Taradale High School
Attaining top scholastic results, we are proud of our reputation for preparing students well for tertiary education. Taradale High School offers a good combination of academic, cultural and sporting opportunity. Student leadership and acknowledging success are important features.
| Type | State Secondary School |
| Age | Year 9-13 (13-19 year olds) |
| Total Roll | 1,025 students |
| International student roll | 20-30 international students |
| Length of programme offered | 1 term (10 weeks) up to 5 years |
| Accommodation | Homestay |
| Uniform | Uniform in Year 9-12 Different uniform in Year 13 |
Website: www.ths.school.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TaradaleHighSchool
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TaradaleHighSchoolInternational
Instagram: www.instagram.com/taradale_high
Instagram: www.instagram.com/taradale_high_international
Information Handbook: https://www.ths.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=51339185-56ab-45fc-8103-d6e6e8643de4
School brochure:
Contact Details:
Alicia Dearing, International Director
Email: international@ths.school.nz | Phone: +64 6 844 2159 extn: 747
Located in the suburb of Taradale, the High School is a five minute walk to a convenient shopping centre, and new sports arena with modern gymnasiums and sports facilities.
Taradale has been welcoming international students for more than 30 years. The school is equipped with a gym, drama and music studios, dance room, computer room, a technology centre and extensive sports ground. It is also equipped with hospitality facilities and more recently a modern art studio and a purpose-built Science block.
Taradale High School values its international students and the contribution that they make to the culture of our school. We do our best to ensure the experience of each student is both memorable and academically rewarding. We have dedicated international support staff that are available 24/7 to ensure students are supported.
Taradale also runs an Outdoor Education program for its international students, which includes fortnightly activities and at least one regional overnight trip away every term. Activities include but are not limited to surfing, sailing, canyoning, white water rafting, farm trips and local sightseeing opportunities.
Taradale also hosts a diverse range of subjects, the school offers Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Visual Design and Communication, Drama, Economics, Geography, History, Hospitality, Information Technology, Māori Culture, Physical Education, Physics, Social Studies, Statistics and Technology. Our homestay families are handpicked to match the interests of the students wherever possible. Most homestays are in walking distance to the school. They are waiting to welcome you into their home.
