Welcome

Kia Ora and welcome to the International Department of Rongotai College. 

Rongotai College is a school for boys, located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Established in 1928, we have been educating outstanding young men for over 90 years. Rongotai is a vibrant school, committed to helping every boy become the best he can be.

Rongotai College has a long history of providing education for international students.  We offer international students a supportive and caring environment while also providing outstanding educational experiences on our expansive campus. International students who have attended Rongotai College in the past have enjoyed studying at our school and taken home fond memories of their time in New Zealand.


Wellington is a wonderful city in which to study. It has a vibrant city centre and varied and stimulating entertainment programmes (e.g. Festival of the Arts, World of Wearable Arts).  It has a beautiful harbour surrounded by bush-covered hills which provide an excellent base for recreational activities and our extensive Outdoor Education programmes. Rongotai College is three minutes from the international and domestic airport, ten minutes from the centre of the city, and two minutes from a surf beach.

We welcome expressions of interest from students who come from a wide range of cultures and learning backgrounds. Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact the college.

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact the college.

Kevin Carter
PRINCIPAL

Why Rongotai College?

We believe Rongotai College provides a unique, supportive and stimulating educational environment for your son. Important in this environment are:

Academic Success
An emphasis on excellence and high academic standards leads to high rates of academic achievement. Our students are well prepared for life after school and gain entry to prestigious universities around the world.

A Small, Caring School
Rongotai is a supportive and caring school of 700 students, meaning every boy feels included and welcome. A limited number of international placements leads to our international students integrating quickly.

A Wide Curriculum
We offer university preparation courses in all academic subjects and immersion English Second Language classes and Outdoor Education courses are available if required.

A Wide Range of Sports And Cultural Activities
Over 30 sports and a wide range of cultural activities such as music, drama, public speaking, leadership and community service are offered.

Outstanding Facilities
Our expansive 9.7ha campus has outstanding facilities, including new sports hall, campus-wide WiFi, swimming pool and modern, well-equipped classrooms.

Homestay Accommodation
Friendly, caring and supportive host families who live close to the school welcome and take good care of our international students.

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