A warm Kiwi welcome awaits you at Villa Maria College. We are a Catholic school for girls set in 4.5 hectares of landscaped grounds. Villa Maria College provides a Catholic Education of the highest standard encompassing true Catholic values. The campus is a safe and welcoming place for girls of all ages. Our staff are dedicated to making your time at Villa Maria College as enjoyable as possible.

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Single Sex Girls

Years: 7-13 (High School)

Accommodation: Homestay 

Location: Mid-West Christchurch

Total Students: 800

International Students: 28

Villa Maria College is set in 4.5 hectares of landscaped grounds and has excellent teaching, sporting and information technology facilities. The College has three fully equipped computer suites, a Library Information Resource Centre, and a modern auditorium and music suite. The facility incorporates six multi-purpose courts for tennis, netball and hockey along with sports fields and a swimming pool. The teaching and learning style is progressive, student centred and underpinned by best practice, with an emphasis on integrating technology as a learning tool.  

Subject Highlights: Science, Technology, Engineering (Robotics), Maths – STEM subjects; Enterprise culture

Languages Offered: Te Reo Māori, German, French, Japanese,
Sport Highlights: Hockey – National Champions (2016), Netball, Rowing, Swimming (on site pool), Road Cycling Team, Outdoor Education Programme, Athletics
Cultural Highlights: National award winning Choir, Kapa Haka, Pasifika Club, Orchestra
Other Unique Highlights: Community Service and Volunteer Projects 

We trust that you will find all the information you require on our website. http://www.villa.school.nz/international/

MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering each young woman to determine her potential, live Gospel values, confidently embrace life-long learning and as a Mercy woman be inspired to make a difference.

MOTTO:
That you may learn to Prize what is of Value – Ut Probetis Potiora
• Whakaute – Respect
• Tika – Justice
• Manaakitanga – Hospitality

Contact:

Tony Perring
P: +64 3 348 4165 Ext 835
M: +64 27 342 4352
E: tpe@villa.school.nz
W: www.villa.school.nz