Horowhenua College

A Special Place to Study Abroad

Come and experience the 'Real New Zealand'! Levin, a provincial town (population 19,000) and is set between the wilderness areas of the Tararua Ranges to the East, with Lake Horowhenua and the coast of the Tasman Sea to the West. Levin is surrounded by the farming community and is 20 minutes to the closest beach. Horowhenua College is situated within close proximity, that is 35 minutes by road to Massey University, UCOL (Palmerston North) and Victoria University, UCOL (Wellington), 90 minutes by road.

Location, Facilities and Character

Modern facilities include computer suits, Library/Information Centre, Technology Centre, Performing Arts Centre, music suites, science laboratories, rugby and soccer playing fields, netball and tennis courts, two gymnasiums including a climbing wall, outdoor swimming pool and Canteen.

Academic Programme

The school has a highly trained staff and offers a full academic programme. Students are offered a wide range of subjects. These include standard subjects plus Performing Arts, a wide range of Technology subjects, Outdoor Education, Art and Languages. The curriculum is multileveled and offers national examination subjects (NCEA) at levels 1,2 and 3. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence. The school provides the opportunity for students to have either an academic and/or a cultural experience during their time in New Zealand.

Extracurricular Programme

Students are encouraged to join sporting and cultural activities within the wider school. The College has been very successful in national competitions in many areas. Choir, 'Stage Challenge', Jazz Band, drama, canoe polo, hockey, swimming, rowing, basketball, soccer, rifle shooting, rugby, netball, tennis and mountain biking are some of the activities offered.

English Language Support

English language support includes the ESOL programme with trained ESOL teacher.

Student Support

The school provides high quality care for its international students. The pastoral care team includes: Dean of International students, Homestay Co-ordinator, Year Level Deans, Tutor teacher, teachers and Guidance Counsellor. A two-day orientation programme is provided for students arriving in January and July and on an individual basis at other times during the year. An international BBQ is held at the beginning of the year with other social opportunities during the year such as international lunches held once a term, Outdoor Education trips and outings.

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation can be arranged by our Homestay Co-ordinator with families matched and selected very carefully. Homestay accommodation can be arranged by the school but if private arrangements are made, the Homestay Co-ordinator can also supervise these.

Fees

Annual tuition fee for 2010: NZ$11,500

Homestay fee for 2010: NZ$200 per week

Find out more

Please take a look at our website: www.horowhenua.school.nz

Click on 'International'

Apply now

We welcome around 45 students annually from around the world for short term and long term periods. You can download an application form and tuition agreement from our website. Contact us directly if you have any questions.

Please contact the Dean of International Students, Mrs Robyn Keeling for enquiries or an information pack.

Contact

Robyn Keeling, BEd, DipSpecSubjs, TTC

Director of International Education

Email: [email protected]