International
International
Ōtūmoetai Primary School welcomes students from all over the world.
Kia ora
Ōtūmoetai Primary is a school bursting with enthusiastic children, dedicated and hard working staff, friendly and involved families.
We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) School and place a strong emphasis on students showing CARE for one another.
Our school vision is 'Actively Involved Learners' and this pertains to children, staff, parents, community and whānau. We encourage everyone to be involved in our school - our success depends on the support and involvement of all stakeholders. We look forward to welcoming you to school events and class trips.
If you are interested in visiting and experiencing the lovely culture at our school, please email or phone Mr Hughes to make an appointment.
He would be happy to meet with you.
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You can view or download the OPS Prospectus here.
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Spacious Hall and Kitchen - Perfect for events and gatherings.
Six Exciting Playgrounds – Offering plenty of space for active play and exploration.
Expansive Playing Fields – Ideal for outdoor sports and team activities.
Covered Astroturf & Basketball Courts – For all-weather sports and games.
Solar Heated, 6 Lane, 25-Metre Swimming Pool – A sustainable and loved summer facility.
Bushwalk with Ancient Native Trees – A walk through nature.
Student Grown Vegetable Garden – Where students learn to grow and harvest fresh produce.
Well-Equipped Library – A hub for reading and research.
Fully Equipped Music Suite – A space to explore music, practice, and perform.
Full Size Cricket Wicket – For cricket enthusiasts and those wanting to learn.
Advanced ICT Equipment Chromebooks for senior students, with a mix of iPads and Chromebooks for middle school.
Wireless Network throughout the School – Ensuring seamless connectivity in every room.
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Check out what a day at Ōtūmoetai Primary looks like!
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Weka Team
7 x Year 5 & 6 classes
(26-29 students per class)
Kea Team
4 x Year 4 classes
(22-24 students per class)
Ruru Team
7 x Year 2 & 3 classes
(20-22 students per class)
Tui Team
4-5 x Year 0 & 1 classes
(18-20 students per class)
School starts: 9.00am
Brain break (juniors): 10.00am
Read and feed: 10.50am
Morning tea break: 11.00am-11.20am
Lunch break: 1.00pm-1.50pm
School ends: 3.00pm
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Here are some helpful links to information relating to living in New Zealand:
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Enrolment Process
If you have decided to apply for a place at Ōtūmoetai Primary, please follow the following process:
1. Submit the following:
A photocopy of the student’s passport
Certified school reports and references from the student's current school
Verification of address, accommodation and parents’ details
If your child is enrolling from another school in New Zealand and is transferring to Ōtūmoetai Primary, please also submit:
A written letter that states that Ōtūmoetai Primary has permission to contact their previous school. (This conforms with the Privacy Act)
2. Ōtūmoetai Primary will then verify the following documents:
Application Form
Passport
Address, accommodation, and parents’ details
3. Verbal confirmation will be made by the school that a place is available at Ōtūmoetai Primary
4. The school will provide you with an invoice outlining an administration fee, registration fee, and school fees.
5. The school will also provide you with an Offer of Place Form which you need to forward onto the Immigration Department of New Zealand with the offer of a place at Ōtūmoetai Primary. This offer is conditional upon the payment of the international student course fee
6. You will then pay the relevant administration fee, registration fee, and school fees
7. When we receive the fees, we will email an official receipt
8. Parents/students must provide additional information as requested by the Immigration Department of New Zealand to obtain a student visa
9. As soon as passports have been stamped and the student visa has been issued with the relevant details, students may complete enrolment at Ōtūmoetai Primary
10. All International Students are required to hold current medical and travel insurance. It is the responsibility of the student and/or their caregivers to ensure this insurance is in place and to provide the school with a copy of the current policy
11. If you do not arrive in New Zealand, we will refund the annual fees and all other payments made, less the administration and registration fees
