Educational Institutions

Palmerston North Boys' High School

Palmerston North Boys’ High School will provide students of the school with an intellectual and moral training that will develop their mental powers and character by challenging, extending and motivating students at all levels in academic, sporting and cultural areas in order that they have the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges in their life beyond school.

Manawatu - Wanganui

The Manawatu and Wanganui districts are popular with international students.

Founded in 1902
Nihil Bone Sine Labore
Nothing Good without Work

Message from the Rector

For one hundred years Palmerston North Boys' High School has created a safe environment in which to provide a traditional education for young men. It is one of New Zealand's foremost schools in academic, sporting, music and cultural activities, enjoying regular national and international success. Palmerston North is a provincial University city and the school's ethos, based on the pursuit of personal success, is geared academically towards tertiary study

Palmerston North Boys' High School Profile

PNBHS is regarded as one of the top boy�s schools in New Zealand. It has a very strong academic tradition and is also a top school in the fields of sport and the performing arts.

Its popularity is reflected in its roll of 1650 students, making it the largest high school in Palmerston North City.

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The school�s NCEA qualification success rate generally exceeds 80% and its top students perform outstandingly at national level.�Apart from the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA), the school encourages its best students to enter the Cambridge International Examination. In 2007/8 PNBHS was named the top school in New Zealand in the Cambridge examinations with a number of students ranked in the first five places internationally in various subjects. 31 students were also studying University papers last year to extend their academic challenge. In 2006 PNBHS gained 74 scholarships, 2007, 66 and 2008, 55 making it one of the top 10 schools in New Zealand and one the top schools per student entry at Year 12 and 13 level. PNBHS was also the top school per cohort for scholarships with 66 in 2007 (4^th overall in total) and 76 in 2006.

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Life at Boys� High school is not limited to academic studies. The schools sporting and cultural activities are encouraged and the school has great success in these areas. Rugby (Top 10 rugby school in NZ), Football (Traditionally in top 8), Hockey (2^nd in NZ,2006 and 2007), Cricket (3^rd 2006, 4^th 2007, 4th 2008), Tennis, Basketball and athletics are the traditional sports played at Palmerston North Boys� High School but many others are offered ranging from cycling, rock climbing to�chess to name a few.

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It is rare that all this is offered by a State school. The tuition fee of $12200 per annum is moderate and quite low compared with an equivalent Auckland school (like Auckland Grammar School). Home-stays are arranged by the school. The homestay cost is $NZD215 per week. The school has a hostel, but recommends that international students are placed in a home-stay to experience a NZ family environment

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Palmerston North City is an attractive but small city. (Population �85,000). However, it is a city with a very strong education focus. It is the home of Massey University (Business, Vet Science, Agriculture. Science), UCOL (a Polytechnic offering diploma and degree programs) and the International Pacific College (a small private University of Degrees in International business and policy). Palmerston North presents a very safe environment for any student to study in. It is New Zealand�s equivalent of a Cambridge or Oxford with over 40% of the population involved in education. The city offers all the shopping and activity options of a larger city.

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Curriculum

International students are�accepted in Years 9 to 13. Students who wish to enrol in Year 11 or higher need to have English ability at IELTS 5.0 or TOEL 450 level.
Subjects available are:
English as a Second Langauge is offered at all levels - Class sizes are approximately 10-15 and all classes do English Achievement Standards or Unit Standards NOT ESL Unit Standards

At Year 13 level (University Entrance)
Accounting, Art, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, English, French, German, Geography, History, Horticulture, Japanese, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics with Statistics, Maori, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Photography.
At Year 12 level
All of the above, plus Automotive Engineering, Construction Skills, Design Technology, Transition, Drama, Electronics, Journalism, Media Studies, Mathematics
Years 11,10 and 9 follow the standard New Zealand curriculum

Extracurricular Activities
The following activities are available to all students.

Arts: Chamber Music, Choral Groups, Concert Band, Junior Drama production, Senior Drama production combined with Girls' High School, Bands, Choirs, Kapa Haka (Maori culture)

Sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Harriers, Hockey, Indoor Cricket, Indoor Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Rugby, Shooting, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, TaeKwon Do, Tennis, Touch Rugby, Triathlon, Trampoline, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Training, Year 13 Mountain Trip.

General Activities: Chess Club, Christian Camp, Civil Defence, Duke of Edinburgh, Photography, Public Speaking and Debating, Science Fairs.

Fees
Application Fee NZ$150
School Fees (Per Annum) NZ$12,200
Homestay Placement fee (includes airport pick-up) NZ$150
Homestay Fees (Per Annum) NZ$10,000 approx ($215 per week - $30 per week if away on holiday - this does not include the Christmas holidays)
School Uniform, Stationery,� NZ$1,000

Tuition fees include all material used in the teaching of classes, and school camps (Year 10 and Year 13) �but exclude stationery (except for Years 9 and 10) feild trips, extra curricular activities and uniforms.

There is no refund of fees except in very exceptional circumstances.

Homestay accommodation can be arranged by the School, but if private arrangements are made, the School Homestay Co-ordinator will visit and supervise these to ensure suitability.
Medical/travel insurance is compulsory� costing approximately NZ$500 for 12 months.
All students must have a guardian in New Zealand, the school can provide this service.