Onehunga High School

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International Students

Onehunga High School is a multi-cultural and diverse community where everyone is respected and accepted for who they are. We strive to provide a friendly and supportive environment to help you take your English skills to the next level, improve your confidence and gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand culture.  

Why Onehunga High School?
Personalised Learning and Support
  • Small class sizes and teachers who care - you're not just a number.
Diverse, Inclusive Community
  • Over 50 cultures, one strong family. Be yourself, belong here.
Pathways to Success
  • University, Trades, Employment - we help you reach your goals.
Real World Opportunities
  • Leadership, Sports, Arts and hands-on learning in and out of class.
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Proven Track Record
  • We've been successfully hosting international students for over 30 years!
Modern Classrooms
  • A large portion of the school has been newly built making for a wonderful, purpose built learning environment.
Range of Subjects
  • We offer an extensive range of interesting optional classes from The Arts - Music, Dance, Drama, Design, Painting & Photography. Sciences - Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Earth and Space Science. Technology - Architectural Design, Woodwork, Culinary Arts & Product Design. Social Sciences - Geography, History & Tourism. Commerce - Accounting, Business Studies & Economics and many more!
  • We are renowned for our outstanding Food and Hospitality programmes, Business School and comprehensive ESOL and Performing Arts.
  • We also have a Science Academy and a Construction and Building School.
Flexible Programmes
  • We accept students to study with us from between 2 weeks up to their entire high school life of 5 years.
  • We also run group study tour programmes, providing customised tours based for groups of up to 36 students.
Skilled Staff
  • We are proud of our dedicated and highly qualified teachers.
Location
  • Located on the shores of the Manukau Harbour
  • 15 minutes from Auckland City Centre
  • 10 minutes to Auckland International Airport