Our experienced international staff support students and families to achieve their goals in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. International students thrive at Tahatai Coast School!

We maintain a well established international programme with an impeccable reputation. Our experienced International Student Manager supports students & families to live and learn in our community.
“The international Manager Rowan is so understanding towards Korean mums and always shares our worries.” Myonjin Cho
International Programme
We offer quality education in vibrant classroom environments. Our dedicated, highly skilled teachers engage and stimulate students.
- Full time International Director
- Established international programme
- Needs based ESOL lessons - small group or individual
- Exceptional pastoral care for students and parents
- Formal orientation & welcome
- Graduation ceremony
English Language (ESOL) lessons are targeted and assist students to participate fully in the life of the school.
We boast excellent site facilities, including large grass sports fields and several play areas.
Various extra-curricular activities are available including sport and music.
Helpful and supportive friends and teachers create lifelong memories for our international families.
Creating lifelong memories for our international families.
Our experienced International Student Manager supports students & families to live and learn in our community.
Helpful & supportive teachers

Principal
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International Manager / Arts Leader
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ESOL International / Learning Support
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Our school sits on an attractive 2.7 hectare site with large grassed playing fields, asphalt tennis and netball courts, two separate basketball courts (one asphalt and one artificial grass), a beach volleyball court, bike track, two adventure playgrounds, scooter track, fruit orchard, student gardens, large sandpit and sunshade areas.
Facilities
- Years 0 - 6 (aged 5 - 11 years old)
- Academic excellence
- Modern classrooms
- Large, well-stocked library
- Spacious hall and performance stage
- Natural & artificial grass fields
- Beach volleyball, basketball & tennis courts
- Bike and scooter track
- Playgrounds & sandpit
- After school care facility
“Playing for the school basketball team is so much fun “ Andy
Extracurricular
Various extra-curricular activities are available including sport and music.
- Sports: Volleyball, hockey, basketball, netball, athletics & more
- Visual & Performing Arts: painting, dance, choir, guitar, ukulele & piano
- ICAS examinations
- Lunchtime clubs: coding, chess & more

Papamoa, Tauranga
Our coastal position ensures moderate temperatures, clear blue skies and high sunshine hours.
Festivals, markets, restaurants, cafes and culture support your learning journey in our beautiful city.
- Safe, friendly and family focussed
- Largest suburb in Tauranga
- Excellent facilities - shopping, swimming, medical, restaurants, cafes, gyms & libraries
- Modern houses or apartments
- 10 minute drive to Mt Maunganui, 15 minute drive to CBD
- Beautiful scenic environment
Tauranga is a great city to live, work and study. It is located in the Bay of Plenty region on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
Make Tauranga your place to live and learn! Our vibrant city has so much to offer for students of all ages.
This website contains excellent information about what life is like in Tauranga.
Or check out these translated videos below for additional insight.

