St Patrick's College, Wellington

Summary

St Patrick's College is a traditional boy's school, with a long and proud tradition of excellence in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. As New Zealand's oldest Catholic boy's school, the College offers a Catholic and Marist education based on gospel values and spirituality.

Location

The College is located in Kilbirnie, only 5 minutes from Wellington Airport, and 7 minutes from the central city. It has easy access to a wide range of civic, sporting and recreational facilities.

Accommodation

Homestay Families are carefully selected from within our community and work with the college to provide a homestay that offers a safe, supportive physical and emotional environment. The St Patrick’s International Students Co-ordinator selects and monitors homestay families for International Students and works closely with the Dean of International Students. All homestay families meet the requirements of the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

A homestay family will provide you with:

• a warm, caring family environment
• a comfortable room with furniture including study facilities
• three meals a day and after school snacks
• laundry services

International Student Support

All international students are well supported by our International Department.  The International Department consists of the International Student Manager, International Coordinator and an International Dean.  The department is also fully supported by the ESOL department and Tutor Teachers.  International Students are also supported by student buddies.