International Study at Gisborne Boys' High School

Gisborne Boys' High School is an all boys' State Secondary school, situated on the East Coast of New Zealand. We provide an education that reinforces such values as honesty, loyalty, respect for all and commitment alongside attitudes such as hard work, perseverance and team work. We give our boys the grounding and the courage to meet the challenges that arise in life. Gisborne Boys' High School: Challenging young men to succeed for over 100 years 

“The school has used sound self review and effective leadership for identifying and responding to students’ needs and interests. Processes and programmes are in place to meet expectations for the provision of English language learning, pastoral care, community experiences and curriculum opportunities for students to learn and achieve successfully.” Education Review Office (ERO Report) - September 2016

International students achieve well throughout their time at the school. A director of international students and a specialist teacher of English Language Learning (ELL) have high expectations for their achievements. They work together to monitor students' needs and use a range of strategies to support their learning.

The ELL classroom provides a base for students to learn English and access support. Staff liaise well with deans, management and the home-stay supervisor to share information and communicate useful student information.

School staff and management work collaboratively to provide a good level of pastoral care. They build positive and productive relationships with students. Students integrate well into school life and participate in a range of sporting and cultural events.

Private fee paying and exchange students have come from the following countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Macau, Norway, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu and Vietnam.

Gisborne Boys’ High Schools' International Department provides:

• A safe, friendly learning environment.
• Meet & Greet’ service at Auckland International and Gisborne airports.
• Small ESOL classes and up to 8 hours per week for English language support.
• A Director of International Students responsible for the general welfare and support of international students.
• A Homestay Manager who is available to the students at school.
• Regular reporting to and communication with parents (via education agents if necessary).

The foundation stones of our Teaching and Learning programmes for young men are our School Values. RESPECT, for oneself and every individual. HONESTY, at all times.PERSEVERANCE, in the challenges that we step forward to accept together. LOYALTY, to our School, Whanau, and Community. COURAGE, to continue in our quest for excellence. While traditional, these values will always have a place in the future world of any young man.

These values will always have a place in the future world of a young man. Our School motto: Virtus Repulsae Nescia; Courage Knows No Defeat; Toa Hinga Kore, Toa Mate Kore; and our School Values will be continually placed in front of him. He will always be challenged to achieve these school goals and “live” our school motto.

Greg Mackle
Principle, Gisborne Boys' High School