Hastings Boys’ High School has been providing quality education to a limited number of international students for a number of years now. Their presence in the school has mutual benefits. They have opportunities to participate in a wide range of curricular and co-curricular experiences that would not be possible elsewhere, and the other students at the school gain access to perspectives and ideas that they would not meet otherwise. Study at Hastings Boys' High School provides an opportunity to develop skills in the English language and the opportunity to qualify for entrance to a New Zealand University or Polytechnic.
The school offers:
One -to-one tuition in the English language.
Immersion English language courses (English as a Second Language).
On-going English language support throughout the year.
A special English language resource unit for International students.
Preparation for examination in IELTS.
Entry to New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) examinations.
Fully qualified, professional staff.
(All examination costs are provided within the tuition fee).
The school arranges and manages Homestays.
All Homestays are carefully selected
The Homestay Manager liaises between home and school
The school provides special care to assist with travel, finance, health and study matters
Boys are expected and encouraged to take a full part in the family life of their Homestay
Boys have many opportunities to visit other parts of New Zealand and experience the New Zealand lifestyle
