INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

     Upper Hutt College: surrounded by nature on the edge of the capital.

Upper Hutt College is a co-educational New Zealand high school, founded in 1962.  It is located 20 minutes by car from the centre of Wellington city and has a roll of about 1200 students.  

LOCATION

Upper Hutt is surrounded by nature on the edge of the capital city.

A beautiful valley setting.

Between a river and tree covered hills.

Many parks, including the wonderful Kaitoke Regional Forest Park.

Wellington city centre, cafes, art galleries and museums.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

Improve your English.

Up to three ESOL classes if necessary.

University Entrance.

TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge exams preparation. 

Outdoor Education, Art, Photography, Drama and Media Studies.

SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Fencing.

Dragon boating.

Golf.

Hockey.

Handball.

Maori culture.

Drama and the 48 hour film festival.

Bands and choir.

STUDENT WELFARE

Individual attention to a relatively small number of international students.

Guidance Counsellor and Careers Advisor. 

ACCOMMODATION

High quality, carefully selected homestays.

Homestay Manager meets students on arrival in Wellington.