Howick College

The college is in Howick, which is about 25 minutes from downtown Auckland and 25 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

The unique blend of Kiwi and Asian cultures in the college and local community means that international students can benefit from a new English speaking culture while not being away from their own people. This allows students from overseas to make an easier transition to the college and to New Zealand life. There is great emphasis on treating each student as an individual and through the House and Guidance system all students identify, belong and are known in a smaller grouping within the school despite the large roll.

Location and Facilities

The school, established in 1974, has excellent facilities including a superb Library/Information centre, and new 'state of the art' Performing Arts and Technology buildings.

Academic Programme/Subjects Offered

Students are offered an extensive and comprehensive range of subjects. The curriculum is multi-level and offers national examinations subjects atYears 11, 12 and 13. In addition to traditional academic subjects the college offers a lage range of alternative pathways programmes in technology, hospitality, travel and tourism, and sport and recreation. A number of polytechnic courses can be taken as part of theYear 12 or 13course.

Extracurricular Programme

There is an extensive range of activities and sports to choose from including the usual winter and summer sports plus others such as ski trips, dragon boat racing and cultural activities such as choir, orchestra, band, debating are available.
These activities are valued because they encourage constructive use of leisure time and assist in the social development of students.

Student Welfare

A real strength of Howick College is the large team of people dedicated to the pastoral care of all students. In addition to the House Deans and Tutors we have three Asian counsellors who speak a range of languages and a Director of International students.These staff look after the welfare of international students and can liaise with parents in their first languages.

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation can be arranged by the school's Homestay Manager. We select homestay families very carefully - student happiness and welfare is our first concern.

English Language Support

Howick College has a large English language support programme with trained ESOL teachers. There is a range of different programmes available ranging from the
Extended OrientationProgramme (October-December) for intensive full-time English in preparation for the new school year, to preparation for tertiary English requirments.

Fees

Annual tuition fees for 2006 are NZ$11,000
Extended OrientationProgramme (Term 4 2006) NZ$2900
Homestay NZ$210 per week
Homestay administration (once only) NZ$350

Contact

Ms Barbara Evans
Deputy Principal/Director of Overseas Students