Villa Maria College New Zealand is set in 4.5 hectares of landscaped grounds and has excellent teaching, sporting and information technology facilities. The College is situated within easy driving distance of skifields, beaches and mountain walks.

Villa Maria College was established in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy as a Catholic day school for girls and is committed to the education and empowerment of young women.

Location and Facilities

The College has three fully equipped computer suites, a Library Information and Resource Centre and modern technology facilities. The auditorium and gymnasium were opened in 1998. There are tennis/netball courts, hockey/soccer fields and a swimming pool.

Academic Programme

All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and our public examination results always exceed the national average. Subjects on offer are:

Arts: Music, Drama, Design, Painting, Sculpture, Art History and Classics.

Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Te Reo Maori and ESOL.

Technology: Text and Information Management, Food Tech, Materials Tech and Computing at all levels.

Courses are also available in: Mathematics, Science and Commerce

Students participate in national and international competitions.

Extra Curricular Programme

There are around 30 sports clubs on offer. Students also participate in music (both instrumental and choral), drama, theatre sports and public speaking. Villa Maria College runs a number of student exchange programmes and welcomes contact with students from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

English Entry Requirements and Language Support

Students are required to have Intermediate Level language skills to cope with mainstream classes. All international students are tested on arrival for language proficiency and individual language support programmes are provided.

Student Welfare

A high priority is given to the welfare of international students and Villa Maria College strives to create a family-like atmosphere. Both a Director of International Students and a Student Welfare Officer oversee the girls’ pastoral care. Together with the ESOL teachers they ensure that each student enters the College smoothly. All staff are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere for students. An entry requirement to the College is that students have a guardian. Please note a guardian can be arranged by the College

Accommodation and Fees 2007

Full board accommodation with homestay families can be arranged for approx. NZ$180 per week.

The annual tuition fee is NZ$12,500 (incl. GST) which includes a non-refundable $150 placement fee. Uniform and external examination fees are an additional cost.

Please note we have a limited number of places available.