What We Offer

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Edgewater College is situated in Pakuranga, a well positioned suburb in East Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Edgewater College is a 30 minute drive to the central city area and Auckland International Airport. Pakuranga is well connected to the wider Auckland area through a public transport system which includes buses, trains and harbour ferry services. Students have just a 15 minute walk or small bus ride to enjoy shopping centres (Botany & Sylvia Park), movie theatres, pool & sport complexes, beautiful beaches, cafes and restaurants.

Auckland is the 'central city' of New Zealand although not geographically!  

Auckland has the 'Airport Hub' of New Zealand with daily flights connnecting people efficiently and affordably around the country. We are proud to have the most beautiful harbour in New Zealand where an extensive ferry service operates daily into the central city area and takes passengers to the small outer islands (Waiheke, Rangitoto and Great Barrier) where siteseeing is encouraged. Pakuranga is also nicely positioned with just a 50 minute drive to the rugged west coast where surf beaches and tramping tracks are abundant. Auckland really does have it all!

Edgewater College is a multicultural secondary school and considered one of the smaller colleges in the city which makes us very unique.  We have approximately 900 students,13 - 18 year olds, who attend annually. All our staff are committed to helping students achieve academically also encouraging and preparing students for future career, university or tertiary education choices they will need to make. 

International Students are special to us at Edgewater
We want all students to enjoy academic achievement
We want all students to improve their English
(ESOL programmes are in place to achieve this)
We want all students to be involved, make friends and enjoy every opportunity given
We want all students to experience the 'great outdoors' at Edgewater
We want all students to live with warm caring homestay families so they feel welcomed.

We look forward to you choosing Edgewater College as your preferred school and will welcome you.

Director of International Students 
Robyn Pelham
Phone:    +64-9-576-4731
Email:     robynpelham@edgewater.school.nz  

General Information for International Students

The Edgewater College Environment Offers International Students:

  • a coastal residential suburb with beaches, parks and sporting facilities
  • landscaped and tree-lined college grounds
  • well equipped classrooms and specialist rooms
  • upgraded science laboratories and computer facilities
  • well equipped music rooms and recording studios
  • a large gymnasium

Edgewater College Offers International Students:

  • a history of academic excellence for over 38 years
  • a full-time Director of International Student dedicated to meeting the needs of every individual student
  • a school population of approximately 900 students of wide ethnic diversity
  • homestay accommodation with caring New Zealand families
  • ease of access to a wide variety of sporting, cultural and recreational needs
  • close proximity to large shopping and business complex
  • a 30 minute drive to Auckland City Centre
  • a close liaison and progress reporting system for parents and New Zealand caregivers
  • a full academic programme
  • full range of preparation for entry to all New Zealand Universities and Polytechnic Institutions
  • offers the full range of National Courses and examinations
  • alternative specialised courses at senior level leading to nationally recognised certificates
  • a wide selection of option courses to compliment the Year 9 and 10 (13 -14 year old students) standard core curriculums
  • Annual tuition fee:  NZ$10,950

The College Year at Edgewater College:

  • Commences in early February and continues until mid-December (seniors finish earlier to prepare for exams)
  • Year 11 - 13 students sit final external examinations late November and early December
  • Year 9 - 10 students leave in mid-December
  • College holidays are two weeks in April, July and September
  • Normal school hours are 8.50 am to 3.10 pm daily - Monday to Friday