Educational Institutions
Wanganui High School
Wanganui is a small (45 000 people) historic river city, located on the West coast of New Zealand. Things that attract people to Wanganui include the temperate climate (warm summers 25°C with cool winters 14°C), good facilities (shopping centres, library and movie theatres) and the security that comes from the small size. Wanganui is a 1-hour flight from Auckland. We arrange for a representative to assist all new students when they change planes in Auckland. All students are met at Wanganui airport.
Manawatu - Wanganui
The Manawatu and Wanganui districts are popular with international students.
Wanganui is a small (45 000 people) historic river city, located on the West coast of New Zealand. Things that attract people to Wanganui include the temperate climate (warm summers 25°C with cool winters 14°C), good facilities (shopping centres, library and movie theatres) and the security that comes from the small size. Wanganui is a 1-hour flight from Auckland. We arrange for a representative to assist all new students when they change planes in Auckland. All students are met at Wanganui airport. The school has 1600 New Zealand students as well as 5% International students. The school has 6 computer rooms, an up-to-date library/information centre, modern well equipped laboratories. The school has 9 hectares of sports grounds including 2 gymnasiums and a pool. Academic Programme Wanganui High School teaches English and 6 languages. Mathematics is particularly strong, with students winning New Zealand competitions. At Wanganui High School students select their own 7 subjects from the huge range available. Some of our subjects include; - Sciences, biology, physics, chemistry, electronics and science. - Languages include Chinese mandarin, Japanese, German, Spanish and French - Social Sciences include accounting, economics, geography, history and psychology. - Art subjects include painting, art design, art history, photography, dance, drama and music - Physical Education includes outdoor education, sports performance, sport leadership and recreation and health as well as a sports academy. - Technology includes computer studies, food technology, information technology, automotive engineering and technological materials. Full details can be found on http://www.wanganui-high.school.nz/curriculum/path The emphasis in the senior school is on preparing students for a university education. We primarily feed students to Victoria (Wellington), Massey and Auckland universities. We also have a preparation course for the computer graphics programme at Wanganui UCOL. Student Welfare A Dean of International Students is responsible for day-to-day welfare. International parents can contract for an optional native speaking guardian if they want to at an additional cost. Accommodation All our international students are placed in homestays to provide total immersion in the English language. The school carefully selects and manages all homestays. English Language Support The school runs four levels of ESOL classes from intensive English to IELTS preparation classes. First year students usually start with addition ESOL classes and change to academic classes as their English improves. First Year Course The first year course is for students requiring up to 10.5 hours a week of English lessons as well as tutorial assistance. It will suit students with good written skills but possibly weak conversational skills in English. Premium First Year Course The Premium level is for students, usually in their first year, who require a full time programme in English at the start (14 to 24 hours a week) for all, or part of the year. It will suit students with good ability in their other academic subjects but who have weak English language skills and who need to quickly gain an understanding so they can start to study mainstream subjects in English. Second and Subsequent YearCourse The course is for students who require a minimum of ESOL support. Students in this course study for a maximum of 3.5 hours ESOL and 3.5 hours conversation English per week. This course is designed for second and subsequent year students as well as approved students usually from our Sister-schools. Fees Tuition fees are First Year Course NZ$10 000 and Premium First year Course NZ$11 500 per year. Second and subsequent years, $8 500. Home stay administration fee is NZ$500. Full weekly board in a New Zealand home is NZ$175 per week (about $7825 per year). Contact Robert Lakeland Director of International Students
