Avondale College

In a caring and positive environment, Avondale College will provide an education which enables all students to achieve personal standards of excellence in academic work as well as in the supporting areas of physical, cultural and social development. Co-educational School Y9-13
Roll 2690. International students accepted ages 13-19 yrs

Facilities and Location
Situated in central West Auckland, the 'City of Sails', with a population of 1.5 million.

• 2690 students from 61 countries, on 14 hectares, seven sports fields, water based artificial multisport surface, Sports stadium with two full sized gyms (one with seating for 1000), including 2 squash courts, an aerobics room and weights room.
• Performing Arts Centre, with 900 seat theatre, 3 specialist drama rooms and the College's Music School with professional sound recording studio, several practice studios and a full music technology suite.
• High tech library and information centre with CD Rom and internet access, a swimming pool, an open air theatre seating 400, television and video suite and outstanding information technology facilities including a dual platform network of 400 computers.

Academic

• Avondale has achieved top academic results including four top NZ scholars in the last five years
• For our socio economic status, our academic achievements place us first in NZ making us the most academically successful College in West Auckland.
• The Avondale College Advanced Programme offers an enrichment and acceleration programme to students with excellent academic ability.

Student Programmes
The International Student Centre offers Academic and English language programmes for all levels.

• Academic and English Programme -Each student's English level/personal goals are considered when course selected, including intensive ESOL support.

Enrolment dates areFebruary, April,July, October.

Student Welfare
Strong student support is provided through 2 senior staff members who are responsible for the wellbeing of the international students, along with the Director and Homestay Coordinators. Additionally, overseas students are catered for by the school's guidance system.
All students are given individual help in selecting programmes of work. On arrival at Auckland Airport students are met and taken to their homestay.

Accommodation
Homestay is arranged with NZ families living near the College. Students are met on arrival and transported to homestay. Weekly board (room, all meals, laundry) approximately NZ$200 weekly. Placement fee (once only) including airport pickup is NZ$300.


Tuition Fees
Academic Course: NZ$12,500 (includes $1,000 administration fee and $500 pastoral care fee).
Students are required to have adequate medical and property insurance which we can arrange.