International Students

Henderson High School welcomes international students to experience the benefits of studying in a New Zealand multi-cultural, co-educational school. Founded in 1953 the school provides a friendly supportive community environment, 20 minutes from central Auckland, and close to the beautiful Waitakere ranges and West Coast beaches.

Henderson High School has more than 15 years experience in hosting international students and appreciates the special contribution they make to the unique character of the school.
Henderson High School continues to offer a unique experience for its international students.  It is a community-minded school with a big heart, a good all-round teaching programme and an excellent staff. The school is known for its friendliness and has a family caring environment. It is also a school that encourages students to excel.

Being a smaller school, we offer closer personal attention to the needs of each student. Students enjoy individual attention from our highly qualified teachers, ensuring quality learning and strong academic results. We provide a safe environment for cultural and sporting activities so students can develop well-rounded skills and interests.

The school considers itself fortunate to host students from many other countries. Each year the school welcomes international students from a number of different countries including Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, Brazil, Iran, China, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau and Korea.

Academic Programme

Henderson High School runs courses for secondary school student's aged 13-18, as well as a programme for adult students. Adult students have a dedicated learning centre, but also attend classes with the rest of the student body.

The school is committed to providing high quality education in a supportive and encouraging environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their potential and strive for greater success.
The junior programme, Year 9 and 10, is a broad based approach preparing students for more specialised senior courses.

The senior programme, year 11 to 13, offers a wide range of national curriculum subjects for the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement. For information regarding the full list of the subjects offered in Henderson High School, Please click here.

Students are prepared to attend tertiary institutions and can undertake multi-level study. The qualifications are recognised qualifications for tertiary institutions and employers alike.

The subjects taken at Henderson High School can lead on to careers that offer life-long opportunities. The qualifications can help your student to enter a New Zealand tertiary institution, to undertake a course of studies that will lead to a specific career.

 

Additional Information

Henderson High School is proud of its international students programme and its tradition of offering good learning experiences to students from a wide range of countries. The school offers a wide range of facilities, quality programmes and excellent support for international students.  

Facilities

  • New Art, Photography, Technology, Science, Mathematics and Computing facilities
  • Modern laboratories which are used for general science, physics, chemistry and biology
  • Excellent library with on-line computer services
  • Swimming pool and full Gymnasium
  • Spacious park-like grounds
  • Access to excellent outdoor facilities
  • Emphasis on excellence in academic, sporting and cultural achievement
  • Talented, enthusiastic, well-qualified staff
  • A good teacher-pupil ratio, smaller classes than many other schools
  • Large, spacious classrooms
  • Superb homestay programme
  • Close to a large shopping mall and community sporting facilities
 

Activities Programme

International students are encouraged to take part in any of the numerous activities offered at the school. Drama, music and performing arts are strong features of the school. We offer individual musical instrument instruction, musical performance groups and school productions. Students are encouraged to choose from the full range of individual and team sports and outdoor activities offered. The school also arranges local area orientation trips for international students.

English Language Proficiency Opportunities

Henderson High School accepts students from all over the world and with differing levels of English language proficiency. Small group tuition is provided for international students for whom English is a second language. ESOL support and classes are available. Senior students are prepared for the English Literacy standards required for entry into New Zealand universities.

Student Welfare

The school has a long established guidance network. There is a full time guidance counsellor and a school doctor. The Director of International Students, the Co-ordinator and the Deans of each year level provide student support in all pastoral care matters. This includes enrolment, orientation, academic programmes, insurance, designated caregiver and homestay arrangements. Henderson High School is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Regular contact is maintained between school staff, the homestay service and each student and their homestay family.

For more information on the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students click on Code of Practice

Accommodation

The school arranges quality homestay accommodation with specially chosen local families through an excellent Homecare Services Company.

Application Details

We welcome enquiries from international students. Students seeking entry should first obtain an application pack from the school.