Wentworth College

All applicants are required to attend a formal enrolment interview with the Principal, or the Heads of Primary or College. Enrolments are accepted throughout the academic year and an enrolment interview may be organised by contacting the Admissions Registrar at enquiries@wentworth.school.nz, or by phoning the school office:

• Wentworth Primary School (for students entering Years 1 to 6) on +649 4280903.
• Wentworth College (for students entering Years 7 to 13) on +649 4243273.

Enrolments are considered when the completed application form and payment of the application fee are received. Supplementary documentation required to be presented at the interview:

• A copy of the applicant’s latest school report (excluding New Entrants).
• A completed Health / Medical Record, together with information (including copies of assessments) regarding any special education needs such as cognitive learning disorders or challenges.
• A copy of the applicant’s NZ birth certificate.
• If the applicant was not born in New Zealand, they will need to provide evidence of their eligibility to study in New Zealand by providing their passport together with any visas issued by Immigration New Zealand.
• Applicants may include any other additional information that they believe may assist the College in reaching a decision about their application.

Waiting List

Children may be placed on the waiting list at any time from birth. A completed Application Form and payment of the application fee of $100 is required for placement on the waiting list. Upon receipt, a letter of confirmation will be sent. The Admission Registrar will contact the parents at least 3 months prior to the anticipated commencement of the student (or 6 months prior for students entering the College) to arrange a suitable time for an enrolment interview.

Confirmation of Enrolment Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their enrolment interview. Successful applicants will be offered a place at Wentworth Primary School or Wentworth College on return of the completed Contract of Enrolment and payment of an Enrolment Fee.

Enrolment Process of International Student Application

To make an application to study at Wentworth College or the Primary School, please download and complete the appropriate application form, and read our International Tuition agreement. This gives us all the information we need to make you an offer of place at our school, and if required, find you the best possible homestay family. You are welcome to return these forms to us either by email or post to the International Student Director.

Step 1

Download and complete the Application form and read our International Tuition Agreement.

Step 2

Return it to the International Student Director either by email or post, and include copies of your most recent school reports and copy of your passport ID page.

Step 3

If we accept you, you will be offered a provisional offer of place and an invoice for the tuition and homestay fees. We may arrange a telephone or skype interview if necessary.

Step 4

Upon payment of the tuition fees, we will issue you an official offer of Place and a Receipt, which are the two documents required to enable you to commence the student visa application with New Zealand Immigration.

Step 5

Our Homestay Coordinator will arrange a homestay family for you and advise you of the details. If required, the school can arrange for International Student Medical and Travel Insurance, which is a compulsory requirement of your stay in NZ.

Step 6

Notify us of your arrival times and we will arrange pick up at the airport and transfer you to Gulf Harbour. We will introduce you to your host parents. School uniforms can be arranged once you have arrived and remember to bring a copy of your student visa in your passport on your first day.