Rongotai College encourages excellence in all things, and is committed to helping every boy become the best he can be. It sets standards for boys to aspire to; it values tradition; it encourages excellence in all things; it recognises and celebrates the differences of our students; it provides the opportunity for boys to expand their range of skills and abilities as they work through the process of realising their potential and becoming good men.

Important in this environment are:
• A supportive and caring school, staff and students
• Small classes, excellent learning opportunities
• Personal care and individual tutoring
• An emphasis on excellence and a high academic standard, preparing students for university and institutes of technology
• Highly trained, enthusiastic teaching and support staff
• High standards of discipline and behaviour
• A wide range of sports teams performing to a high standard – Rongotai College students and old boys are New Zealand champions, or represent New Zealand in a number of sports, recreational.
• A range of cultural activities such as music, drama, public speaking, leadership and community service
• Modern facilities, excellent equipment and up-to-date computer technology
• A full English second language programme with extra classes, at no additional cost, for new entrants.
• An International Students’ Co-ordinator who provides the link between the student’s family, the New Zealand family and the school.
• A Dean of International Students and our Guidance Counsellor who are responsible for students’ welfare and academic progress within the school

About Our Staff:
Our staff are well qualified and caring professionals who are committed to boys education. There are also counsellors and support staff. Our Staff are both freindly and professional with our students.

Term Dates:
Term One 2010:
Monday 2 February to Thursday 1 April

Term Two:
Monday 19 April to Friday 2 July

Term Three:
Monday 19 July to Friday 24 September

Term Four:
Monday 11 October to Thursday 14 December

Enrolment Dates:
Students may enrol at anytime during the term, but preferable at the beginning of each term.

COURSE INFORMATION
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Qualifications:
NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3
National Certificate in Retail level 2 and 3
National Certificate in Cookery Level 2
Students are able to study towards National Certificates in Aviation, Meat Retailing, Carpentry, Computing, Early Childhood Educationand Care, Civil Infrastructure, Horticulture, Mechanical Engineering, Fitness Foundation Skills, Sports Turf Management Travel and Tourism and Animal Care & Vet Nursing.

List of Courses:
A full and comprehensive range of academic and vocation courses are available. Including English, Maths (Statistics, Calculas), Sciences, -(Biology, Physics, Chemistry) Economics, Accounting, Busimess Studies, Latin, Japanese, Samoan, Maori, Maori Performing Arts, Spanish (from Year 9 - Level 3), History, Geography, Music, Classical Studies, Art and Design, Painting, Photography, Visual Art, Graphic Design, Technology, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Carpentry, Electronics, Food Technology, Hospilality, Performing Arts , Computer Studies, Web Design, 3D Animation,Programming, Media Stidies, Physical Studies, Outdoor Education, Applied Sports, and Gateway.
Literacy support and ESOL are also available.

Scholarships:
No scholarships available to international students

LOCAL INFORMATION
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Public Transport Information:
Rongotai College has a well developed community school bus service, which drops students off / picks up almost at the main school door. Wellington has an excellent public transport network of buses and suburban trains. Getting around the inner city is easy because it is so compact.

* Bus Services - Bus services are available throughout Wellington and are offered by several bus companies.
* Train Services - From Wellington, there are train lines going all over the North Island. More importantly, there is a good network of train services between Wellington city and the Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti Coast and the northern Wellington suburbs.
* Cable Car - The hill-climbing cable car travels between Lambton Quay, the Kelburn campus of Victoria University, and the Botanic Garden every 10 minutes.
* Ferries - There are also regular ferries between Wellington waterfront, Matiu/Somes Island (in the middle of the harbour), Petone and Days Bay near Eastbourne.

Local Activities:
Rongotai College is located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, known for having vibrant city centre and varied and stimulating entertainment programmes (e.g. Festival of the Arts). Wellington has a beautiful harbour surrounded by bush-covered hills which provide an excellent area for both recreational activities and our extensive Outdoor Education programme. Rongotai College is five minutes from the international and domestic airport and ten minutes from the centre of the city.

Wellington is built in a hilly amphitheatre around a fine, deep harbour, and is surrounded by natural beauty. The central city is home to many theatres, galleries, festivals, restaurants and shops.

The wider region offers unlimited recreational and sporting activities from mountain biking to fishing. Snow skiing is just four hours' drive away.

Wellington is also a natural gateway to the South Island. Daily ferry services provide access to the stunning Marlborough Sounds region.

Local Churches:
The Religious Affiliations in Wellingtgon are:
Buddhist , Christian, Hindu ,Islam / Muslim , Judaism / Jewish, Maori Christian, Spiritualism & New Age religions. All have their own places of worship through out Wellington suburbs.

Student Welfare
The College is a signatory to the Government's Code of Practice and is bound by New Zealand statutory conditions for International Students. The College has a Dean who monitors International Students schooling, welfare and Homesteads. All International students are able to access Student guidance systems e.g.: Deans, Guidance Counselor, Form Teachers and the Principal for any issues. International students have the exclusive use of a room especially for them in the College
Homestays are arranged with New Zealand families and are Police vetted and monitored through out the year by the College. All International students are meet by the Dean of International students once a week to ensure their academic and welfare needs are being met.
The students participate in an Orientation programme on their arrival and a Wellington Heritage / sights programme in term 3.

English Language Support
English language testing is done when students arrive. ESOL classes are then established according to the needs of the individual students.


Fees
Annual tuition fees in 2010 are N.Z.$12,000. Homestay $220 per week. Homestay placement / Supervision fee $400.00.
Uniform approx. $480.
Insurance is compulsory and Individually secured by the students.