High School Programs New Zealand

DESCRIPTION :

New Zealand is home to extreme sports, spectacular scenery, friendly people and world class education. The College is located on the northern edge of the greater Auckland city. It offers sporting and performing arts opportunities and modern facilities. The College is recognized nationally for excellent academic achievements. It provides international students with a safe and caring environment. Classes start in February and finish in December.

SCHOOL SYSTEM
The educational system is divided in 3 levels: the Primary School (Ages 5 - 11), the Intermediate School (Ages 11 - 13) and the Secondary School (Ages 13 - 18). The College offers classes to students from Year 9 to Year 13 (secondary school). In Year 9 and 10, there will be 6 classes in the timetable (English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health) and students choose 2 more classes from a range of elective subjects. During the following years, they may choose a larger number of subjects but Maths and English remain compulsory. International students are generally eligible for the Year 13 level although they may study classes at either Year 12 or 13 level depending on their experience and English competency.

SCHOOL TYPE :

State co-educational secondary school.

ACCOMMODATION :

Host family, full board.

ELIGIBILITY :

Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted.
A minimum of 2 years of English study and good academic results are required.

DEADLINE :

4 months before arrival.

PROCEDURES :

Please require information through the contact form.  

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- School registration, tuition fees
- Host family placement on a full board basis (packed lunch is taken to school)
- Airport pick-up and transfer both ways
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school.
- Field trips
- Extra language courses
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Uniform if applicable (500 NZD), course materials.
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation insurance
- Application fees (35 euros)