Student Welfare

The International Department of Auckland Grammar School considers the safety and welfare of its students to be of paramount importance.

The School is a signatory to the Code for the Pastoral Care of International Students, which provides a procedure that students can follow if they have any concerns about their treatment by a New Zealand Education Provider or Agent of a Provider.

The School uses a reputable homestay agency to provide families for our international students and all boys require a guardian during their time in New Zealand. The School is able to recommend a responsible guardian if the family is not able to nominate one.

International students are supported by the wider pastoral care network in the School. Deans oversee each year level, the Guidance Counsellors are available should there be significant personal issues and the Careers Department staff assist with application and placement to tertiary study.

The ESOL Department supports students who don’t speak English as a first language, but if students require significant ESOL assistance, the School has a close affiliation with a language school less than one kilometre from Grammar.

Homestay Information

Auckland Grammar School is a signatory to and complies with the Ministry of Education Code of Practice for International students. Every International Student is required to board with an Auckland Grammar School approved family. This may be his parents, aunt, uncle, or family friends. In every case the school must have these details, and the student will be monitored and supported by the school's International Student Welfare Manager.