Sports and Cultural

New Zealand schools encourage students be ‘all-round’ students, by participating in both sports and cultural activities as well as their academic studies. Students can join school sports teams, playing both inter-school and at a National level. Some schools offer over 45 different sports and almost all schools offer major sports such as athletics, basketball, rugby, soccer, badminton, netball, tennis, table tennis, cricket, swimming and more. Schools have a strong emphasis on cultural integration in New Zealand. Students actively take part in orchestras, bands and choir and enter national competitions each year. There is also music tuition available at schools at a small additional cost. Most schools have an annual school production and participate in festivals and events, which involve dancing, drama, music, singing, lighting, photography and design. These are wonderful opportunities for international students.