Testimonials

Here’s what other international students have had to say about Whakatane High School:

Tina Dubbins, Germany

• Click Here to read about Tina's experience at WHS.

Jan Bongwald, Austria

• Cick Here to read about Jan's experience with the WHS Rowing squad.

Malin Naesstroem, Germany

• The range of classes you can pick
• I especially enjoyed going diving

Jeannie Evans, Maine, USA

• I enjoyed playing in the girls’ rugby team and scuba diving
• I would advise other exchange students to introduce yourself to everyone and you need to open up, even before you’re ready to

Ines Karkkonen, Finland

• The chance to choose the subjects you want to study
• The activities I liked best were rugby and school trips
• I would advise other exchange students to be active and participate in many things
• If I could change one thing about my stay it would be to stay longer