Nelson College for Girls

Nelson College for Girls is a large, multi-cultural, urban, secondary school of about 1100 students. It has a Boarding House of 130 students which is situated in the College grounds and our Homestay Co-ordinator organises homestay accommodation. Boarders come from throughout New Zealand and around the world. We have up to 60 International Students who come form a wide range of countries.

The school was established in 1883 by settlers who wanted to ensure their daughters would receive high quality education. There is a wide range of courses offered including ESOL courses taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic teachers. Students receive personal attention in small classes and are encouraged to strive for excellence. The College has a superb record of high academic results, as well as a strong reputation for musical, artistic and sporting achievement.

Nelson College for Girls is located in the heart of Nelson city, just five minutes walk from the city centre and ten minutes walk from Nelson College (for boys). We have a close liaison with Nelson College with shared activities and shared senior curriculum opportunities.

Our core values of:

• Personal - integrity, honesty, tolerance, fairness
• High Quality Teaching / Learning Programmes - committed to high quality teaching and learning with students encouraged to become independent thinkers.
• Excellence - encouraging excellence, high standards for all.
• Individual Needs - recognising and catering for unique learning needs.
• Biculturalism - reflecting and promoting the values of Tangata Te Whenua.
• Diversity - recognising and appreciating individual and cultural differences.
• Community - we believe that learning requires communication with the outside world.
• Educational Development - assessing the changing educational environment and responding where appropriate, underpin everything we do.

Our Mission Statement is

Nelson College for Girls will provide a stimulating and caring environment where students strive for personal excellence�.

We place a high value on academic achievement and have high expectations of our students. We encourage students to participate in regional and national academic, cultural and sporting competitions and activities. We take pride in celebrating their successes.

The promotion of ICT to support learning has been a focus for Nelson College for Girls for the past few years. The aim has been to make the use of ICT an intrinsic part of learning. Every student in the College has her own email address and access to ICT facilities. Boarders also have out-of-school access.

Strong pastoral care systems exist. We understand the adolescent stage of development and our need to provide as much support as possible for students to realise their potential, particularly if they are studying in a new country. Orientation programmes on arrival help students adjust to their new school and new city, and an International Dean, Boarding Dean and a Homestay Co-ordinator are available to assist with any difficulties that may arise.

Our website will provide with you up-to-date information on the activities within the school and the successes of our students (www.ncg.school.nz).