every day, in addition to their English lessons and for the remainder of their timetable, they are in mainstream classes doing their subject options. The ESOL lessons focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students arriving with little English soon become proficient, and the extra support and attention in these lessons enable better integration in to mainstream classes. Students are continually assessed so that we can record their English language progress, until it reaches a stage where the school decides that ESOL is no longer required for the individual. We follow the Cambridge ESOL programme which most students are already familiar with, as it is used world-wide, and our testing is in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Small Classroom Sizes.
Small classroom sizes allow our teachers to get to know your child’s goals and aspirations individually. At Wentworth College our junior classes are around 22 students and in the senior school they seldom exceed 15 students with usually less than 10 students in A2 classes. These small class numbers allow us to closely support individuals to make sure they reach their full potential.
Homestay Family.
We are extremely fortunate that we have some wonderful homestay families near to the school. Many of the homestay families have been hosting International Students for many years, and provide our students with a loving and stable home environment.
Golf Academy.
Many of our International Students come to us as part of Wentworth’s Golf Scholarship Programme.
Students are able to balancing their academic progress with professional golf training and tournaments. We allow time off for competitions and students typically study in the morning only, freeing their afternoon for practice. Wentworth is proud of our golf scholarship students and provides a supportive environment encouraging both academic study and sporting success, recognising the commitment and dedication that is required to succeed in this field. Golf is also offered to students with higher handicaps who are interested in competing at inter-school competitions.
GOLF Scholarships.
Wentworth College / Gulf Harbour Country Club
Outstanding young golfers with a handicap of 10 or under are eligible to apply for these prestigious scholarships. If you wish to talk to us about the possibility of golf scholarship for your child, please phone Gail Clews in the College office on 09 424-3273 and arrange to come in and meet with the Principal.
Sailing Academy.
Within walking distance of Wentworth College is the beautiful Gulf Harbour Marina where the College has four Topaz and four 420 dinghies plus a RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Students can undertake a ‘Learn to Sail’ programme in the Topaz boats and then progress to racing in the 420 boats. The inter-schools racing regattas are a team event for which the 420 dinghies are used. We coach those wishing to try sailing for the first time through to advanced sailors. The only requirement is for students to be competent swimmers and enthusiastic. The College has secured the services of an experienced coach and practices are held straight after school on a Tuesday afternoon, until around 6pm.
Care and Support.
Wentworth College offers international students the highest standard of pastoral care. We appreciate how hard it can be to come to a new country with an unfamiliar language and culture, and this is why we offer an excellent level of care and support. We keep in regular contact with parents overseas to ensure they are kept up dated on their child’s progress, both academically and personally. If required, student support and guidance is available in the student’s own language. As signatories to the The Education (Pastoral Care of International students) Code of Practice 2016 Wentworth College takes our responsibilities towards the welfare of our students very seriously.
Buddy System.
All new international students are assigned a buddy on their first day at Wentworth College. The assigned buddy is responsible for giving the new student a tour of the school and introducing them to everyone in their Year level. The Buddy System helps students to integrate and make friends quickly.
Internet Access.
Wireless internet access (WIFI) is available in school and in our homestay parents’ homes. This allows students to maintain contact with their families at home as well as access the internet as needed for their studies.
Experience New Zealand.
Wentworth College offers international students the opportunity to experience weekends and holidays away, exploring New Zealand, having fun and learning about the Kiwi culture. Wentworth College works closely with Kiwiana Tours who organise and escort groups to all of New Zealand’s best attractions including Hobbiton, Queenstown and the Bay of Islands.
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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.
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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.