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!

What we offer

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 

The Team
Matthew Skilton

Principal
Email: [email protected]

Rowan Barton

International Manager / Arts Leader
Email: [email protected]

Angela Guernier

ESOL International / Learning Support
Email: [email protected]

Our School
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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 
School Facilities

Find out more about the excellent facilities at Tahatai. Read more. 

Our Location
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



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Life In Tauranga
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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.

 WEBSITE NAUMAI

Or check out these translated videos below for additional insight.

Tauranga  Information

Information about what life is like in Tauranga.

Naumai Website