The College offers a wide range of sporting and cultural opportunities to its students. A symphonic band and Maori culture group are particular features of the College. Programme for International Students Piopio College welcomes overseas students, both fee paying and exchange, and values the opportunity for cultural exchange that they provide. Special support is given for the development of English Language skills and to meet the challenges of living in a new but vastly different environment. We have a strong pastoral support system in place in our endeavour to make the adjustment as easy as possible.
Individual counselling is available.
Accommodation Most of our international students are placed with homestay families within the district. Students arriving at Auckland International Airport are met and taken to their accommodation. Applications International Student Information Book, application forms and procedure details are available upon request. Climate Piopio has a temperate climate with an ratio of 2 sunny to 1 rainy days. We prefer our students to be able to communicate on an everyday basis.