The International Team

The International Team at Western Heights High School is dedicated to one thing – safe and enjoyable experiences for all of our students. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that right from the moment of application, our students are placed in the best possible home stays, classes and extracurricular activities to ensure their life in New Zealand begins in the best possible way. Our students, their families and our agencies regularly comment on our high levels of professionalism and passion for our students. We care deeply about the success of each and everyone of our students and will go the extra mile to ensure their happiness and success.

MR MIKE NGAEI

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MRS RAELYNN MARKS

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

MR JAMES BRACEFIELD

PRINCIPAL

MRS FERAY AYDOGMUS

ESOL TEACHER

CONTACT INFORMATION

Your first point of contact is Mr Mike Ngaei, the Director of International Students who will assist you with any questions you may have. Mrs Raelynn Marks will attend to any homestay queries. Once you arrive at Western Heights you will be invited to join the International ‘WhatsApp’ group for international updates. School wide messages are also sent via our school app and emailed to our parents and caregivers.

For all school related matters

Office Phone – +64 7 349 5940 Ext. 278
Mobile Phone – +64 27 210 9544
Email – mngaei@whhs.school.nz
EMERGENCY ONLY – +64 800 944 700

For all homestay related matters

Office Phone – +64 7 349 5940 Ext. 247
Email – homestay@whhs.school.nz

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Upon your arrival at Western Heights you will be tested on your English abilities and placed into the appropriate class. If you are a beginning to intermediate speaker of English, you will then be placed into our ESOL class with Mrs Feray Aydogmus. She is an experienced ESOL and English teacher who consistently goes above and beyond to develop your English skills. She can assist you with ESOL qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC

HOUSE TUTOR GROUP TEACHERS

Your house tutor group is a smaller group within your house that you meet with daily. The group is made up of students in your year level. During this time your house tutor group teacher will take your attendance, share with you the daily notices and issue you any other important school wide information that you will need for the day. Your house tutor group teacher can also provide you with academic and pastoral support as needed.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Mrs Leona Kaye-Ivitu is our school’s sports coordinator and Mr Craig Hodge is our Sports Director. They can assist you with your co-curricular and sporting needs whilst at Western Heights High School. They are both highly experienced and professional

CAREERS

Mrs Chesterman is a highly experienced careers advisor. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources to help you design and nurture your future career pathway. She is located adjacent to the Health and Wellness center and is available via making an appointment.

EXPLORE

CONTACT

Western Heights High School
70 Old Quarry Road
Rotorua 3015

Email: info@whhs.school.nz

Phone: +64 07 349 5940

TERM DATES 2026

Term 1: Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April 2026

Term 2: Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July 2026

Term 3: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September 2026

Term 4: Monday 12 October - TBC 2026

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