You will be matched with a "Kiwi Buddy" who will help you to settle into life at Waitakere College. Some of the things covered in Orientation include: 

Academic: 

• You will sit an English test and the Academic Adviser will help you arrange a suitable course of study
• You will learn the system for using school internet and facilities (you will need a personal laptop or Chromebook for daily classes)

General: 

• School uniform and rules, rights and expectations, and personnel you need to know
• Use of a school diary, schedules and timetable
• Optional extra-curricular activities 

Living in New Zealand:

• Homestay information
• Health
• Transport
• Opening a bank account
• Please ensure you have a NZ mobile phone number, kept in credit