Educational Institutions

Papanui High School

Established in the South Island of New Zealand in 1936, Papanui High School is a vibrant force in the community. With a roll of more than 1400 students, Papanui High School has an excellent reputation for its high quality care of international students. We are proud of our Education New Zealand International Education Excellence Award for Professional Development.

Christchurch - Canterbury

Christchurch is the main centre of the Canterbury region, an elegant old city close to the Southern Alps.

We offer:

· Full time Director who provides 24 hour care and guidance

· Careful selection of homestays by our homestay co-ordinator

· An orientation class for those requiring additional ESOL

· Ongoing assistance and support for all students. Our director is a fully qualified guidance counsellor

· Full time adult classes

· Expert advice on curriculum advice and tertiary education; in particular for the University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and Christchurch Polytechnic (CPIT) as well as overseas universities

· Close proximity to both Christchurch International Airport and the city

· One hour from ski-fields, 10 minutes from surf beaches

· First rate state of the art modern facilities and spacious grounds

· A strength in information technology with over 300 computers spread throughout the school. The entire school is networked with fibre optic cables

· A full range of academic, recreational and vocational subjects

· Over 35 sports on offer

· Excellent quality and opportunities in performing arts and music

Above all, we at Papanui High School believe that students come first. We pride ourselves on having a school tone which is created by tolerance, mutual respect and high expectations of behaviour. Our school provides a safe, challenging learning environment.