Northcross Intermediate School

Welcome International Students:

For many years now we have been welcoming International Students to Northcross Intermediate. During this time we have seen student's arrive from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korera, Russia, Switzerland, Tahiti, Taiwan and Thailand. Not only do these students broaden their own horizons they also bring a cultural diversity to our school that enriches both our student's and staff. We offer a wonderful learning environment with ESOL support (both in and out of school) and many other specialist subjects. For our Year 8 students who decide to continue their education in New Zealand there are many excellent colleges close by and having gained friendships and experience of New Zealand school life, the transition to Year 9 is often a smooth one.

We work in close liaison with Unique New Zealand who offer home stay accommodation and 24/7 first language support should this be required. We do request that students enrolling without the support of their parents in New Zealand have a nominated agent or 'guardian' which ensures they have access to 27/7 first language support.

We are living in an ever increasing global environment where cross cultural communication and understanding is the way of the future. Here is an example of what one young student thought about his time at Northcross; "This year was the most amazing year I have ever had in my life. Through this year I have learnt extremely valuable things I would never foget..."

We hope to see you soon.