1) Excellent NCEA results, above  New Zealand national average. 
  

2) Waimea College International graduates are at Universities all over the world including NZ, Australia, Japan, Korea, Germany & South America.

3) We value academic success and offer extra support to NCEA students.

4) We offer an Academic Advisor and International Teacher Assistant if you need extra help in your general classes.

5) Our team of experienced people at the International Office care about you.

6) Our ESOL programme offers elementary to upper intermediate English with a qualified teacher who takes the time to get to know you.

7) Waimea College is a safe school. Violence, racism and dishonesty are not tolerated.

8) Our International Student Programme has carefully selected students from all over the world.

9) You will have a choice of homestay either on a farm or in the town.

10) You will be given a New Zealand 'buddy', who will help you when you start school.

11) International Student Leaders are also available to help you.

12) You will be encouraged to mix with New Zealand students so you can make New Zealand friends.

13) The modern uniform worn by all students means everybody is treated equally.

14) Our International Student Leaders organise student camps twice a year in the school holidays.