15 February 2017 at 9:00 am

International students welcomed to New Zealand

Students from around the world have been arriving to study in New Zealand schools over the last few weeks. They have been shown some top rate Kiwi hospitality, with their schools running an impressive range of welcome events to help them settle in, and to give them a taste of what it means to be a Kiwi!

James Hargest College international students3
James Hargest College’s new international students at Oreti Beach, which was part of their tour of Invercargill during their Orientation Day.
Hargest College

James Hargest College’s new international students meet their homestay families at the airport (the stuffed lion toy (school mascot) has all the emergency contacts in its school bag!)

Whakatane HS2

Whakatane High School performed a powhiri for its new German, Austrian and Swiss students.

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

Pillans Orientation

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

TBC orientation2

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

Te Puke High School's international students

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

L-R: Mariana, Marietta and Natalia enjoy the sunshine at Rangitoto College

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

L-R: Justus and Victor learn water safety at Rangitoto College

International students at Mount Maunganui Primary School

What's in it for me?