Kapiti College is a co-educational high school with 1,500 domestic NZ students. Each term we welcome up to 80 international fee paying students from many countries. Located just 45 minutes from Wellington, Raumati Beach is a cosy coastal town, known for its temperate climate.

The college campus is nestled behind the local village shops, and just metres from the beach. With strong a strong academic and creative arts focus, and a huge selection of optional subjects and extra curricular activities and programmes, Kapiti College is the perfect school for international students to attend.

It has:

• a safe and beautiful environment, with coastal charm and a relaxed lifestyle all within easy reach of the nation's capital city and all that Wellington has to offer

• exceptional academic results, rating among the top schools in Wellington 

• outstanding pastoral care and on-campus wellbeing services 

• high quality homestays to suit a range of student needs and interests

• special interest academies including golf, aviation, equestrian and performing arts

• flexible, individualized academic programmes catering for all levels and pathways

• 300 seat staduim, and state of the art technology facilities

• $13 million performing arts centre at the college    

• a strong arts programme, offering visual art, design, music, dance, drama and filmmaking 

• Oscar winning alumni - Lord of the Rings producer, Sir Peter Jackson, is a former student

• Direct flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu Airport via Air Chathams, or flights from Wellington International Airport

Comments from the Education Review Office (ERO):

• "The college continues to provide good support to international students. A comprehensive orientation programme enables students to integrate into the life of the college." 

• "Students appreciate the positive attitudes of teachers and other students." 

• "International students receive good support to improve their English. All are accurately assessed on entry to the college."

• "Records show that many international students make successful transitions to further training and education"