Auckland Girls' Grammar School

Educated at Auckland Girls - Equipped for the World

Auckland Girls' Grammar School has been educating young women since 1888. We combine a strong tradition of academic excellence with a reputation for being in the forefront of educational development. We seek to prepare all students to face the challenges of the 21st century and to be able to adapt to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world.

Location

Auckland Girls is an inner city school within walking distance of Auckland's Central Business District, Auckland City Central Library, the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, art galleries and theatres. It is close to all major bus routes.

Facilities

We havenew well-equipped science laboratories, computer suites, technology rooms, art workshops and photographic facilities. There is a music suite with mini-lab computer technology, an 800-seat auditorium for performing arts, 2 gymnasiums, swimming and diving pools and a large, well-appointed cafeteria.

Academic Programme

Auckland Girls prepares students for studying at University and other tertiary institutions. We teach in all the seven learning areas of the NZ curriculum - Technology (Computing, Graphics and Design), the Arts (English, Music, Fine Arts), Languages (English, Latin, French, Samoan, Maori, Japanese, Spanish), Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Physical Education. Our Learning Centre offers programmes for both gifted students and those needing extra help.

English Language Assistance

We have a range of classes (at no extra cost) for students who need extra assistance with their English.

• The Reception English Class helps students improve their English before entering mainstream classes.
• English Support Classes provide 8 hours of English a week (4 hours more than other English classes) in Years 9, 10 & 11.
• An English for Academic Purposes Class teaches Year 12 & 13 students the skills needed to study at University level and enables them to sit the IELTS exam which is recognised worldwide.

Extracurricular Programme

A wide range of cultural activities ranging from debating, drama, orchestra and choir through to the opportunity to participate in cultural groups including Maori and Polynesian groups is offered. Students are able to learn to play musical instruments at school. A variety of both team and individual sporting activities is provided. Auckland Girls holds New Zealand and Auckland titles in several sports.

International Relationships

Our students from different nations help and educate each other by sharing their cultural wealth. We celebrate this cultural richness with an International Week when students learn about each other's cultures through a range of school-wide activities. We also have school trips overseas, including Tahiti, Samoa, Europe and America. Our students acquire the skills and confidence to be comfortable and successful in an international world.

Accommodation

We require all our students to live in a homestay. We use caring and responsible homestay agencies to organise accommodation and, with our Homestay Coordinator, to oversee the student's welfare in her homestay. Living with a Kiwi family is an excellent way of improving English language skills. Current homestay agency costs are approximately $300 (placement fee) and $200 per week (accommodation).

Student Welfare

The Dean of International Students is available to help students with any problems they may have either at school or at home. The school also employs two fully trained guidance counsellors and a registered nurse.