Howick College

This decile 10 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 at Years 11, 12 and 13. In addition to traditional academic subjects the college offers a large 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 the Year 12 or 13 course.

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 havet wo Asian counsellors who speak a range of languages, an administrator and a Director of International students. These staff look after the welfare of international students and can often liaise with parents in their first languages. We also have other staff who can also assist. Languages spoken within the staff of the school include; Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, German, French, Russian, Serbian, Montenegrin, Hindi, Slovak, and Afrikaans.

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 ESL teachers. There is a range of different programmes available from Reception for intensive full-time English to preparation for tertiary English requirments. We also have a computerised self-access centre devoted to the needs of ESL students.

Fees

Annual tuition fees for 2011 are NZ$13,000
Shorter terms are worked out by the week.
Homestay NZ$240 per week
Administration (once only) NZ$500

Contact

Mrs Kathryn Parker
Director of International Students
[email protected] ph 64 9 5344492 ext 859